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The Cisco WS-C6509-E is a high-performance, modular switch chassis from the Catalyst 6500 Series, built to deliver maximum scalability, resiliency, and advanced network services. Ideal for large enterprise cores, data centers, and high-demand distribution layers, it supports a wide variety of supervisor engines, line cards, and power supply options.
Model: WS-C6509-E
Chassis Slots: 9-slot modular chassis (1 for supervisor engine, 8 for line cards)
Switching Capacity: Up to 720 Gbps (with Supervisor Engine 720), expandable with VSS
Backplane Bandwidth: 720 Gbps
Interfaces: Supports Gigabit, 10G, and 40G line cards (depending on configuration)
Power Supplies: Dual redundant (AC or DC options), hot-swappable
Cooling: Front-to-back airflow, field-replaceable fan tray
Form Factor: 15RU rack-mountable chassis
Supervisor Engine Support: Sup720, Sup2T, Sup32, Sup6T (depending on deployment)
Layer Support: Full Layer 2/3/4 capabilities with advanced routing, QoS, and MPLS support
Modular Scalability: Flexible configuration of interfaces and services tailored to enterprise needs
High Availability: Redundant power, supervisor engines, and fans for nonstop operations
Advanced Security & QoS: Supports ACLs, NetFlow, QoS, and firewall service modules
Service Modules: Compatible with firewall, VPN, load balancing, and wireless modules
Virtual Switching System (VSS): Enables chassis virtualization for simplified management and increased bandwidth
Future-Proof Design: Easily scalable as network demands grow
Carrier-Class Uptime: Redundant architecture minimizes downtime in mission-critical environments
Versatile Deployment: Ideal for campus core, aggregation layer, or data center switching
High Density: Supports hundreds of ports in a single chassis for massive throughput