Brand: Cisco · SKU: WS-C6504-E · MPN: WS-C6504-E · Category: Networking
The Cisco Catalyst WS-C6504-E Chassis is a compact, 4-slot, high-performance chassis switch belonging to the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Enhanced Series. It supports up to 320 Gbps total switching capacity and can deliver up to 80 Gbps of switching capacity per slot when configured with a Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engine 720. It offers a modular design, supporting a variety of interface modules, and can be configured with a single supervisor engine and up to three line cards, or dual supervisor engines and up to two line cards for redundancy. The chassis supports redundant AC or DC power supplies and is suitable for enterprise core, distribution, metro Ethernet edge, and WAN edge deployments. It is a 5-rack-unit (5-RU) form factor.
| MTBF | 677,643 hours (source 1); 7 years (source 3, 4, 6) |
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| Slots | 4 total expansion slots |
| Input Voltage | 100 to 240 VAC; -48 to -60 VDC |
| System Bandwidth | 320 Gbps (up to 2 Tbps with later supervisor/VSS upgrade capability) |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% noncondensing (source 1); 10% to 85% non-condensing (source 2) |
| Power Supply Compatibility | AC: 2700W (listed); DC: 2700W (listed). Supports redundant AC or DC. |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | 32 F (0 C) |
| Per-Slot Bandwidth (with SE 720) | Up to 80 Gbps |
| Max Forwarding Performance (IPv4) | 210 Mpps (source 1); Up to 432 Mpps (source 2) |
| Supported Supervisor Engines (Example) | Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engine 720, 720-3C, 720-3CXL, S2T-10G, S2T-10G-XL |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime hardware warranty (recommended to check specific reseller/Cisco agreement). SMARTnet service contracts recommended for support. |
| Weight | 40 lbs (17.8 kg) chassis only; up to 97 lbs (44 kg) fully configured |
| Dimensions | 8.7 x 17.5 x 21.6 in. (22.2 x 44.5 x 55.2 cm.) or 8.75 x 17.5 x 21.75 in. (22.225 x 44.45 x 55.245 cm). Form Factor: 5-RU (5-rack-unit) chassis. |
The WS-C6504-E is a high-performance, compact (5RU) chassis switch from the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Enhanced Series. It is engineered with a modular architecture, featuring 4 expansion slots, allowing it to integrate advanced processing and switching capabilities. It is ideal for enterprise core, distribution, and edge applications, supporting flexible power options including redundancy and a wide range of interface modules for investment protection.
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