Title: Cisco WS-C4506 Catalyst 4500 Series Switch
Part Number: WS-C4506
Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Overview: The Cisco WS-C4506 Catalyst 4500 Series Switch is a high-performance modular switch designed for enterprise networks, providing scalable and resilient connectivity solutions. With its robust features and modular design, this switch offers flexibility and reliability for demanding network environments.
Key Features:
Modular Design: Features a modular chassis with slots for various line cards and supervisor engines, allowing for scalability and flexibility in network configurations.
High Performance: Offers high-speed switching fabric and forwarding rates, ensuring low latency and high throughput for mission-critical applications.
Advanced Security: Provides comprehensive security features such as access control lists (ACLs), port security, and VLAN segmentation to protect network resources and data.
Redundancy and Resilience: Supports redundant power supplies, supervisor engines, and switch fabrics for high availability and fault tolerance.
Management and Monitoring: Includes advanced management and monitoring capabilities such as SNMP, syslog, and CiscoWorks, enabling efficient network administration and troubleshooting.
Quality of Service (QoS): Delivers intelligent QoS features for prioritizing network traffic and ensuring optimal performance for critical applications.
Layer 3 Routing: Supports advanced Layer 3 routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP for scalable and efficient routing in large networks.
Applications:
Large enterprise networks requiring scalable and resilient switching solutions for high-speed connectivity.
Data centers and server farms needing high-performance switching infrastructure to support virtualization and cloud computing.
Campus networks and educational institutions demanding secure and reliable connectivity for students, faculty, and staff.
Specifications:
Ports: Modular configuration with various line card options
Switching Capacity: Up to several terabits per second (Tbps)
Forwarding Rate: Up to tens of millions of packets per second (pps)
Power Supplies: Redundant power supply options
Supervisor Engines: Modular supervisor engine options
Dimensions: Varies based on chassis and configuration
Why Choose Cisco WS-C4506:
Scalability: Modular design allows for easy expansion and customization to accommodate evolving network requirements.
Reliability: Redundant components and high availability features ensure uninterrupted operation and minimize downtime.
Security: Advanced security features protect network assets and data from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Performance: High-speed switching fabric and forwarding rates deliver fast and reliable connectivity for demanding applications.
Flexibility: Support for a wide range of line cards and supervisor engines provides flexibility in network design and deployment.
Manageability: Advanced management and monitoring capabilities simplify network administration and troubleshooting tasks.
Upgrade your enterprise network with the Cisco WS-C4506 Catalyst 4500 Series Switch and experience scalable, reliable, and high-performance connectivity solutions tailored to meet your business needs.