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Cisco Catalyst 9400-SUP-1: High-Performance Supervisor Engine for the Catalyst 9400 Series
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Cisco Catalyst 9400-SUP-1: High-Performance Supervisor Engine for the Catalyst 9400 Series

Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9400-SUP-1 is the foundational supervisor engine for the Catalyst 9400 Series modular switches, delivering enterprise-class performance and reliability. This supervisor module provides the control plane intelligence for the chassis, enabling advanced features while maintaining operational simplicity.

Key Specifications:

Performance: 480Gbps switching capacity per slot
CPU: Quad-core 2.2GHz processor
Memory: 16GB DDR4 (expandable)
Storage: 64GB internal flash
Ports: 2x 1G/10G management ports (RJ45/SFP+)
Redundancy: 1:1 supervisor redundancy support

Feature Highlights:
✔ Cisco IOS XE software with programmable APIs
✔ Advanced security with TrustSec and MACsec
✔ Full support for SD-Access and DNA Center
✔ Flexible NetFlow and advanced telemetry
✔ Seamless software upgrades

Next-Generation Evolution: Catalyst 9400-SUP-2 (Current Generation)

Major Enhancements:

Performance: 960Gbps per slot capacity (2x improvement)
CPU: 8-core 3.0GHz processor
Memory: 32GB DDR4 (expandable to 64GB)
Storage: 128GB internal flash
Ports: 4x 10G/25G management ports
New Capabilities:

AI/ML-enabled network analytics
Enhanced automation with model-driven programmability
Improved cryptographic performance
Cloud-scale telemetry streaming

Why Upgrade?

Double the performance for modern workloads
Future-proof architecture for AI/ML applications
Improved operational efficiency
Better visibility and troubleshooting
Enhanced security capabilities

Conclusion:
The Catalyst 9400-SUP-1 established the foundation for enterprise-class modular switching, while the 9400-SUP-2 delivers next-generation performance with enhanced automation, visibility, and security capabilities. The newer supervisor maintains backward compatibility while offering significant improvements for digital transformation initiatives.

Next: Cisco Catalyst 9400-LC-48U: High-Density 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Module

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