Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4506-E Cisco Catalyst switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-WS-C4506-E | Part #: WS-C4506-E | MPN: WS-C4506-E
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About the Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4506-E Cisco Catalyst switch
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4506-E Cisco Catalyst switch from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features 6U form factor. The Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4506-E is a six-slot modular chassis switch engineered for high-availability enterprise campus core and distribution-layer deployments. Built on the Catalyst 4500E platform, the chassis supports the Supervisor Engine 6-E, 7-E, 7L-E, and 8-E supervisor modules, enabling organizations to select the forwarding capacity and feature set appropriate to their environment. The architecture supports non-blocking, line-rate switching across all slots when pa Available in brand new condition. Cisco network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-WS-C4506-E |
| Part Number | WS-C4506-E |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 6U |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C4506-E |
| Product Family | Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series |
| Product Type | Modular Chassis Switch |
| Form Factor | 7U rack-mountable chassis |
| Total Slots | 6 (1 supervisor slot + 5 line card slots) |
| Supervisor Compatibility | Supervisor Engine 6-E, 7-E, 7L-E, 8-E |
| Switching Capacity (max) | 928 Gbps (with Supervisor Engine 8-E) |
| Forwarding Rate (max) | 250 Mpps (with Supervisor Engine 8-E) |
| Power Supply Bays | 2 (redundant, hot-swappable, load-sharing) |
| Supported Power Supplies | 1400W AC, 2800W AC, 4200W AC, 6000W AC, DC options |
| PoE Support | PoE (802.3af), PoE+ (802.3at), Universal PoE (uPoE, up to 60W per port) — line card dependent |
| Layer 2 Protocols | IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, Spanning Tree (RSTP/MSTP), EtherChannel (LACP/PAgP), VTP |
| Layer 3 Routing | Static routing, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PIM (multicast) — IOS/IOS-XE feature set dependent |
| Security Features | Cisco TrustSec, MACsec (line card dependent), 802.1X, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard |
| High Availability | Redundant supervisor support, In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF), Stateful Switchover (SSO) |
| Management | Cisco IOS / IOS-XE CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RSPAN/SPAN, NetFlow (supervisor dependent), Syslog |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | Approximately 12.25 in x 17.25 in x 18.0 in (7U chassis) |
| Compliance | UL, CE, FCC Class A, RoHS |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4506-E Cisco Catalyst switch
What does the Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4506-E Cisco Catalyst switch do?
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4506-E Cisco Catalyst switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4506-E Cisco Catalyst switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4506-E Cisco Catalyst switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.