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WS-C6509E-S32-10GE Overview
WS-C6509E-S32-10GE is a high-performance modular switch featuring a robust chassis architecture designed to accommodate a 32-slot configuration, which offers advanced scalability and flexibility for growing enterprise and data center networks. With powerful routing and switching capabilities, it supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations, ensuring efficient traffic management and network segmentation.
WS-C6509E-S32-10GE provides versatile power options with redundant and AC power supplies, fortified by integrated 10GE uplink ports that deliver exceptional throughput and low latency. Its stacking and expansion slot features enhance system performance and resiliency, making it ideally suited for mission-critical applications in campuses, enterprise cores, and service provider environments.
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WS-C6509E-S32-10GE 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
- Over 48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 32 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber / Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C6509E-S32-10GE
- Uplink Configuration
- 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
- 32-slot chassis with 10GE uplink options
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 480 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco WS-C6509E-S32-10GE
- Height
- 4.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 22 inches
- Weight
- 125 lbs
WS-C6509E-S32-10GE Use Case
Enterprise Data Center Core with High-Density 10G Aggregation
Scenario: A global enterprise data center deploys the WS-C6509E-S32-10GE Catalyst 6509E chassis populated with WS-SUP32-10GE-3B supervisor engines and redundant Fan Tray (req. P/S) modules to consolidate spine and leaf switching at 10 Gbps. Benefit/Outcome: Delivers 480 Gbps of non-blocking throughput, sub-10 ms supervisor failover and hot-swappable fan trays for 99.999% availability, enabling seamless VM mobility and application performance at scale.
Campus Network Aggregation with Modular 10G Uplinks
Scenario: A large university campus implements the Catalyst 6509E chassis (WS-C6509E-S32-10GE) with dual WS-SUP32-10GE-3B supervisors and Fan Tray (req. P/S) to aggregate building-level 1 Gbps access switches into a centralized 10 Gbps core. Benefit/Outcome: Achieves high-density 10G uplinks, centralized QoS policies and power redundancy for future growth, reducing network latency by 40% and simplifying tier-2 support.
Service Provider Edge Routing and Switching Platform
Scenario: A regional service provider uses the Catalyst 6509E chassis (WS-C6509E-S32-10GE) with WS-SUP32-10GE-3B and Fan Tray (req. P/S) at the edge POPs to terminate multiple 10 Gbps customer links and run advanced MPLS/segment routing. Benefit/Outcome: Offers carrier-grade resiliency with dual supervisors, 10G forwarding capacity of 320 Mpps and fan redundancy to ensure five-nines uptime, accelerating service turn-up and SLA compliance.
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Product Comparison Table 
| WS-C6509E-S32-10GE |  WS-C6506-E-FWM-K9 |  WS-C6506-E |  WS-C6504E-S32P10GE |  VS-C6509E-S720-10G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 22 inches | N/A | N/A | 30 inches | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis |
| Height | 4.5 inches | N/A | N/A | 7 inches | N/A |
| 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-C6509E-S32-10GE | WS-C6506-E-FWM-K9 | WS-C6506-E | WS-C6504E-S32P10GE | VS-C6509E-S720-10G |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo | Fiber / Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 32 Ports | N/A | N/A | 32 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | Over 48 Ports | Under 12 Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 32-slot chassis with 10GE uplink options | Integrated management interfaces and expansion slots for service modules | 6 modular slots for line cards | 4 expansion slots | 9 module slots with support for 10G uplinks |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 530 W | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco WS-C6509E-S32-10GE | Cisco Catalyst 6506-E Supervisor Engine with FWM | Cisco Catalyst 6506-E Chassis Switch | Cisco Catalyst 6504-E with 32-Port PoE and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Uplink | Cisco Catalyst VS-C6509E-S720-10G |
| Product Type | Switch | Supervisor Module | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 4 RU | 1 RU | 4 RU | 4 RU | 4 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | N/A | N/A | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 480 Gbps | N/A | N/A | 320 Gbps | 720 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 1G / 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 125 lbs | N/A | N/A | 80 lbs | N/A |
| Width | 17.5 inches | N/A | N/A | 19 inches | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
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Ahsan Malik
5
Stable control plane.
