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Cisco WS-C4506 Catalyst 4500 Modular Chassis Switch
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Modular Access Hardware for Enterprise Switching
WS-C4506 is a six-slot Catalyst 4500 switch chassis supplied with cooling fans but no power supply. This is a chassis purchase, not a populated fixed-port switch. Specify the required components separately on the purchase order. The discontinued WS-C4503 has three chassis slots instead of six; neither model is a current Cisco-supported deployment choice.
WS-C4506 price for new stock is $525.00. WS-C4506 refurb price is $160.65. WS-C4506 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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Technical Details
WS-C4506 reserves slot 1 for a supervisor; slots 2 through 6 accept line cards. Installed supervisor hardware supplies the forwarding and software functions.
Ordering
WS-C4506 is available new sealed or certified refurbished, and refurbished chassis are inspected and bench-tested, including fan-status verification. Specify the condition, quantity and included components on the purchase order before ordering this chassis. ORM provides up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units, with 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply. For enterprise and volume orders, PO acceptance, Net-30 for government and RMA with advance replacement are available.
Key Specs
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Port Configuration | Chassis only; no fixed access ports |
Cooling | Fan-cooled |
Replaces | WS-C4003-S1: July 26, 2004 / WS-C4003-S1-DC: May 3, 2005 |
Ships Without | Power supply |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended July 31, 2015 |
Replacement PID | C9407R / WS-C4506-RF (Cisco remanufactured, discontinued) |
WS-C4506 Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C4506
- Brand
- Cisco
- Series
- Catalyst 4500
- Use Case
- Enterprise Access
- Management Type
- Managed
- RJ-45 Access Port Count
- 0
- Power Input
- Internal AC PSU / Internal DC PSU
- PoE Support
- Non-PoE
- Form Factor
- Chassis
- Redundant PSU
- Optional
- Cooling
- Fan-cooled
- Operating Temperature
- 0°C to 40°C
- Cisco Warranty
- Ended July 31, 2015
- Certifications
- UL 60950 / EN 60950 / IEC 60950 / FCC Part 15 Class A
- Height
- 441.3 mm
- Width
- 439.7 mm
- Depth
- 317 mm
- Weight
- 45.36 kg
Best For
Legacy Component Reuse
When maintaining an older installation, WS-C4003-S1 and WS-C4003-S1-DC migration requirements can involve retaining compatible switching cards while changing the chassis and supervisor configuration. Separate reusable inventory from missing components in the bill of materials, and verify the complete hardware configuration before issuing the purchase order.
Regional Spare Inventory
When purchasing WS-C4506 replacement inventory for multiple locations, specify the required condition consistently across the order. ORM supports UK, EU, US and MEA stock and RMA arrangements, including advance replacement. Record the receiving location, chassis quantity and required condition against each purchase-order line.
Not Suitable If
Active Cisco service coverage
WS-C4506 passed its last date of support on July 31, 2015. The forward migration destination is C9407R, a seven-slot chassis requiring a different configuration.
Redundant supervisor operation
WS-C4506 has one supervisor position and does not support redundant supervisors. A requirement for supervisor failover needs a different chassis with explicit redundant-supervisor support.
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Product Comparison Table 
| WS-C4506 |  WS-C4510R+E |  WS-C4506-E |  WS-C4510R |  WS-C4503 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 317 mm | 317 mm | 317 mm | 317 mm | 317 mm |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis |
| Height | 441.3 mm | 618.4 mm | 441.3 mm | 618.4 mm | 311.2 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C4506 | WS-C4510R+E | WS-C4506-E | WS-C4510R | WS-C4503 |
| Weight | 45.36 kg | 24.73 kg. | 18.37 kg | 23.36 kg | 34.02 kg |
| Width | 439.7 mm | 439.7 mm | 439.7 mm | 439.7 mm | 439.7 mm |
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Questions & Answers
What does the WS-C4506 part number identify?
WS-C4506 identifies the six-slot Cisco Catalyst 4500 chassis with fans and no power supply. Six refers to chassis slots, not Ethernet ports. Treat the complete PID as a chassis identifier when ordering, rather than as a populated switch configuration or software-license designation.
How is a Catalyst 4500 switch managed?
Configured Catalyst 4500 systems support CLI, Telnet, SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, CiscoWorks and CiscoView management. TFTP and BOOTP support management workflows. The installed supervisor determines the operating software and available interfaces, so specify that component when procuring a complete system rather than a chassis alone.
What is the lifecycle status of WS-C4506?
WS-C4506 reached end of sale on July 31, 2010, and its last date of support was July 31, 2015. Its immediate replacement, WS-C4506-E, is also discontinued. That model reached its last date of support on October 31, 2025; the forward migration destination is C9407R.
What conditions and warranties are offered for WS-C4506?
WS-C4506 is offered new sealed or certified refurbished. ORM provides up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units and up to 1 year for refurbished units. Returns are 30 days for every condition; terms apply. Cisco's original 90-day hardware warranty is no longer active; Cisco support ended July 31, 2015.
What licensing does WS-C4506 require?
WS-C4506 licensing depends on the installed supervisor and requested features; RMON requires an agent license, and BGP4 on compatible supervisors requires an InterDomain Routing license. One license of each applicable type is required per chassis. Specify the required software features alongside the supervisor, not against the bare chassis alone.
Which older products did WS-C4506 replace?
WS-C4506 was a replacement option for WS-C4003-S1 and WS-C4003-S1-DC configurations. Their end-of-sale dates were July 26, 2004, and May 3, 2005, respectively. Those migrations required appropriate supervisor and power components; the replacement designation did not describe a chassis-only swap with every original component retained.
Does WS-C4506 include a power supply?
No, WS-C4506 ships without a power supply. Compatible migration configurations include PWR-C45-1000AC for AC power or PWR-C45-1400DC-P for DC power. Identify the required supply separately on the purchase order and distinguish a chassis-only line item from a fully configured replacement system.
What is the difference between WS-C4506 and WS-C4503?
WS-C4506 has six chassis slots, whereas WS-C4503 has three. Both are chassis-only products supplied with fans and without power supplies, and both are discontinued. WS-C4506 addresses six-slot legacy replacement requirements; WS-C4503 addresses installations specifically requiring the smaller three-slot chassis configuration.
What is the difference between WS-C4506 and WS-C4507R?
WS-C4506 does not support supervisor redundancy, whereas WS-C4507R supports redundant supervisor operation with compatible hardware. Both chassis are discontinued, so this distinction concerns existing legacy configurations rather than a current migration recommendation. WS-C4506 serves single-supervisor replacement requirements; WS-C4507R serves redundant-supervisor legacy installations.
What is the difference between WS-C4506 and C9407R?
WS-C4506 is discontinued and past Cisco support, whereas C9407R is the forward migration destination through the discontinued WS-C4506-E replacement. The choice separates legacy chassis replacement from migration to a different switch family. Specify WS-C4506 for an existing legacy requirement and C9407R when preparing a new migration configuration.
What is the difference between WS-C4506 and WS-C4506-RF?
WS-C4506-RF identifies Cisco's refurbished version of the six-slot chassis, also supplied without a power supply. Cisco remanufacturing is distinct from ORM's certified refurbishment. Neither condition designation restores the original chassis's Cisco support lifecycle; identify the refurbishment provider and included components explicitly when comparing order lines.
What space and environmental limits apply to WS-C4506?
WS-C4506 measures 441.3 mm high, 439.7 mm wide and 317 mm deep, with a published maximum weight equivalent to 45.36 kg. Its operating range is 0°C to 40°C. Check equipment-space allocation, handling requirements and the installation environment before committing the chassis purchase.