Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6506-E Cisco Catalyst switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-WS-C6506-E | Part #: WS-C6506-E | MPN: WS-C6506-E
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About the Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6506-E Cisco Catalyst switch
The Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6506-E Cisco Catalyst switch from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features 6U form factor. The Cisco Catalyst WS-C6506-E is a 6-slot modular chassis belonging to the Catalyst 6500 Enhanced series, a platform engineered for high-density, high-availability enterprise campus core and distribution deployments. Built around the enhanced Catalyst 6500 chassis architecture, the 6506-E accommodates a Supervisor Engine in slot 1 (and optionally slot 2 for redundancy) alongside up to four additional line card modules, supporting a broad ecosystem of switching, routing, and s 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-C6506-E |
| Part Number | WS-C6506-E |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 6U |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C6506-E |
| Product Series | Cisco Catalyst 6500 Enhanced Series |
| Product Type | Modular Managed Switch Chassis |
| Total Module Slots | 6 |
| Supervisor Engine Slots | 1 (Slot 1); optional redundant supervisor in Slot 2 |
| Available Line Card Slots | 4 (when single supervisor installed) |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Rack Height | 10U |
| Backplane Architecture | Enhanced Catalyst 6500 shared backplane |
| Power Supply Bays | 2 (supports redundant power supply configuration) |
| Hot-Swappable Components | Yes — line cards, power supplies, and fan tray |
| Cooling | Front-to-back airflow; redundant fan tray |
| Supported Supervisor Engines | Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor 2T, 720 series; Catalyst 6800 Series Supervisor 6T and 6L (platform-dependent) |
| Layer 2 Features | IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, STP/RSTP/MST, LACP/PAgP EtherChannel, IGMP Snooping |
| Layer 3 Features | IPv4/IPv6 routing, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, VRF-Lite (supervisor-dependent) |
| Quality of Service | Hardware-based QoS with per-port classification, marking, policing, and queuing |
| Security Features | ACLs (PACL, VACL, RACL), 802.1X port-based authentication, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection |
| Management | Cisco IOS / IOS-XE CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RSPAN/SPAN, Embedded Event Manager |
| Chassis Dimensions (H x W x D) | Approximately 17.5 in x 17.25 in x 18 in (444 mm x 438 mm x 457 mm) |
| Chassis Weight (empty) | Approximately 38.6 lb (17.5 kg) without modules or power supplies |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6506-E Cisco Catalyst switch
What does the Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6506-E Cisco Catalyst switch do?
The Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6506-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 6500/6800 WS-C6506-E Cisco Catalyst switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6506-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.