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WS-C6506-E
Catalyst 6500 Enhanced 6-slot chassis, 12RU, no PS, no Fan T...
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WS-C6506-E is a modular chassis switch designed for high-performance enterprise and data center environments. Built with a robust architecture, this switch supports a variety of line cards and modules that allow for flexible port configurations, redundant power options, and scalable performance to meet growing network demands.
Engineered for both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations, the WS-C6506-E offers advanced stacking capabilities and modular slot expansion that enable network administrators to tailor the system to specific use cases. Its architecture ensures maximum uptime and reliability, making it an ideal choice for mission-critical applications that require intensive data throughput and dynamic scalability.
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In a large-scale corporate campus environment, the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Enhanced 6-slot chassis (WS-C6506-E) serves as the centralized core switch, integrating modular line cards for 10/40GbE uplinks, advanced QoS and redundant supervisor engines. This deployment delivers high availability, scalable performance and investment protection through hot-swappable modules and seamless IOS feature upgrades, resulting in 99.999% uptime and simplified network management.
In a virtualized data center, the WS-C6506-E Catalyst 6500 chassis aggregates multiple Top-of-Rack switches and firewall clusters using high-density 10/40/100GbE line cards and policy-based segmentation. This design optimizes east-west traffic, reduces latency and enables granular security enforcement, yielding a 30% improvement in application performance and streamlined operations.
For a regional service provider offering MPLS VPN and Ethernet services, the 12RU WS-C6506-E chassis supports carrier-grade modules with advanced MPLS, VPLS and QoS features to isolate tenant traffic and ensure SLA compliance. The modular architecture and in-service software upgrades minimize maintenance windows, achieving 24/7 service continuity and efficient capacity scaling as customer demand grows.
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| WS-C6506-E |  WS-C6504E-S32P10GE |  WS-C6504E-S32P-GE |  VS-C6504E-S720-10G |  VS-C6506E-S720-10G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis | Rack-mount | Chassis |
| 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-C6506-E | WS-C6504E-S32P10GE | WS-C6504E-S32P-GE | VS-C6504E-S720-10G | VS-C6506E-S720-10G |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | POE | POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 6 modular slots for line cards | 4 expansion slots | 4-slot chassis with 32 integrated PoE Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 6-slot chassis with S720 module and 10G uplink |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 6506-E Chassis Switch | Cisco Catalyst 6504-E with 32-Port PoE and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Uplink | Cisco Catalyst 6504E 32-port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Switch | VS-C6504E-S720-10G Ethernet Switch | VS-C6506E-S720-10G Chassis Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 4 RU | 4 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 4 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G / 10G | 10G | 1G | 10G | 10G |
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The Cisco WS-C6506-E is a 6-slot, 12-RU Catalyst 6500 Enhanced chassis designed for high-performance modular networking.
It provides six line-card slots and occupies 12 rack units (RU) in a standard 19-inch equipment rack.
The chassis ships without power supplies or a fan tray, enabling you to select Cisco modular PSUs and cooling trays to match your requirements.
It supports Cisco Supervisor Engine Series 720, Series 2T, SRE, and future Catalyst 6500 supervisor engines.
The WS-C6506-E is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6500 and 4500-E series line cards for switching, routing, security, and services.
With a Supervisor Engine 2T, the chassis delivers up to 720 Gbps of system forwarding capacity.
Install Cisco AC or DC modular PSUs into the front-mounted power bays; all PSUs support hot-swap for uninterrupted operation.
Slide an optional Cisco Catalyst fan tray into the rear chassis slot until it clicks into place to enable N+1 or N+N cooling redundancy.
The chassis supports front-to-back airflow with up to six hot-swappable fans, ensuring efficient thermal management.
Yes. The WS-C6506-E fits standard 19-inch racks using the included mounting brackets and hardware.
It is ideal for enterprise core, data center aggregation, and service provider edge deployments that require modular scalability and high availability.
The chassis measures 21.5" H x 19" W x 21" D and weighs approximately 85 lbs (38.5 kg) without PSUs or fan trays.
It offers redundancy through dual supervisor engines, redundant power supplies, and hot-swappable line cards and fans.
Cisco IOS feature sets such as LAN Base, IP Services, and Enterprise Services require software licenses managed via Cisco Smart Licensing.
You can manage the chassis using Cisco IOS XE CLI, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, or the embedded web GUI with SNMP and REST API support.
Cisco provides a limited lifetime warranty on the chassis, with optional SMARTnet service for expedited hardware replacement and software updates.
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