The Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series switches are powerful, enterprise-grade modular switches designed for modern networks. This article mainly covers three aspects: key features that enhance automation, resiliency, and management; migration strategies for organizations upgrading from Cisco Catalyst 4500 and 4500E switches; and model mapping and compatibility, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal downtime.
By exploring these three areas, IT teams can understand the advantages of the 9400 Series, plan effective upgrades, and confidently select equivalent replacements while optimizing network performance and future-proofing their infrastructure.
Who will use the new Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Switches?
The new Series is the member of Catalyst 9000 family. The Catalyst 9400 Series is modular access switches that are designed to help you change your network from a platform of connectivity to a platform of services.
The first purpose-built platforms designed for full fabric-control with Cisco DNA and Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), these switches deliver stellar performance and functionality and extend Cisco’s networking leadership with significant innovations in security, mobility, IoT and cloud.
The main features of the new Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series:
- 1. The Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series switches are Cisco’s leading modular enterprise switching access platform built for security, IoT and cloud.
- 2. These switches form the foundational building block for SD-Access―Cisco’s lead enterprise architecture.
- 3. The platform provides unparalleled investment protection with a chassis architecture that is capable of supporting up to 9Tbps of system bandwidth and unmatched power delivery for high density IEEE 802.3BT (60W PoE). Redundancy is now table stakes across the portfolio.
- 4. The Catalyst 9400 delivers state-of-the-art High Availability (HA) with capabilities like uplink resiliency, N+1/N+N redundancy for power supplies.
- 5. The platform is enterprise optimized with an innovative dual-serviceable fan tray design, side to side airflow and is closet-friendly with ~16” depth. A single system can scale up to 384 access ports with your choice of 1G copper UPoE and PoE+ options.
- 6. The platform also supports advanced routing and infrastructure services, SD-Access capabilities and network system virtualization. These features enable optional placement of the platform in the core and aggregation layers of small to medium-sized campus environments.
The Catalyst 9400 was recently recognized as CRN's 2017 Overall Network Product of the Year. Why not try when you have a need?
Why Migrate to the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Switches?
Why migrate to the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Switches? Read the benefits you could be receiving now by comparing the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series to older Catalyst 4500 switches.
- ▪ Reduced cost and complexity with Cisco Software-Defined Access by automating policy, enabling fast service creation and providing complete visibility into the wired and wireless access networks.
- ▪ Create better customer and employee experiences through higher performance and improved support for mobility and new apps.
- ▪ Advanced end-to-end security to handle threats before, during and after attacks.
From the table above we can see more benefits you can get while migrating to the new Catalyst 9400 Switches, from Cisco Catalyst 4500E.
Know the Mapping between Cisco Catalyst 4500E and 9400
Cisco switch buyers are encouraged to choose the more powerful to replace the old Catalyst 4500E? What is the SKU mapping between the Cisco Catalyst 4500E and 9400? You can check the detailed table of mapping between Cisco Catalyst 4500E and 9400 below.
Mapping Between Cisco Catalyst 4500E and 9400
| C4500E PID | C9400 PID | Short description |
| WS-C4506-E | C9407R | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 7 slot chassis |
| WS-C4507R+E | C9407R | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 7 slot chassis |
| WS-C4510R+E | C9410R | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 10 slot chassis |
| WS-X45-SUP6-E | C9400-SUP-1 | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor 1 |
| WS-X45-SUP6L-E | C9400-SUP-1 | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor 1 |
| WS-X45-SUP7-E | C9400-SUP-1 | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor 1 |
| WS-X45-SUP7L-E | C9400-SUP-1 | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor 1 |
| WS-X45-SUP8-E | C9400-SUP-1 | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor 1 |
| WS-X45-SUP8L-E | C9400-SUP-1 | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Supervisor 1 |
| WS-X4748-RJ45V+E | C9400-LC-48U | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 48-Port UPOE 10/100/1000 (RJ-45) |
| WS-X4648-RJ45V+E | C9400-LC-48U | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 48-Port UPOE 10/100/1000 (RJ-45) |
| WS-X4748-UPOE+E | C9400-LC-48U | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 48-Port UPOE 10/100/1000 (RJ-45) |
| WS-X4748-RJ45+E | C9400-LC-48T | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 48-Port 10/100/1000 (RJ-45) |
| WS-X4648-RJ45+E | C9400-LC-48T | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 48-Port 10/100/1000 (RJ-45) |
| PWR-C45-1300ACV | C9400-PWR-3200AC | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 3200W AC Power Supply |
| PWR-C45-2800ACV | C9400-PWR-3200AC | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 3200W AC Power Supply |
| PWR-C45-4200ACV | C9400-PWR-3200AC | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 3200W AC Power Supply |
| PWR-C45-6000ACV | C9400-PWR-3200AC | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 3200W AC Power Supply |
| PWR-C45-9000ACV | C9400-PWR-3200AC | Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 3200W AC Power Supply |
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