Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6506-E-FAN Cisco Catalyst switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-WS-C6506-E-FAN | Part #: WS-C6506-E-FAN | MPN: WS-C6506-E-FAN
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About the Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6506-E-FAN Cisco Catalyst switch
The Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6506-E-FAN 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-FAN is a fan tray assembly designed for the Cisco Catalyst 6506-E chassis, which is part of the broader Catalyst 6500 Enhanced (6500-E) and Catalyst 6800 Series switching platform. The Catalyst 6500-E series chassis is a modular, high-availability switching platform engineered for enterprise core and distribution layer deployments, supporting high-density line cards, Supervisor Engine modules, and integrated services. The 6506-E chassis provides 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-FAN |
| Part Number | WS-C6506-E-FAN |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 6U |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C6506-E-FAN |
| Product Type | Fan Tray / Cooling Module (Field-Replaceable Unit) |
| Compatible Chassis | Cisco Catalyst 6506-E (WS-C6506-E) |
| Platform Family | Cisco Catalyst 6500 Enhanced Series / Catalyst 6800 Series |
| Chassis Slot Count (6506-E) | 6 slots (for line cards and services modules) |
| Form Factor | Chassis-integrated fan tray FRU |
| Replaceability | Field-Replaceable Unit (FRU) |
| Function | Active forced-air cooling for all installed chassis modules |
| Compatibility | Validated for use with Cisco Catalyst 6500-E Series chassis |
| Product Line | Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 |
| Hardware Authenticity | Genuine Cisco original equipment |
| Supported Supervisor Engines | Compatible with Supervisor Engine 2T, 720, and other 6500-E supported supervisors installed in the 6506-E chassis |
| Serviceability | Supports Cisco TAC hardware service and manufacturer support programs |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6506-E-FAN Cisco Catalyst switch
What does the Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6506-E-FAN Cisco Catalyst switch do?
The Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6506-E-FAN 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-FAN Cisco Catalyst switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6506-E-FAN 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.