Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6509-E Cisco Catalyst switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-WS-C6509-E | Part #: WS-C6509-E | MPN: WS-C6509-E
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About the Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6509-E Cisco Catalyst switch
The Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6509-E Cisco Catalyst switch from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features 9U form factor. The Cisco Catalyst WS-C6509-E is a 9-slot modular chassis belonging to the Catalyst 6500 Enhanced Series, designed to serve as a high-density core or distribution layer switch in large enterprise and campus network environments. The chassis supports the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engine lineup, including the Supervisor Engine 2T and 720 variants, enabling centralized switching fabrics with substantial aggregate throughput. Its modular architecture accommodates a wi 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-C6509-E |
| Part Number | WS-C6509-E |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 9U |
| Product Series | Cisco Catalyst 6500 Enhanced Series |
| Form Factor | Modular chassis, rack-mountable |
| Total Module Slots | 9 |
| Dedicated Supervisor Slots | 2 (slots 5 and 6) |
| Available Line Card Slots | 7 |
| Chassis Backplane | Enhanced (supports Supervisor Engine 2T and 720 fabric modules) |
| Supported Supervisor Engines | Supervisor Engine 720, Supervisor Engine 2T |
| Rack Units | 13U |
| Power Supply Bays | 2 (supports redundant hot-swap power supplies) |
| Power Supply Options | AC and DC power supply modules available (sold separately) |
| Cooling | Redundant hot-swappable fan tray modules |
| Virtual Switching System (VSS) | Supported with Supervisor Engine 2T and VSS-capable modules |
| Switching Fabric Capacity | Up to 2 Tbps with Supervisor Engine 2T |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 1000 Mpps with Supervisor Engine 2T |
| Layer 2 Support | 802.1Q VLANs, 802.1D/802.1w/802.1s Spanning Tree, VSS active-active |
| Layer 3 Support | IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, PBR, VRF |
| Software Compatibility | Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS-XE |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) |
| Humidity (Operating) | 10% to 85% non-condensing |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6509-E Cisco Catalyst switch
What does the Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6509-E Cisco Catalyst switch do?
The Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6509-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-C6509-E Cisco Catalyst switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6509-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.