Brand: Cisco · SKU: WS-C6509-V-E · MPN: WS-C6509-V-E · Category: Networking
The Cisco Catalyst 6509-V-E is a high-performance 9-slot enhanced vertical chassis designed for the Catalyst 6500 Series switches. It delivers up to 1440 Gbps of system bandwidth capacity (80 Gbps per slot) and features a front-to-back airflow design optimized for hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center deployments. This E-Series chassis provides superior investment protection by supporting multiple generations of supervisor engines, including the Supervisor Engine 32 and Supervisor Engine 720 families, along with a wide range of LAN, WAN, and services modules. It includes an enhanced cable management kit and supports redundant fan trays and power supplies for high availability. The vertical orientation and 21RU form factor make it ideal for high-density environments requiring efficient cooling and cabling.
| MTBF | 330,888 Hours |
|---|---|
| Airflow | Front-to-Back |
| Rack Units | 21 RU |
| NEBS Compliance | Level 3 |
| Number of Slots | 9 |
| Power Redundancy | Yes (1+1) |
| System Bandwidth | 1440 Gbps |
| Per-slot Bandwidth | 80 Gbps |
| Supervisor Support | Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 720, Supervisor Engine 2T |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
| Warranty | 90-Day Limited Warranty (Standard Refurbished) / 1-Year Limited (New) |
| Weight | 121 lbs (54.9 kg) |
| Dimensions | 36.75 x 17.2 x 20.7 inches (93.3 x 43.1 x 53.3 cm) |
The Cisco Catalyst 6509-V-E Enhanced Vertical Chassis is engineered for enterprise-class availability and scalability. It supports the latest high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet cards and is designed for mission-critical data center and service provider locations.
NOC Managers
Edge Compute Deployments
"NOC Managers should consider the WS-C6509-V-E for Edge Compute Deployments where consistent throughput and robust connectivity are mandatory."
Yes, this Cisco Catalyst 6509 Enhanced Vertical Chassis (WS-C6509-V-E) is 100% genuine Cisco hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Cisco Catalyst 6509 Enhanced Vertical Chassis includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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