The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Classic line cards provide 6 gigabits of switching capacity per slot. Classic line cards may be deployed in both classic & E-Series chassis with either classic Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series supervisor engines or with the Supervisor Engine 6-E. With the Supervisor Engine 6-E, the classic line cards per slot switching capacity remains at 6 gigabits per slot. However, because of the centralized switching architecture of the Cisco Catalyst 4500, the classic line cards will adopt all of the new Supervisor Engine 6-E features such as eight queues per port, dynamic Qo S, & hardware-based IPv 6 routing. ...

Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Cisco provides the broadest line of solutions for transporting data, voice & video within buildings, across campuses, or around the world. Cisco solutions ensure that networks both public & private operate with maximum performance, security, & flexibility. The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series 48-Port 10/100/1000 RJ-45 module has efficient power draw. ...

The Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series 48-port Gigabit Ethernet line cards provide high-performance 10/100/1000 switching. They are designed for LAN access applications where desktop users require Gigabit connection speeds. This line cards also support standard IEEE 802.1AE encryption & Cisco Trust Sec in hardware. Features &9679; 48 ports nonblocking &9679; 10/100/1000 module (RJ-45) &9679; Cisco IOS XE Release 3.1.0SG or later &9679; IEEE 802.3af/at & Cisco prestandard Po E, IEEE 802.3x flow control &9679; IEEE 802.1AE & Cisco Trust Sec capability in hardware &9679; L2-4 Jumbo Frame support (up to 9216 bytes) &9679; Capable of up to 30 W of inline power per port on all ports simultaneously &9679; Enterprise & commercial: designed to power next-generation IP phones, wireless base stations, video cameras, & other Po E devices &9679; Campus & branch applications requiring enhanced performance for large file transfers & network backups ...

Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Cisco provides the broadest line of solutions for transporting data, voice & video within buildings, across campuses, or around the world. Cisco solutions ensure that networks both public & private operate with maximum performance, security, & flexibility. This card supports up to 15.4 Watts per port on all ports, optional power classifications, & intelligent power-management features. ...

The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Supervisor Engine V-10GE continues the nonblocking, robust Layer 2-4 switching found in previous Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series supervisor engines with the addition of wire-speed 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, 136-Gbps capacity & 102-mpps throughput, & additional features to further enhance resilient control of converged data, voice, & video networks with high availability to help enable business resiliency for enterprise & metropolitan (metro) Ethernet customers. Network control extends from the backbone to the edge with intelligent services such as granular quality of service (Qo S), Internet security, & network management. The Cisco Catalyst Supervisor Engine V-10GE

Includes:: dual wire-speed 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports (X2 optics) as well as 4 alternative wired Gigabit Ethernet ports (Small Form-Factor Pluggable [SFP] optics) on the faceplate to maximize the flexibility of deployment options. The combination of Gigabit Ethernet & 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports on the same supervisor engine allows for network future-proofing with an easy migration path from Gigabit Ethernet to 10 Gigabit Ethernet by simply adding 10-Gigabit Ethernet optical interfaces. The ability to choose between Gigabit Ethernet uplinks & 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks on a single supervisor engine further enhances the investment protection of the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series architecture. The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Supervisor Engine V-10GE offers port scalability for resilient Layer 2-4 & routing for both enterprise & service provider market segments. Optimized for the enterprise LAN, branch-office backbones, or Layer 3 distribution points, this supervisor engine provides the performance & scalability to handle the network applications of today & the future. The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series modular architecture provides a "pay-as-you-grow" model, reducing operational expenses & capital expenditures. The Supervisor Engine V-10GE is backward-compatible with all current Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series line cards & can be used with the Cisco Catalyst 4503, Catalyst 4506, Catalyst 4507R, & Catalyst 4510R chassis.

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If you're looking for a new switch, consider the next-generation Catalyst 4500E with Supervisor 8-E. It enables converged wired-wireless access to support BYOD & mobility. It also offers a variety of performance, security, & operational enhancements versus previous generations of switches. Deploy Unified Access with a Modular Access Switch Accelerate business growth & improve efficiency. Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series Switches are the foundation for Cisco Enterprise Networks & the industry's most widely deployed modular platform for campus access & distribution deployments. Now with Supervisor 8-E, the Cisco Catalyst 4500E Switch helps enable the Cisco Unified Access solution with wired & wireless convergence.

Features:- 48 ports nonblocking 10/100/1000 module (RJ-45) Cisco IOS XE Release 3.2.0SG or later UPOE: capable of up to 60 W per port up to 1440 W Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az IEEE 802.3af/at & Cisco prestandard Po E, IEEE 802.3x flow control IEEE 802.1AE & Cisco Trust Sec capability in hardware L2-4 Jumbo Frame support (up to 9216 bytes) Capable of up to 30 W of inline power per port on all ports simultaneously Enterprise & commercial: designed to power next-generation IP phones, wireless base stations, video cameras, virtual desktop clients, & other Po E/UPOE devices Campus & branch applications requiring enhanced performance for large file transfers & network backups

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24 gigabits per slot capacity 48 ports 10/100/1000 module (RJ-45) Bandwidth is allocated across eight 6-port groups, providing 3 Gbps per port group (2:1)L2-4 jumbo frame support (up to 9216 bytes) Enterprise campus, commercial collapsed core & branch applications requiring enhanced performance for large file transfers & network backups ...

