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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 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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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.
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.
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%.
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| VS-C6509E-S720-10G |  VS-C6513-S720-10G |  WS-C6509E-S32-GE |  WS-C6504E-S32P10GE |  WS-C6509E-S32P-GE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 1G | 10G | 1G |
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Stable switching performance with SUP720-10G.
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The Cisco Catalyst 6509-E chassis is a high-performance, modular switch platform designed for enterprise campus and data center core deployments.
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.
Yes, the Catalyst 6509-E chassis kit requires one or more compatible Cisco power supply modules, which are not included in the base SKU.
Compatible power supplies include the Cisco RPS 2300, 1100W AC, and 2700W AC modules; selection depends on system load and redundancy requirements.
The Supervisor Engine 720-10G VSS is a dual or single engine supervisor module providing high availability, advanced QoS, and up to 20 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Yes, the chassis supports Virtual Switching System (VSS) when paired with two Supervisor Engine 720-10G modules for active-active redundancy.
The Catalyst 6509-E chassis supports up to nine slots for line cards, power supplies, and supervisor engines.
This SKU includes one fan tray that delivers optimized airflow across all line card and supervisor slots for reliable operation.
When fully populated, the Catalyst 6509-E chassis delivers up to 720 Gbps of system throughput.
The Supervisor Engine 720-10G supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet X2 and SFP+ interfaces, as well as Gigabit Ethernet ports for uplinks.
Power down the chassis, slide the fan tray into the rear cooling bay until it clicks, then insert the supervisor engine into the upper supervisor slot and secure it with the captive screws.
The chassis operates between 0°C and 45°C with relative humidity of 10% to 85% (non-condensing) and requires proper airflow clearance per Cisco guidelines.
Configure and monitor the chassis using Cisco IOS Software via CLI, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, or SNMP for automated management and analytics.
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty with 90-day software support; extended service contracts and Cisco SMARTnet are available separately.
Yes, Catalyst 6500 series line cards and supervisor engines are backward compatible with the 6509-E chassis, subject to Cisco IOS feature support.
Replacement power supplies can be ordered through authorized Cisco resellers or directly via the Cisco Commerce Workspace with part numbers PWR-C45-1100AC and PWR-C45-2700AC.
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