Switches Cisco Catalyst 6500

Cisco Catalyst 6500 switches redefine core network performance through high throughput, robust security, and flexible expansion. Ideal for building resilient enterprise infrastructures with reliable, long-term scalability and superior traffic management.

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What is the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switch?

The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series is a modular enterprise-class switch platform delivering high performance, scalability, and advanced services for campus and data center networks.

What are the main hardware components of the Catalyst 6500?

Core components include Supervisor Engines for control-plane processing, line cards for port connectivity, fabric modules for backplane bandwidth, redundant power supplies, and hot-swappable fan trays.

What performance and scalability does the Catalyst 6500 deliver?

The Catalyst 6500 supports up to 720 Gbps per slot, a 10-slot chassis architecture, and a total system throughput of up to 2.88 Tbps, enabling high-density, large-scale deployments.

Which Supervisor Engines are supported on the Catalyst 6500?

Supported Supervisor Engines include Supervisor Engine II and II+, Supervisor Engine 650-24A, Supervisor Engine 32-port Form Factor, and the high-performance Supervisor Engine 2T.

Catalyst 6500 Switches