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Klaus Richter
4
Good for core switching roles.
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Sami Ullah
4
Reliable operation.
E
Edward Price
4
Cisco quality hardware.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco WS-C6509E-S32-10GE chassis?
The Cisco WS-C6509E-S32-10GE is a high-performance 9-slot modular chassis designed for enterprise campus and data center aggregation with integrated Supervisor Engine 32-10GE support.
What are the key features of the WS-SUP32-10GE-3B Supervisor Engine?
The WS-SUP32-10GE-3B delivers up to 720 Gbps of switching capacity, eight integrated 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports, industry-leading Cisco IOS XE software and redundant control-plane support.
How many line-card slots does the 6509E chassis provide?
The Cisco 6509E chassis offers nine full-width slots for line cards and two dedicated slots for Supervisor Engines, enabling flexible deployment of up to 11 modules.
What is the maximum switching capacity of the Cisco 6509E with SUP32-10GE?
With the WS-SUP32-10GE-3B installed, the 6509E chassis supports up to 720 Gbps of aggregate switching capacity and up to 1.44 bpps forwarding performance.
Can the Cisco 6509E support redundant Supervisor Engines?
Yes. The 6509E chassis supports dual Supervisor Engine installation in dedicated slots for Hitless redundancy, stateful switchover (SSO) and nonstop forwarding (NSF).
Which power supplies are compatible with the 6509E chassis?
The Cisco 6509E supports AC power supplies including the PWR-650-AC, PWR-1100-AC, and high-capacity PWR-1800-AC units, all hot-swappable and load-sharing.
What fan tray is required for the 6509E chassis?
The Cisco 6509E chassis requires a dedicated fan tray assembly (FAN-6509-E-TRAY) for proper cooling, which operates with all supported power supplies.
Which line cards and modules are supported by the 6509E chassis?
The 6509E supports Cisco Catalyst 6500 family line cards, including Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10-Gigabit Ethernet, service modules and Supervisor Engine modules.
What rack space does the Cisco 6509E chassis occupy?
The Cisco 6509E chassis occupies 9 rack units (9U) of standard 19-inch rack space and includes integrated front-to-rear airflow management.
What management interfaces are available on the WS-SUP32-10GE-3B?
The WS-SUP32-10GE-3B provides an RJ-45 console port, an auxiliary port, a USB Type-A port for software management and an out-of-band 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port.
Does the 6509E chassis run Cisco IOS software?
Yes. The Cisco 6509E chassis with Supervisor Engine 32-10GE-3B runs Cisco IOS XE, offering advanced feature sets for routing, switching, security and virtualization.
Which software features are supported on the WS-SUP32-10GE-3B?
The WS-SUP32-10GE-3B supports advanced features including IPv4/IPv6 routing, MPLS, VPN, QoS, multicast, Cisco TrustSec and Cisco Application Visibility and Control.
What are the environmental requirements for the 6509E chassis?
The operational temperature range is 0°C to 40°C, relative humidity of 10% to 90% non-condensing, and altitude up to 3,000 meters, per Cisco environmental guidelines.
What warranty and support options are available?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty for the 6509E chassis and a one-year warranty for fan trays and power supplies, with optional Cisco SMARTnet service for enhanced coverage.
How do I install the WS-SUP32-10GE-3B in the 6509E chassis?
Power off the chassis, slide the WS-SUP32-10GE-3B into supervisor slot 5 or 6, secure the captive screws and power on; system automatically recognizes and boots the module.
How do I configure high availability on the Cisco 6509E?
Install dual WS-SUP32-10GE-3B modules, enable Cisco Stateful Switchover (SSO) and Nonstop Forwarding (NSF) in software configuration to achieve seamless failover.