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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
5
Good compatibility with existing modules.
H
Henrik Larsen
5
Reliable under daily usage.
T
Talha Naveed
5
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.
Can I install additional line cards in the WS-C6504E-S32P-GE?
Yes, the 4-slot Catalyst 6504E chassis supports a variety of Supervisor and line cards for expansion, as long as power and cooling requirements are met.
Does the chassis support hot-swappable modules?
All line cards, supervisor engines, power supplies, and fan trays in the WS-C6504E-S32P-GE are fully hot-swappable for non-disruptive maintenance.
What power supplies are compatible with the Catalyst 6504E chassis?
The Catalyst 6504E supports dual redundant 650W or 1100W AC or DC power supplies to ensure high availability and load sharing.
What redundancy features does the WS-C6504E-S32P-GE offer?
It supports dual supervisor engines, redundant power supplies, and hot-swappable fan trays to eliminate single points of failure.
What is Cisco PISA technology in the WS-S32-GE-PISA line card?
Cisco’s PISA (Protocol-Independent Switch Architecture) delivers programmable, silicon-based forwarding for low-latency, wire-line performance.
What environments and temperatures can the Catalyst 6504E operate in?
The chassis operates from 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) in a rated humidity range of 5%–85%, non-condensing, suitable for data-center deployment.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the Catalyst 6504E chassis?
The chassis measures 17.5” H x 17.5” W x 22.2” D and weighs 101 lbs fully configured with line cards and power supplies.
How do I install the WS-C6504E-S32P-GE in a rack?
Use the included rack-mount kit, secure the chassis to a standard 19-inch rack at four points, then connect power and install line cards per the Quick Start Guide.
What warranty and support options are available for WS-C6504E-S32P-GE?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime warranty on the chassis and 90-day hardware replacement for the line card, with optional SMARTnet service for 24/7 support.
What is the typical use case for the Catalyst 6504E chassis?
It’s ideal for medium-size enterprise cores, distribution layers, and service-provider aggregation due to its high throughput and modular scalability.
How many Gigabit Ethernet ports does the WS-S32-GE-PISA provide?
The WS-S32-GE-PISA line card provides 32 wire-speed RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports with full-duplex auto-negotiation.
Can I mix WS-S32-GE-PISA with other Catalyst 6500E line cards?
Yes, Cisco Catalyst 6500E chassis support mixed line-card installations, provided total power and cooling budgets are observed.