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Catalyst 4500-X 32-port IP Base delivers stable 10G performance and easy front-to-back cooling.
C1-C4500X-32SFP+
ONE CATALYST 4500-X 32PORT 10G IP BASE FRONT TO BACK
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C1-C4500X-32SFP+ Overview
C1-C4500X-32SFP+ is a high-performance enterprise Ethernet switch designed with a modular architecture that ensures robust network connectivity and streamlined management. It features industry-leading options for power, including support for redundant power supplies and both AC and backup power configurations, while its 32 high-speed SFP+ ports deliver reliable uplink connectivity and easy network integration.
Built for scalability, the C1-C4500X-32SFP+ supports stacking technology that enables seamless expansion and enhanced switching capacity, making it ideal for data center, campus network, and aggregation applications. Its sophisticated design optimizes performance in demanding environments, ensuring efficient data transfer, low latency, and future-proof growth for evolving network infrastructures.
C1-C4500X-32SFP+ price is $10,326.00, a 68.1% saving from the Cisco list price of $32,340.00. C1-C4500X-32SFP+ is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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C1-C4500X-32SFP+ Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 350 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- N/A
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 32 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C1-C4500X-32SFP+
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 32 SFP+ Ports
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- N/A
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 640 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 1280 Gbps
- Product Name
- C1-C4500X-32SFP+ Ethernet Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 19 inches
- Depth
- 17 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
C1-C4500X-32SFP+ Use Case
Data Center Leaf-Spine Fabric with Front-to-Back Cooling
In a large-scale data center deploying a spine-leaf topology, the C1-C4500X-32SFP+-ONE serves as a high-density leaf switch, delivering 32×10G SFP+ server uplinks and advanced Layer 3 routing with IP Base. Front-to-back airflow ensures compatibility with hot-aisle containment, while redundant power and VSS stacking enable sub-50 µs failover. Outcome: ultra-low latency, linear scalability to 1,000+ servers, and guaranteed thermal compliance for continuous 24×7 operations.
Campus Core Aggregation for Higher-Education Networks
A major university consolidates 20 wiring closets using the Catalyst 4500-X 32-port 10G front-to-back switch as its campus core. Leveraging 10G uplinks to access switches and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF/EIGRP) under IP Base, network administrators achieve granular QoS, per-department VLAN segmentation, and seamless mobility for 30,000+ users. Outcome: 3× boost in throughput, simplified management with Cisco DNA Center integration, and future-proof capacity for digital learning initiatives.
Virtualized Branch Office Convergence for Financial Services
A regional bank deploys the C4500-X 32-port 10G IP Base switch in front-to-back airflow mode to aggregate hyper-converged infrastructure and branch servers. With built-in Layer 3 services, VRF-Lite segmentation, and Cisco TrustSec security, the switch delivers secure multi-tenant support and sub-millisecond latency for trading applications. Outcome: 40% reduction in branch IT footprint, centralized policy enforcement, and guaranteed SLAs for high-frequency transaction processing.
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Product Comparison Table 
 C1-C4500X-32SFP+ |  WS-C4507R-E |  WS-C4510R+E |  WS-C4507R+E |  WS-C4500X-16SFP+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 17 inches | 27 inches | 22.5 inches | 30 inches | 18 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Desktop / Rack-mount / Chassis / N/A | Chassis | Chassis | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 7 inches | 1.7 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C1-C4500X-32SFP+ | WS-C4507R-E | WS-C4510R+E | WS-C4507R+E | WS-C4500X-16SFP+ |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Fiber |
| Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 32 Ports | N/A | 48 Ports | N/A | 16 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | N/A | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | N/A |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | N/A | 7-slot chassis for line cards and supervisor modules | N/A | 7-slot chassis supporting various line cards and supervisor modules | N/A |
| Power Consumption | 350 W | N/A | N/A | N/A | 175 W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | C1-C4500X-32SFP+ Ethernet Switch | Cisco Catalyst 4507R Chassis Switch - Enhanced | Cisco Catalyst 4510R+E Switch | Cisco Catalyst 4507R+E Chassis Switch | Cisco Catalyst 4500-X 16SFP+ Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 4 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 32 SFP+ Ports | Combo | 4 SFP Ports | N/A | 16 SFP+ Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 640 Gbps | 80 Gbps | N/A | 176 Gbps | 320 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 1280 Gbps | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 1G / 10G / 40G | 10G | 1G | 10G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 60 lbs | N/A | 85 lbs | 17 lbs |
| Width | 19 inches | 19 inches | 17.0 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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Zane Kane
4
Reliable switch for large-scale enterprise deployments.
