The Cisco WS-C4506-E is a 6-slot modular switch chassis from the Catalyst 4500 E-Series, ideal for Power over Ethernet (PoE) or non-PoE enterprise wiring closets, small distribution layers, small network cores, and branch offices. It provides 1 dedicated supervisor engine slot (slot 1) and 5 line-card slots, supporting all Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series classic and E-Series line cards, with total port capacity of up to 240 ports depending on configuration. It supports Supervisor Engines 6-E, 6L-E, 7-E, 7L-E, 8-E, and 8L-E, and delivers non-blocking Layer 2-4 switching for centralized enterprise network architecture, though it does not support supervisor engine redundancy (single supervisor slot only).
Key Features
- 6-slot modular chassis: 1 dedicated supervisor slot + 5 line-card slots
- Supports Supervisor Engines 6-E, 6L-E, 7-E, 7L-E, 8-E, and 8L-E
- Compatible with all Catalyst 4500 Series classic and E-Series line cards
- Up to 1500W PoE power available per slot
- Non-blocking Layer 2-4 switching
- Supports VSS (Virtual Switching System) when paired with Supervisor Engine 7L-E/7-E/8-E, doubling system bandwidth and improving resiliency
- 19- and 23-inch rack compatible (19-in. rack and cable guide hardware included)
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems
- Part Number: WS-C4506-E
- Product Family: Catalyst 4500 E-Series Chassis
- Total Slots: 6 (1 supervisor + 5 line-card)
- Supervisor Engine Redundancy: No (single supervisor slot)
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 17.38 x 17.31 x 12.50 in (44.13 x 43.97 x 31.70 cm)
- Rack Units: 10 RU
- Chassis Weight (with fan tray): 40.50 lb (18.37 kg)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to 75°C
- Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
- Compliance: UL 60950, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950, EN 60950, IEC 60950, FCC, ICES-003, EN 55022, CISPR22
- Related Family Models: WS-C4503-E (3-slot), WS-C4507R+E (7-slot, redundant), WS-C4510R+E (10-slot, redundant)
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