Cisco WS-C6509-E is a high-performance modular switch chassis from the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series, designed for enterprise core, distribution, and data center networks.
This 9-slot enhanced (E-series) chassis supports a wide range of line cards, supervisor engines, and service modules, enabling scalable deployment for high-density switching, routing, and advanced network services.
Key Features
- 9-slot modular chassis architecture
- Supports:
- Supervisor engines (Sup720, Sup2T, etc.)
- Gigabit / 10 Gigabit Ethernet line cards
- Service modules (firewall, IPS, load balancing)
- High switching capacity (up to 720 Gbps+ depending on supervisor)
- Redundant architecture:
- Dual power supplies
- Redundant supervisor engines (high availability)
- Hot-swappable modules for minimal downtime
- Designed for core and aggregation layers
- Advanced features:
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
- MPLS (with appropriate modules)
- QoS, ACLs, security services
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: WS-C6509-E
- Series: Cisco Catalyst 6500
- Slots: 9 (for supervisor + line cards)
- Backplane Capacity:
- Up to 720 Gbps (E-series fabric dependent)
- Form Factor: Modular chassis (rack-mountable)
- Power: Dual redundant power supplies supported
- Cooling: High-capacity fan tray system
- Compatibility: Wide range of Catalyst 6500 modules
- Deployment: Core / distribution / data center
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