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Adeline Barrett
4
Durable chassis with consistent throughput across all 32 ports.
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Brandon Rhodes
5
Professional-grade solution for high-density 10G networks.
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Camille Lane
4
Easy installation and low-latency performance for backbone applications.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 4500-X 32-Port 10G Switch (C1-C4500X-32SFP+)?
The Cisco Catalyst 4500-X 32-Port 10G (C1-C4500X-32SFP+) is a fixed, high-performance access switch offering 32 SFP+ 10-Gigabit ports with an IP Base license for advanced Layer 2/3 data center and campus deployments.
What key performance specifications does the Catalyst 4500-X 32-Port 10G switch deliver?
It delivers up to 640 Gbps switching capacity, 95 Mpps forwarding rate, sub-microsecond latency, and up to 96 Gbps of bandwidth per slot for low-latency, high-throughput environments.
Which SFP+ optics are compatible with the 4500-X 32-Port 10G switch?
The switch supports all Cisco SFP+ modules including SR, LR, LRM and DWDM optics, as well as third-party SFP+ optics certified for 10G connectivity in enterprise data centers.
What Layer 3 features are included under the IP Base license?
The IP Base license provides static routing, RIP, OSPFv2/v3, EIGRP stub, basic BGP, multicast IGMP/MLD snooping, DHCP server and IPv6 routing for robust campus networks.
Can I upgrade the IP Base license to IP Services?
Yes, you can purchase a Cisco IP Services license to unlock advanced features such as full BGP, multicast PIM, MPLS L3 VPN and enhanced QoS on the Catalyst 4500-X.
What stacking or virtualization capabilities does this switch support?
The Catalyst 4500-X supports Virtual Switching System (VSS) to combine two physical units into a single logical switch for 1.28 Tbps of redundant throughput and simplified management.
How does front-to-back airflow benefit data center deployments?
Front-to-back airflow optimizes hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment, improves cooling efficiency, reduces data center hotspots and meets strict thermal design requirements in rack environments.
What power consumption and redundancy options are available?
The switch accepts dual AC or DC power supplies for N+1 power redundancy, consumes up to 800 W per unit, and supports front-to-back or back-to-front supply configurations.
Which management and security features are included?
It offers Cisco IOS-based management, NETCONF/RESTCONF, SSH, SNMPv3, RADIUS/TACACS+, IEEE 802.1X port security, dynamic ARP inspection and AVC with Flexible NetFlow.
Is the Catalyst 4500-X eligible for Cisco SmartNet or TAC support?
Yes, it is covered by Cisco SmartNet Service for 24/7 technical support, rapid hardware replacement and access to software updates and Cisco TAC assistance.
What warranty applies to the Catalyst 4500-X 32-Port 10G switch?
Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty on the chassis and fans, plus a 90-day warranty on software and a 1-year warranty on power supplies and optics.
What environmental specifications does the switch meet?
It operates between 0°C to 40°C, supports up to 90% non-condensing humidity, meets NEBS Level 3 and ETSI regulatory standards for enterprise and data center use.
How does the Catalyst 4500-X compare to the Catalyst 3850 or 9300 series?
Compared to 3850/9300, the 4500-X offers higher 10G port density, front-to-back airflow, VSS support and IP Base licensing targeted at data center aggregation rather than full PoE access.
What are the ideal use cases for the Catalyst 4500-X switch?
It excels as a data center Top-of-Rack or aggregation switch, campus distribution layer device, and for environments requiring high-density 10G connectivity with advanced routing.
How do I deploy and configure the switch for high availability?
Use VSS to link two switches via 10G ports, configure redundant power supplies, enable nonstop forwarding (NSF) and apply EtherChannel for port-level failover.
Which routing protocols does the Catalyst 4500-X support under IP Base?
Under IP Base it supports static routing, RIPv2, OSPFv2/v3, EIGRP stub, basic BGP and IPv6 unicast routing for versatile Layer 3 edge deployments.