The Catalyst 4500 Series with Center Flex technology provides scalable nonblocking Layer 2-4 switching with Secure, Flexible, Non-Stop communications, enabling business resilience for enterprises, small & medium-sized businesses (SMBs), & Metro Ethernet customers deploying business-critical applications. Center Flex technology is the technology enabled by the Supervisor 6-E centralized ASICs, which deliver the highest centralized performance & configuration flexibility in the industry. Center Flex technology enables granular optimization of real-time voice, video & data communication, maximizing performance & enhancing end user experience. The new "E-Series" with Center Flex technology is designed with unprecedented backward & forward compatibility delivering exceptional investment protection & deployment flexibility to meet the evolving needs of organizations of all sizes. The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series

Includes:: two series of Catalyst chassis: the E-Series & Classic Series chassis. Catalyst 4500 E-Series chassis are extremely flexible & will support both 6 Gbps & 24 Gbps per line card slot. Integrated resiliency in both hardware & software minimizes network downtime, helping to ensure workforce productivity, profitability, & customer success. The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series extends control to the network edge with intelligent network services, including sophisticated quality of service (Qo S), predictable performance, advanced security, comprehensive management, & integrated resiliency. Scalability of these intelligent network services is made possible with dedicated specialized resources known as ternary content addressable memory (TCAM). Ample TCAM resources (up to 384, 000 entries) enable "high feature capacity, " which provides wire-speed routing/switching performance independent of provisioning of services such as Qo S & security. This helps ensure scalability for todays network requirements with ample room for future growth. With unprecedented forward & backward compatibility spanning multiple generations, the Catalyst 4500 Series reduces the cost of ownership by minimizing recurring operational expenses, improving return on investment (ROI).

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The Catalyst 4500 Series with Center Flex technology provides scalable nonblocking Layer 2-4 switching with Secure, Flexible, Non-Stop communications, enabling business resilience for enterprises, small & medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and Metro Ethernet customers deploying business-critical applications. Center Flex technology is the technology enabled by the Supervisor 6-E centralized ASICs, which deliver the highest centralized performance & configuration flexibility in the industry. Center Flex technology enables granular optimization of real-time voice, video & data communication, maximizing performance & enhancing end user experience. The new "E-Series" with Center Flex technology is designed with unprecedented backward & forward compatibility delivering exceptional investment protection & deployment flexibility to meet the evolving needs of organizations of all sizes. The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series

Includes:: two series of Catalyst chassis:the E-Series & Classic Series chassis. Catalyst 4500 E-Series chassis are extremely flexible & will support both 6 Gbps & 24 Gbps per line card slot. Integrated resiliency in both hardware & software minimizes network downtime, helping to ensure workforce productivity, profitability, and customer success. The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series extends control to the network edge with intelligent network services, including sophisticated quality of service (Qo S), predictable performance, advanced security, comprehensive management, and integrated resiliency. Scalability of these intelligent network services is made possible with dedicated specialized resources known as ternary content addressable memory (TCAM). Ample TCAM resources (up to 384, 000 entries) enable "high feature capacity, which provides wire-speed routing/switching performance independent of provisioning of services such as Qo S & security. This helps ensure scalability for today's network requirements with ample room for future growth. With unprecedented forward & backward compatibility spanning multiple generations, the Catalyst 4500 Series reduces the cost of ownership by minimizing recurring operational expenses, improving return on investment (ROI).

Specification Device Type Switch Enclosure Type Rack-mountable 10U Power Redundancy Yes



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The Cisco Catalyst 4500 series provides scalable, nonblocking Layer 2-4 switching with secure, flexible, nonstop communications, enabling business resilience for enterprises, small & medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and Metro Ethernet customers deploying business-critical applications. The Catalyst 4500 series has a centralized forwarding architecture that simplifies operations & management & helps enable collaboration & virtualization. With compatibility spanning multiple generations, the Catalyst 4500 E-series provides exceptional investment protection & deployment flexibility to meet the evolving needs of organizations of all sizes. The Catalyst 4500 E-series platform has 10 Gbps uplinks & supports Power over Ethernet Plus (Po EP) to help power collaboration devices. The Cisco Catalyst 4500 series extends control to the network edge with intelligent network services, including sophisticated quality of service (Qo S), predictable performance, advanced security, comprehensive management, and integrated resiliency. Scalability of these intelligent network services is made possible with dedicated, specialized resources known as ternary content addressable memory (TCAM). Ample TCAM resources enable "high feature capacity", which provides wire-speed routing/switching performance independent of provisioning of services such as Qo S & security. This helps ensure scalability for today's network requirements with ample room for future growth. The Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-series provides a common architecture that can scale up to 388 ports. The Cisco Catalyst 4510R+E offers high availability in supporting 1+1 redundant supervisor engines with failover time & full image In Service Software Upgrades (ISSU). The Catalyst 4500-E series enhances the Cisco commitment to affordable enterprise & branch scalability. It provides a cost-effective, flexible network solution that scales to meet high-performance needs with investment protection. ...