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VS-C6509E-S720-10G
CAT 6509-E-CHASSIS+FAN TRAY+ SUP720-10G-VSS REQUIRES PWR SUP...
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VS-C6509E-S720-10G Overview
VS-C6509E-S720-10G is a high-performance chassis switch engineered for demanding enterprise and service provider environments. Built with a modular architecture, it offers robust scalability and reliability through flexible power options including redundant AC power supplies while delivering advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 capabilities.
VS-C6509E-S720-10G provides extensive port configurations that support 10G uplinks and high-density downlinks, ensuring optimal stacking and performance in complex networks. Its superior switching capacity and dedicated memory make it suitable for core network deployments, data center aggregations, and bandwidth‐intensive applications.
VS-C6509E-S720-10G price is $3,680.00, a 93% saving from the Cisco list price of $52,601.00. VS-C6509E-S720-10G is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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VS-C6509E-S720-10G Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Chassis
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- Over 48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber / Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- VS-C6509E-S720-10G
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 4 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 9 module slots with support for 10G uplinks
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 720 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst VS-C6509E-S720-10G
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
VS-C6509E-S720-10G Use Case
Data Center Core Aggregation with Cisco 6509-E Chassis and SUP720-10G VSS
In a high-performance data center environment, IT operations deploy the VS-C6509E-S720-10G-CAT 6509-E-Chassis with Supervision Engine SUP720-10G in a Virtual Switching System (VSS) pair to achieve non-stop forwarding and sub-millisecond convergence. This configuration delivers scalable 10 Gbps uplinks, redundant fan trays and power supplies, and seamless supervisor failover, reducing downtime by 99.99% and maximizing application availability.
Enterprise Campus Distribution Backbone with High-Density 10 Gbps Ports
An enterprise campus network leverages the VS-C6509E-S720-10G-CAT chassis and SUP720-10G-VSS to consolidate multiple distribution switches into a resilient, high-density aggregation point. The integrated fan tray and power supply support hot-swappable maintenance, while VSS clustering simplifies management and boosts throughput by up to 50%, ensuring consistent performance for voice, video and data services.
Service Provider Edge for Multi-Tenant 10 Gbps Connectivity
A service provider implements the Cisco 6509-E chassis with SUP720-10G in a VSS configuration at the network edge to deliver dedicated 10 Gbps circuits to business customers. The redundant power supplies and advanced QoS features guarantee carrier-grade uptime and SLA compliance, enabling rapid provisioning of Ethernet Virtual Circuits and improving customer satisfaction by 30%.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table
 VS-C6509E-S720-10G |  VS-C6513-S720-10G |  WS-C6509E-S32-GE |  WS-C6504E-S32P10GE |  WS-C6509E-S32P-GE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 inches | 28 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 | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Rack-mount | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 inches | 7 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | LAN Base | 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-C6509E-S720-10G | VS-C6513-S720-10G | WS-C6509E-S32-GE | WS-C6504E-S32P10GE | WS-C6509E-S32P-GE |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair |
| Memory | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 32 Ports | 32 Ports | 32 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | POE | POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 9 module slots with support for 10G uplinks | 48 Ethernet ports, 4 SFP uplink ports | 32 fixed GE ports | 4 expansion slots | 8 Line Card Slots, 1 Supervisor Slot |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 600 W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst VS-C6509E-S720-10G | VS-C6513-S720-10G High-Performance Rack Switch | Cisco Catalyst 6509E 32-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module | Cisco Catalyst 6504-E with 32-Port PoE and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Uplink | Cisco Catalyst 6509-E 32-Port PoE Switch - Gigabit Ethernet |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 4 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 4 RU | 4 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | Combo | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 720 Gbps | N/A | N/A | 320 Gbps | 92 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 1G | 10G | 1G |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | 80 lbs | 110 lbs |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | 19 inches | 19 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Adeel Farooq
4
Stable switching performance with SUP720-10G.
M
Martin Weiss
5
Good choice for legacy high availability deployments.
O
Owais Khalid
3
No stability issues during production use.
J
Jonathan Pierce
4
Cisco reliability we expected.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 6509-E chassis in SKU VS-C6509E-S720-10G?
The Cisco Catalyst 6509-E chassis is a high-performance, modular switch platform designed for enterprise campus and data center core deployments.
What components are included in SKU VS-C6509E-S720-10G?
SKU VS-C6509E-S720-10G includes a Catalyst 6509-E chassis, one fan tray, and a Supervisor Engine 720-10G VSS module; power supplies are sold separately.
Does the Catalyst 6509-E kit require a power supply?
Yes, the Catalyst 6509-E chassis kit requires one or more compatible Cisco power supply modules, which are not included in the base SKU.
Which power supplies are compatible with VS-C6509E-S720-10G?
Compatible power supplies include the Cisco RPS 2300, 1100W AC, and 2700W AC modules; selection depends on system load and redundancy requirements.