Cisco IGX-UXM-E 8400 IGX UXM-E Card Universal Switching Module

Overview

The Cisco 8400 IGX UXM-E Card Universal Switching Module is a high-performance line card designed for the Cisco 8400 Series Integrated Services Router. It provides flexible, carrier-grade Ethernet switching and routing capabilities in a compact, hot-swappable form factor. Engineered for demanding enterprise and service provider environments, the UXM-E delivers low latency, high throughput and advanced traffic management to support modern data center, campus and edge deployments.

Key Features

• Universal switching architecture supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 functions
• Up to 10 Gbps per port with 40 Gbps backplane capacity
• Hot-swappable design minimizes downtime during upgrades or maintenance
• Advanced QoS and traffic shaping for real-time and mission critical applications
• Integrated security features including ACLs and MAC address filtering
• Supports Cisco IOS XE for unified software management across the router platform
• Energy efficient operation with reduced power consumption per gigabit

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: Universal Switching Module (UXM) for Cisco 8400 chassis
• Port density: 8 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ45 or SFP+) or 2 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Switching capacity: 40 Gbps full duplex
• Forwarding rate: up to 20 million packets per second (Mpps)
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Power consumption: typical 75 watts, maximum 100 watts
• Dimensions: 1.75 in (44 mm) height, 17.5 in (445 mm) width, 12 in (305 mm) depth
• Management interfaces: CLI, SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF

Applications

• Enterprise campus backbones requiring high-speed, reliable Ethernet switching
• Data center interconnects where low latency and high throughput are critical
• Service provider edge routers handling mixed traffic types and QoS policies
• Industrial and IoT deployments that need rugged, hot-swappable modules
• Cloud service platforms that demand scalable and secure network infrastructure

With its blend of performance, flexibility and ease of management, the Cisco 8400 IGX UXM-E Universal Switching Module is an ideal choice for organizations looking to future-proof their network while maintaining operational efficiency.