Title: Cisco WS-C4506 Catalyst 4500 Series 6-Slot Modular Chassis Switch
Part Number: WS-C4506
Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Overview:
The Cisco WS-C4506 is a member of the Catalyst 4500 Series of modular switches, designed to offer flexible, high-performance, and scalable network connectivity. With a 6-slot chassis, the WS-C4506 switch is ideal for enterprise networks, data centers, and campus deployments. It supports a wide range of network modules and provides robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities for growing network demands.
Key Features:
Modular Design: The 6-slot chassis allows for flexible configuration options, accommodating supervisor engines, line cards, and other modules for optimal scalability and performance.
High Performance: Supports high throughput and switching capacity, making it suitable for demanding network environments with high data traffic requirements.
Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching: Capable of advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 functions, including VLANs, multicast routing, and protocol support, for efficient network management and data forwarding.
Redundancy and Reliability: Offers hot-swappable components and redundant power supply options, ensuring minimal downtime and increased network reliability.
Enhanced Security: Includes features like Access Control Lists (ACLs), IEEE 802.1X authentication, and Cisco TrustSec to protect the network from unauthorized access.
Scalability: Designed for network growth, supporting a range of modules and configurations to expand as business needs evolve.
Quality of Service (QoS): Provides QoS features to prioritize network traffic, ensuring optimal performance for critical applications.
Applications:
Enterprise networks requiring high-performance, scalable solutions for core, distribution, or access layers.
Data centers needing modular chassis switches for server and storage connectivity.
Campus networks that demand flexible and expandable network architectures.
Specifications:
Chassis Slots: 6 slots for supervisor engines and modules.
Switching Capacity: Up to 64 Gbps with appropriate supervisor engines.
Ports: Dependent on installed line cards, supporting Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet options.
Redundant Power Supplies: Support for dual, hot-swappable power supplies for high availability.
VLANs Supported: Up to 4,096 VLANs.
Security Features: ACLs, IEEE 802.1X, Cisco TrustSec.
QoS Features: Traffic prioritization, ingress and egress rate limiting, and more.
Why Choose Cisco WS-C4506:
Flexible Modular Design: Offers high scalability and modularity, making it adaptable for diverse network demands.
Reliability and Redundancy: Supports hot-swappable components and redundant power for increased uptime and reliability.
Advanced Security: Features robust security capabilities to safeguard network access and data integrity.
Performance at Scale: Delivers strong throughput and Layer 2/3 capabilities to meet the needs of enterprise and data center environments.
Efficient Traffic Management: Provides QoS to optimize network performance and prioritize critical traffic.
Upgrade your network infrastructure with the Cisco WS-C4506, offering modular flexibility, robust performance, and advanced security for evolving business needs.