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WS-C6509E-S32-GE Overview
WS-C6509E-S32-GE is a high-performance switch module featuring a robust modular chassis architecture that ensures optimal scalability, advanced stacking capabilities, and reliable operation in demanding network environments. Designed with flexible power options and redundant power supplies, it offers a blend of performance and resilience for mission-critical applications.
Overview of WS-C6509E-S32-GE highlights its 32-port configuration supporting 10/100/1000 Ethernet connectivity, efficient throughput, and high-density deployment use cases such as enterprise core networks and data centers. Its design integrates advanced features like flexible uplink configurations and reliable expansion capabilities to meet evolving network demands.
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WS-C6509E-S32-GE 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
- 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-C6509E-S32-GE
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- Combo
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 32 fixed GE ports
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- N/A
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 6509E 32-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
WS-C6509E-S32-GE Use Case
Enterprise Campus Core Aggregation with Cisco Catalyst 6509E
In a large university campus network, the WS-C6509E-S32-GE chassis equipped with WS-SUP32-GE-3B and redundant Fan Tray ensures high-density Gigabit uplinks for 5,000+ endpoints. Leveraging advanced QoS, non-stop forwarding and hot-swappable fan modules, IT teams deliver consistent multi-service performance, simplify fault domains and guarantee sub-millisecond convergence for mission-critical voice, video and data applications.
Data Center Distribution & Virtualization Fabric
As the aggregation layer in a private cloud environment, the Cisco Catalyst 6509E with Supervisor Engine 32-GE-3B and dedicated Fan Tray provides 48+1GbE server uplinks and hardware-accelerated MACsec encryption. This solution enables dynamic VLAN segmentation, VXLAN overlay support and real-time telemetry, accelerating VM mobility while maintaining multi-tenant isolation, seamless workload scaling and 99.999% data center uptime.
Service Provider Metro Ethernet Edge
In a metropolitan service provider PoP, the WS-C6509E-S32-GE chassis—including WS-SUP32-GE-3B and Fan Tray for optimal cooling—delivers high-capacity 1/10GbE Ethernet aggregation. The platform’s per-slot redundancy, MPLS L3VPN support and granular SLA-driven QoS ensure carrier-grade reliability, simplified provisioning of business Ethernet services and real-time SLAMonitoring for enterprise customers.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| WS-C6509E-S32-GE |  WS-C6509-E-FWM-K9 |  WS-C6509E-S32-10GE |  WS-C6509E-S32P10GE |  VS-C6504E-S720-10G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | N/A | 24 inches | 22 inches | 28 inches | 18 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis | Rack-mount |
| Height | N/A | 10.5 inches | 4.5 inches | 7 inches | 1.75 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-C6509E-S32-GE | WS-C6509-E-FWM-K9 | WS-C6509E-S32-10GE | WS-C6509E-S32P10GE | VS-C6504E-S720-10G |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Fiber / Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 32 Ports | N/A | 32 Ports | 32 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 32 fixed GE ports | 9 Slots (8 for line cards, 1 for supervisor module) | 32-slot chassis with 10GE uplink options | 32-slot chassis supporting multiple module types | 24 x 10/100/1000 ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 6509E 32-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module | Cisco Catalyst 6509-E-FWM-K9 | Cisco WS-C6509E-S32-10GE | Cisco Catalyst 6509E-S32P10GE | VS-C6504E-S720-10G Ethernet Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 6 RU | 4 RU | 4 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | Combo | N/A | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | N/A | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 640 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1,280 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 1G / 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | N/A | 70 lbs | 125 lbs | 150 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Width | N/A | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 19 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
F
Faisal Karim
4
Easy integration with chassis.
J
Johan Svensson
4
Stable and predictable.
A
Adnan Rafiq
4
Good long term reliability.
H
Henry Walters
4
Dependable Cisco module.
Questions & Answers
What are the key features of the Cisco Catalyst 6509E with WS-SUP32-GE-3B?
The Cisco Catalyst 6509E with WS-SUP32-GE-3B provides 32 integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports, 720 Gbps switching capacity, redundant supervisor and fan trays, modular expansion slots, and advanced IOS features for high-performance enterprise deployments.
How many Gigabit Ethernet ports does the WS-C6509E-S32-GE support?
The WS-C6509E-S32-GE chassis ships with 32 fixed Gigabit Ethernet ports on the WS-SUP32-GE-3B supervisor engine, expandable via line cards to accommodate additional 1G, 10G, and service-module interfaces.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of this switch?
The Cisco Catalyst 6509E delivers 720 Gbps switching capacity and up to 540 Mpps forwarding rate, ensuring wire-speed performance for demanding data center and campus environments.
Which Cisco IOS Software feature sets are supported?
The WS-C6509E-S32-GE supports Cisco IOS Software IP Services, Advanced IP Services, and Advanced Enterprise Services feature sets for routing, QoS, security, MPLS, and virtualization.
What power supplies are required for the 6509E chassis?
The Catalyst 6509E requires up to three redundant power supplies (AC or DC), purchased separately. Supported models include the 6500 W AC PSU and 1500 W AC/DC PSU for high availability.
Does the package include a fan tray?
Yes. The WS-C6509E-S32-GE bundle requires and ships with a compatible Fan Tray (PWR-FAN-6509) to maintain optimal chassis cooling.
Can I hot-swap the supervisor engine or fan tray?
Yes. The 6509E chassis supports in-service hot swap of supervisor engines, power supplies, and fan trays without network downtime when configured with redundancy.
Which line cards are compatible with the Catalyst 6509E?
The 6509E supports Cisco 6500 series line cards, including E-Series 10G Ethernet modules, Supervisor I/O modules, service modules (ACE, IPS, WAAS), and third-party approved cards.
What redundancy options are available on the 6509E?
The 6509E offers dual supervisor engine slots, dual power-supply bays, and N+1 fan tray redundancy for carrier-grade high availability and nonstop forwarding.
How do I install and configure the WS-SUP32-GE-3B supervisor engine?
Install the WS-SUP32-GE-3B into the supervisor slot, connect power and fan trays, power on, and use the CLI via console or Telnet/SSH to run 'setup' for basic configuration.
What are the physical and environmental specifications?
The chassis measures 17.5 x 17.5 x 27 in, weighs 63 lbs empty, operates at 0–45°C, and requires 10–90% non-condensing humidity. Acoustic noise is 63 dBA at 25°C.
Does the WS-C6509E-S32-GE support Cisco Software Licensing?
Yes. The switch supports Cisco Smart Licensing for on-demand feature activation and management, simplifying license tracking and compliance across all IOS software packages.
What warranty and support options are available?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty with next-business-day replacement and optional SMARTnet services for 24/7 technical support, software updates, and advanced hardware replacement.
How do I troubleshoot a fan tray failure?
Monitor fan status via 'show environment all'. If a fan tray fails, hot-swap with a redundant module, verify firmware compatibility, and check power supply voltage for proper operation.
What are the dimensions and weight of the fully loaded chassis?
A fully loaded 6509E with modules and power supplies measures 17.5 x 17.5 x 27 in and weighs approximately 200 lbs, depending on installed components.
Can I upgrade the supervisor engine for higher performance?
Yes. You can upgrade to Supervisor Engine 32 or 720 Supervisor Engine 2T modules for higher throughput, Quad-Core CPU, increased memory, and enhanced feature support.