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VS-C6504E-S720-10G
CAT 6504-E-CHASSIS+FAN TRAY+ SUP720-10G-VSS REQUIRES PWR SUP...
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VS-C6504E-S720-10G Overview
VS-C6504E-S720-10G delivers a robust and scalable network architecture designed to meet the demands of modern enterprise environments. The switch offers flexible power options—with support for both AC power supply and redundant power supply configurations—along with a balanced mix of high-speed downlink ports and 10G uplink connectivity, ensuring high-performance data transfer and built-in stacking capabilities for simplified expansion.
Engineered for mission-critical use cases, this device combines efficient Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities with a proven design that emphasizes port density and resilient performance. Ideal for data centers, campus networks, and branch offices, the VS-C6504E-S720-10G is optimized for seamless scalability and reliable operation in high-demand networking scenarios.
VS-C6504E-S720-10G price is $4,141.00, a 91% saving from the Cisco list price of $46,030.00. VS-C6504E-S720-10G is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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VS-C6504E-S720-10G Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- VS-C6504E-S720-10G
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 x 10/100/1000 ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 640 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 1,280 Gbps
- Product Name
- VS-C6504E-S720-10G Ethernet Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 19 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
VS-C6504E-S720-10G Use Case
Data Center Core Switching with VS-C6504E-S720-10G-CAT Chassis and SUP720-10G-VSS
In an enterprise data center requiring non-blocking 10 Gbps uplinks and redundant power, the VS-C6504E-S720-10G-CAT chassis paired with fan trays, dual PWR SUPPLY modules and SUP720-10G-VSS delivers 2 Tbps of switching capacity. Benefit: Achieves carrier-grade 99.999% uptime, reduces switch-fabric latency to under 3 µs, and simplifies operations via a unified Virtual Switching System (VSS).
Metro Ethernet Aggregation Node Using VS-C6504E-S720-10G-CAT and SUP720-10G-VSS
Service providers aggregating multi-gigabit customer circuits at the metro edge deploy the VS-C6504E-S720-10G-CAT chassis with fan trays, redundant PWR SUPPLYs and SUP720-10G-VSS to scale 10 Gbps ports and enforce advanced QoS. Benefit: Delivers carrier-class SLAs with sub-50 ms failover, reduces OPEX by 30% through centralized VSS management, and accelerates new service turn-up by 50%.
Campus Backbone Virtual Switching with VS-C6504E-S720-10G-CAT Chassis and SUP720-10G-VSS
A large university campus consolidates two core switches into a single logical chassis by using the VS-C6504E-S720-10G-CAT chassis, integrated fan trays, dual PWR SUPPLY modules and SUP720-10G-VSS. Benefit: Streamlines network topology, boosts aggregate bandwidth utilization by 40%, and delivers sub-50 ms reconvergence for critical research and administrative applications.
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Product Comparison Table
 VS-C6504E-S720-10G |  WS-C6509E-S32P-GE |  WS-C6504-E-WISM |  WS-C6509E-S32-GE |  VS-C6509E-S720-10G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18 inches | 28 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 7 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 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 | VS-C6504E-S720-10G | WS-C6509E-S32P-GE | WS-C6504-E-WISM | WS-C6509E-S32-GE | VS-C6509E-S720-10G |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair | Combo | Combo | Fiber / Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 32 Ports | N/A | 32 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | N/A | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 x 10/100/1000 ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 8 Line Card Slots, 1 Supervisor Slot | 4-slot chassis with modular expansion options | 32 fixed GE ports | 9 module slots with support for 10G uplinks |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 600 W | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | VS-C6504E-S720-10G Ethernet Switch | Cisco Catalyst 6509-E 32-Port PoE Switch - Gigabit Ethernet | Cisco WS-C6504-E Wireless Integrated Services Module | Cisco Catalyst 6509E 32-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module | Cisco Catalyst VS-C6509E-S720-10G |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 4 RU | 4 RU | 1 RU | 4 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | Combo | Combo | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 640 Gbps | 92 Gbps | N/A | N/A | 720 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 1,280 Gbps | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 1G | 1G | 1G | 10G |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 110 lbs | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 19 inches | 19 inches | 19 inches | N/A | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
U
Usman Latif
4
Stable SUP720-10G operation.
J
Jens Pettersson
5
Good fit for constrained spaces.
F
Faizan Ahmed
3
No issues during deployment.
R
Robert King
4
Reliable Cisco solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 6504-E Chassis?
The Cisco Catalyst 6504-E Chassis is a modular, 4-slot enterprise switch platform designed for high-performance campus and data center deployments, offering up to 720 Gbps of system throughput and redundant fan trays.
What components are included in SKU VS-C6504E-S720-10G?
SKU VS-C6504E-S720-10G includes the Cisco Catalyst 6504-E Chassis, a fan tray, and the Supervisor Engine SUP720-10G-VSS; power supplies are sold separately.
Does the VS-C6504E-S720-10G package include power supplies?
No, the VS-C6504E-S720-10G package requires you to purchase compatible AC or DC power supply modules separately.
What are the power requirements for the 6504-E Chassis?
The 6504-E Chassis supports up to two redundant AC (110–240V, 3.8 kW each) or DC (–48V, 3.8 kW each) power supplies and requires dedicated circuits per Cisco installation guidelines.