Description
The Cisco Catalyst 4506-E (WS-C4506-E) is a modular enterprise network switch chassis designed for campus networks, enterprise infrastructure, and business distribution layers. It belongs to the Cisco Catalyst 4500-E Series, a switching platform developed to provide scalable Ethernet connectivity, network resiliency, and support for enterprise network services.
The WS-C4506-E features a six-slot chassis, with one slot dedicated to a supervisor engine and five slots available for compatible switching line cards. Its modular architecture allows network administrators to select interface modules and supervisor engines according to network requirements. The chassis supports redundant power supplies to improve availability and supports a range of compatible Catalyst 4500 supervisor engines and line cards.
The Catalyst 4500-E platform supports enterprise Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking capabilities, depending on the installed supervisor engine, line cards, software release, and licensing. It is suitable for organisations requiring expandable wired network infrastructure and integration with existing Cisco enterprise networks.
Key Features
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Cisco Catalyst 4500-E Series modular switching platform
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Six-slot chassis architecture
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One supervisor engine slot
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Five line-card slots
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Modular Ethernet switching architecture
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Supports compatible Cisco Catalyst 4500-E supervisor engines
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Supports compatible classic and E-Series line cards
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Redundant power supply support
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Enterprise Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, depending on installed hardware and software
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Designed for campus and enterprise network infrastructure
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Rack-mountable chassis
Technical Specs
Manufacturer: Cisco Systems
Brand: Cisco
Product Series: Catalyst 4500-E
Model: WS-C4506-E
Part Number: WS-C4506-E
Additional Hardware Identifier: 800-26044-03 D0
Product Type: Modular Ethernet Switch Chassis
Total Slots: 6
Supervisor Engine Slots: 1
Line-Card Slots: 5
Switching Architecture: Centralised forwarding
Supervisor Engine Support: Compatible Catalyst 4500-E supervisor engines
Line-Card Compatibility: Compatible Catalyst 4500 classic and E-Series modules
Power Supply Configuration: Supports redundant power supplies
Rack Form Factor: 10RU
Dimensions (H × W × D): 44.13 × 43.97 × 31.70 cm
Chassis Weight with Fan Tray: Approximately 18.37 kg
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Mounting: 19-inch and 23-inch rack compatible
