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WS-C6504E-S32P-GE
Cat6504E chassis, WS-S32-GE-PISA, Fan Tray (req.P/S)
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WS-C6504E-S32P-GE Overview
WS-C6504E-S32P-GE is a high-performance modular chassis switch designed to meet the demands of modern enterprise networks. Built with a robust architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations, this switch offers flexible port configurations and redundant power supply options for increased network reliability and uptime.
Engineered with 32 integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE) Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports, WS-C6504E-S32P-GE delivers the scalability and performance required for converged voice, video, and data applications. Its modular design and stacking-ready architecture make it ideal for campus, branch, and high-density deployment use cases where adaptable connectivity and efficient power management are critical.
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WS-C6504E-S32P-GE Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Chassis
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 32 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C6504E-S32P-GE
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 4-slot chassis with 32 integrated PoE Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 176 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 6504E 32-port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
WS-C6504E-S32P-GE Use Case
High-Density Data Center Spine Deployment
In a global enterprise data center, network architects deploy the WS-C6504E-S32P-GE-Cat6504E chassis fully loaded with WS-S32-GE-PISA modules and dual Fan Trays to serve as the 1 Gbps spine layer. This configuration delivers 32 PoE-enabled Gigabit Ethernet uplinks to Top-of-Rack switches, integrates seamlessly with virtualization hosts, and maintains optimal thermal performance under peak workloads. Benefit: Achieves 1.2 Tbps aggregate throughput, reduces cable complexity by 35%, and ensures 99.99% availability through redundant cooling.
Campus Network Core Aggregation for Enterprise
A large university campus implements the WS-C6504E-S32P-GE-Cat6504E chassis with WS-S32-GE-PISA line cards and hot-swappable Fan Trays at its network core. The modular design supports segmented VLANs for administration, research labs, and student housing, delivering 32 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks to distribution switches. Benefit: Enables scalable growth up to 1,024 ports, simplifies QoS management across critical services, and minimizes downtime by leveraging redundant fans and field-serviceable modules.
Service Provider Metro Edge Aggregation
An Internet service provider outfits its metro edge PoP with a WS-C6504E-S32P-GE-Cat6504E chassis equipped with WS-S32-GE-PISA modules and dual Fan Trays. The solution aggregates customer GigE circuits, offers PoE for edge CPE devices, and sustains 1 Gbps throughput per port. Benefit: Delivers carrier-grade reliability with N+1 fan redundancy, lowers OPEX by 20% through energy-efficient cooling, and accelerates service turn-up by provisioning 32 ports in minutes.
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Product Comparison Table
 WS-C6504E-S32P-GE |  WS-C6509-E |  WS-C6509E-S32P-GE |  VS-C6506E-S720-10G |  WS-C6509-E-FWM-K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18 inches | 22 inches | 28 inches | 20 inches | 24 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 8.6 inches | 7 inches | 7 inches | 10.5 inches |
| 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 | WS-C6504E-S32P-GE | WS-C6509-E | WS-C6509E-S32P-GE | VS-C6506E-S720-10G | WS-C6509-E-FWM-K9 |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 32 Ports | 48 Ports | 32 Ports | 48 Ports | N/A |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | Over 48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE | Non POE | POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 4-slot chassis with 32 integrated PoE Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports | 8 Line Card Slots, 2 Supervisor Slots | 8 Line Card Slots, 1 Supervisor Slot | 6-slot chassis with S720 module and 10G uplink | 9 Slots (8 for line cards, 1 for supervisor module) |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | 600 W | 350W | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 6504E 32-port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Switch | Cisco Catalyst 6509-E Enterprise Services Switch | Cisco Catalyst 6509-E 32-Port PoE Switch - Gigabit Ethernet | VS-C6506E-S720-10G Chassis Switch | Cisco Catalyst 6509-E-FWM-K9 |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 4 RU | 4 RU | 4 RU | 6 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | Combo | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | N/A |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps | 104 Gbps | 92 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | N/A | N/A | 960 Gbps | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 10G | 1G | 10G | 1G / 10G |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 77 lbs | 110 lbs | 50 lbs | 70 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.4 inches | 19 inches | 17 inches | 19 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
U
Umer Shah
4
Good compatibility with existing modules.
H
Henrik Larsen
5
Reliable under daily usage.
T
Talha Naveed
3
No packet loss observed.
G
George Collins
4
Solid Cisco line card.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco WS-C6504E-S32P-GE chassis?
The Cisco WS-C6504E-S32P-GE is a 4-slot Catalyst 6500E chassis preconfigured with a WS-S32-GE-PISA line card and a required fan tray for high-performance Gigabit Ethernet aggregation.
Which line card is included in the WS-C6504E-S32P-GE package?
The package includes one WS-S32-GE-PISA line card, providing 32 fixed Gigabit Ethernet ports with Cisco’s PISA forwarding architecture.
Is a fan tray required with the Cisco Catalyst 6504E chassis?
Yes, the WS-C6504E-S32P-GE bundle includes a compatible fan tray (P/S) to ensure optimal cooling and chassis airflow.
What is the total forwarding capacity of WS-C6504E-S32P-GE?
The chassis supports up to 320 Gbps of system bandwidth, with the WS-S32-GE-PISA delivering 64 Gbps of line-rate switching capacity.