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WS-C6503-E
Catalyst 6500 Enhanced 3-slot chassis, 4RU, no PS,...
$5,311.00
$742.00
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$742.00
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WS-C6503-E Overview
WS-C6503-E is a modular, high-performance chassis switch from Cisco’s Catalyst 6500 series, built with a robust architecture that allows organizations to deploy diverse interface modules while maintaining exceptional throughput and reliability. Designed to support both Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, it offers flexible power options including redundant power supplies and AC power configurations, ensuring continuous operation in demanding network environments.
WS-C6503-E features versatile port configurations that support 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections along with optional fiber and combo media interfaces. Its scalable chassis design enables the integration of multiple expansion slots and uplink modules, delivering high aggregation bandwidth and performance for enterprise data centers, campus networks, and service provider environments.
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WS-C6503-E 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 | 24–48 Ports |
| Number Of Downlink Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| Manageable | Managed |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C6503-E |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G / 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 | Modular expansion slots supporting a mix of interfaces and services |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity With Stacking | N/A |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 6503-E Chassis Switch |
| Height | N/A |
| Width | N/A |
| Depth | N/A |
| Weight | N/A |
WS-C6503-E Use Case
High-Performance Campus Core Aggregation with WS-C6503-E
Scenario: A large enterprise campus deploys the WS-C6503-E Catalyst 6500 Enhanced 3-slot chassis (4RU, no PS, no Fan Tray) with Supervisor Engine 2T and multi-rate line cards as the core aggregation switch. This modular platform delivers up to 720 Gbps of non-blocking throughput and hot-swappable expansion. Benefit: Simplified network scaling, high availability and reduced operational complexity in a compact chassis.
Carrier-Grade Service Provider Edge with MPLS and QoS
Scenario: A regional service provider uses the WS-C6503-E chassis for edge routing in a metro POP, pairing an MPLS-enabled Supervisor Engine SE2 with high-density line cards to aggregate up to 96 customer circuits. The 4RU chassis supports hot-swappable power and cooling modules for pay-as-you-grow deployment. Benefit: Scalable port density, carrier-grade QoS enforcement and seamless multi-tenant service roll-out on a single platform.
Data Center Virtualization Fabric via Virtual Switching System
Scenario: In a virtualized data center, two WS-C6503-E chassis operate in Virtual Switching System (VSS) mode to form one logical Catalyst 6500 Enhanced switch, enabling active-active redundancy and dynamic workload mobility. Benefit: Zero-loss failover, optimized bandwidth utilization and streamlined maintenance within a resilient, compact 4RU footprint.
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| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 18 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 | Chassis | Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.75 inches |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Base | IP Services |
| 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 | WS-C6503-E | VS-C6509E-S720-10G | WS-C6504-E | VS-C6513-S720-10G | VS-C6504E-S720-10G |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24–48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | Modular expansion slots supporting a mix of interfaces and services | 9 module slots with support for 10G uplinks | 4 chassis slots for modular expansion | 48 Ethernet ports, 4 SFP uplink ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 6503-E Chassis Switch | Cisco Catalyst VS-C6509E-S720-10G | Cisco Catalyst 6504-E Switch Engine | VS-C6513-S720-10G High-Performance Rack Switch | VS-C6504E-S720-10G Ethernet Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 4 RU | 4 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Gbps | 720 Gbps | 128 Gbps | N/A | 640 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1,280 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G / 10G | 10G | 1G / 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 25 lbs |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 19 inches |
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