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WS-C6509-E Overview
WS-C6509-E is a modular, high-performance chassis switch engineered to deliver exceptional scalability and reliability for enterprise networking. It features a robust architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, utilizes redundant power supplies for continuous operation, and provides a versatile mix of ports and uplink options—including 10/100/1000 Ethernet and 10G uplinks—to adapt to diverse connectivity needs.
The design of WS-C6509-E emphasizes flexible expansion with multiple line card and supervisor slots, enabling seamless stacking and tailored configurations. Its high switching capacity makes it ideal for mission-critical applications in data centers and large campus environments where performance, efficient routing, and network resiliency are paramount.
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WS-C6509-E Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Brand
- Cisco
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Chassis
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- Over 48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 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-C6509-E
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- Combo
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 4 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 8 Line Card Slots, 2 Supervisor Slots
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 104 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 6509-E Enterprise Services Switch
- Height
- 8.6 inches
- Width
- 17.4 inches
- Depth
- 22 inches
- Weight
- 77 lbs
WS-C6509-E Use Case
Enterprise Data Center Core Aggregation
In a global financial services environment, the WS-C6509-E 9-slot Catalyst 6500 Enhanced chassis serves as the non-blocking core switch aggregating 10/40/100 GbE leaf switches. By accommodating high-density line cards and redundant supervisor engines, it delivers up to 720 Gbps per slot and sub-50 µs latency under full load, ensuring deterministic performance, seamless scalability, and five-9s uptime for mission-critical trading applications.
Service Provider MPLS Edge Aggregation
A regional ISP implements the 15RU, 9-slot Catalyst 6509-E chassis at its aggregation POP to terminate hundreds of customer MPLS VPNs. Leveraging modular QoS, Layer 3 VPN, and hardware-based traffic encryption line cards, the platform delivers carrier-grade resilience and 1.44 Tbps system throughput. This enables differentiated SLAs, bandwidth on demand, and rapid service provisioning with sub-10 ms failover.
Campus Distribution and IoT Convergence
In a large university campus, the Catalyst 6509-E chassis aggregates PoE+ edge switches, wireless controllers, and IoT gateways. Featuring hot-swappable slots and advanced multicast services, it supports high-density 802.11ax AP deployments and real-time analytics for smart-building sensors. The result is simplified network operations, centralized policy enforcement, and capacity for future growth without forklift upgrades.
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Product Comparison Table 
| WS-C6509-E |  WS-C6504E-S32P-GE |  WS-C6504E-S32P10GE |  VS-C6509VE-S72010G |  VS-C6513-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 | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis | Rack-mount |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Base |
| 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-C6509-E | WS-C6504E-S32P-GE | WS-C6504E-S32P10GE | VS-C6509VE-S72010G | VS-C6513-S720-10G |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo | Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 32 Ports | 32 Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | POE | POE | POE+ | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 8 Line Card Slots, 2 Supervisor Slots | 4-slot chassis with 32 integrated PoE Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports | 4 expansion slots | Modular chassis supporting dedicated interface modules | 48 Ethernet ports, 4 SFP uplink ports |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 6509-E Enterprise Services Switch | Cisco Catalyst 6504E 32-port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Switch | Cisco Catalyst 6504-E with 32-Port PoE and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Uplink | VS-C6509VE-S72010G | VS-C6513-S720-10G High-Performance Rack Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | Combo | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 1G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Sohail Akram
5
Still reliable in production.
T
Timo Lehtinen
4
Good expansion capacity.
F
Farhan Qazi
5
Stable operation.
R
Richard Stone
5
Classic Cisco reliability.