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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.
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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
5
Stable SUP720-10G operation.
J
Jens Pettersson
5
Good fit for constrained spaces.
F
Faizan Ahmed
5
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.
What throughput performance does the SUP720-10G-VSS deliver?
The SUP720-10G-VSS delivers up to 720 Gbps of wired system throughput and supports Cisco Virtual Switching System (VSS) for active/active redundancy.
How many line-card slots does the Catalyst 6504-E Chassis support?
The Catalyst 6504-E Chassis provides four full-width slots for line cards, supporting up to 16 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports per slot with SUP720-10G-VSS.
What redundancy features are available in the 6504-E Chassis?
The 6504-E Chassis supports redundant supervisor engines, power supplies, fan trays, and Cisco VSS on SUP720-10G-VSS for multi-chassis link aggregation and continuous operation.
Is the fan tray pre-installed in the VS-C6504E-S720-10G package?
Yes, the fan tray is pre-installed and factory-tested as part of the VS-C6504E-S720-10G configuration to ensure proper cooling out of the box.
Which modules are compatible with the 6504-E Chassis?
The 6504-E Chassis is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6500 series line cards, Supervisor Engines 720 and 2T families, and third-party SFP+ optics for 1/10/40G connectivity.
How do I install the SUP720-10G-VSS in the chassis?
To install, power down the chassis, slide the SUP720-10G-VSS into the supervisor slot until it clicks, secure the captive screws, then power up and verify status via the console port.
Does SUP720-10G-VSS support Cisco VSS?
Yes, the SUP720-10G-VSS natively supports Cisco Virtual Switching System (VSS) to create a single logical switch from two physical supervisors.
What licensing is required for advanced features on SUP720-10G?
Advanced features require Cisco IOS XE licenses: Network Advantage for MPLS/segment routing and Network Essentials for basic Layer 2/3 switching and 10G interfaces.
What warranty and support options are available for the 6504-E Chassis?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty, with optional SMARTnet support plans providing 24×7 access to updates, technical assistance, and advance hardware replacement.
What are the dimensions and weight of the 6504-E Chassis?
The 6504-E measures 6.9 in (H) × 17.5 in (W) × 24 in (D) and weighs approximately 39 lb (17.7 kg) without line cards or power supplies.
Can the 6504-E Chassis operate in high-temperature environments?
Yes, the 6504-E is rated for an operating temperature of 32–104°F (0–40°C) and non-operating temperature of –4–158°F (–20–70°C), with fan tray redundancy for thermal reliability.
How do I order compatible power supplies for VS-C6504E-S720-10G?
Order Cisco PWR-C1-650WAC or PWR-C2-650WDC power supply modules from your Cisco partner or Cisco Commerce portal, ensuring two modules for redundancy.