C9410R-96U-BNDL-E - Cisco Chassis Switch ,Sup,2xC9400-LC-48U,DNA-E LIC

C9410R-96U-BNDL-E Essentials Bundle

C9410R-96U-BNDL-E is Cisco's documented Catalyst 9400 ten-slot bundle containing a supervisor, two C9400-LC-48U cards and an Essentials license selection. The two UPOE cards establish 96 copper access ports, while the chassis retains six unoccupied line-card positions before other configured modules.

Essentials is the procurement decision

Cisco positions Essentials for basic automation, monitoring and centralized management. Advantage adds capabilities such as policy-based SD-Access automation, advanced assurance/AI analytics, expanded ThousandEyes visibility, Cisco Spaces and model-dependent ISE entitlements. Build a feature matrix from the intended IOS XE and Catalyst Center release before choosing this lower tier.

Supervisor redundancy requires separate confirmation

Cisco's current C9400 ordering guide states that an optional secondary supervisor selection applies only to a-la-carte and Cisco DNA Advantage bundle configurations. Do not assume this Essentials bundle can simply receive a second supervisor with every high-availability capability. If supervisor redundancy is mandatory, validate an eligible CCW configuration and license combination before ordering.

Term, support and account record

Confirm whether the quote uses Cisco DNA Essentials or Catalyst Essentials, the 3/5/7-year term, included support model, Smart Account and virtual account. Cisco distinguishes Catalyst subscription hardware/software support from Cisco DNA software-only support, while hardware replacement can also depend on the Catalyst warranty or separately ordered service.

Hardware and power acceptance

Reconcile the chassis, supervisor, two 48U cards, power supplies, regional cords, fan tray and accessories with the final BOM. Calculate UPOE and facility power from the endpoint plan. Verify IOS XE image, port state, license consumption and subscription expiry alerts after onboarding.

Compare C9410R-96U-BNDL-A only when the required feature and redundancy analysis supports Advantage, and compare C9410R-96U-BNDL-1E when the order explicitly specifies the separate -1E PID.

Official evidence: Cisco exact C9410R-96U-BNDL-E bundle description, Cisco C9400 subscription and supervisor ordering rules, Cisco Essentials and Advantage tier comparison and Cisco modular-platform license consumption.