Name: Cat6509E chassis, WS-S32-GE-PISA, Fan Tray (req.P/S)
Brand: Cisco
SKU: WS-C6509E-S32P-GE
Price: 1656.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)

Question 1

What is the Cisco Catalyst WS-C6509E-S32P-GE chassis?

Accepted Answer

The WS-C6509E-S32P-GE is a 9-slot modular Catalyst 6509E chassis that ships with a Supervisor Engine 2, a WS-S32-GE-PISA 32-port Gigabit Ethernet line card and a fan tray; it delivers up to 720 Gbps of switching capacity with redundant cooling and power options.

Question 2

How many line-card slots does the Catalyst 6509E chassis provide?

Accepted Answer

The Catalyst 6509E chassis provides 9 full-width slots that accept Supervisor engines, Gigabit Ethernet and other Catalyst 6500 family line cards.

Question 3

What is the total switching capacity of the WS-C6509E-S32P-GE?

Accepted Answer

When populated with Supervisor Engine 2, the chassis delivers up to 720 Gbps of non-blocking switching capacity and up to 216 Mpps packet forwarding performance.

Question 4

What capabilities does the WS-S32-GE-PISA line card offer?

Accepted Answer

The WS-S32-GE-PISA provides 32 fixed Gigabit Ethernet ports, wire-speed forwarding, hot-swap support and full integration with Cisco IOS feature sets including QoS, security and multicast.

Question 5

Which power supplies are required for optimal operation?

Accepted Answer

The Catalyst 6509E supports up to three redundant power supplies (AC or DC), with a minimum of two hot-swappable units recommended for uninterrupted operation.

Question 6

Is the Catalyst 6509E chassis backward compatible with older modules?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the 6509E chassis is backwards compatible with all Catalyst 6500 family modules and Supervisor engines that comply with the enhanced environmental and power specifications.

Question 7

What cooling components are included with the chassis?

Accepted Answer

The WS-C6509E-S32P-GE ships with a front-to-back fan tray featuring six hot-swappable fans and supports redundant fan trays for high-availability cooling.

Question 8

How is the Cisco Catalyst 6509E managed?

Accepted Answer

Management is via the embedded Supervisor Engine console, Cisco IOS CLI, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, SNMP v2/v3 and industry-standard Telnet/SSH protocols.

Question 9

What are the physical dimensions and weight of the chassis?

Accepted Answer

The Catalyst 6509E measures 6.9" H x 17.5" W x 25.7" D (17.5 cm x 44.5 cm x 65.3 cm) and weighs approximately 88 lbs (40 kg) without cards or power supplies.

Question 10

What operating temperature range does the 6509E support?

Accepted Answer

The chassis operates in temperatures from 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) and can be stored from –13°F to 158°F (–25°C to 70°C).

Question 11

Does the chassis support Cisco IOS Software feature sets?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports the full suite of Cisco IOS image feature sets, including IP Services, Advanced Enterprise Services, Security and Multicast.

Question 12

Can I use third-party SFP modules with the WS-S32-GE-PISA?

Accepted Answer

Cisco recommends Cisco-qualified third-party SFP modules; compatibility can be verified via the Cisco Transceiver Module Matrix for plug-and-play operation.

Question 13

What warranty coverage does the WS-C6509E-S32P-GE include?

Accepted Answer

This product comes with a limited lifetime hardware warranty, including return-for-repair coverage and 90 days of Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support.

Question 14

How do I replace the fan tray in the Catalyst 6509E?

Accepted Answer

Power down the chassis, loosen the captive screws on the fan tray, pull it straight out, insert the new tray until it clicks, and retighten the screws. Then power up the chassis.

Question 15

What traffic forwarding rates can I expect from the Supervisor Engine 2?

Accepted Answer

Supervisor Engine 2 delivers up to 216 Mpps of packet forwarding performance and supports up to 256 K MAC addresses and 64 K routes.

Question 16

How do I upgrade the Supervisor Engine firmware?

Accepted Answer

Upload the new IOS image to flash via TFTP/FTP/USB, verify its checksum, set the boot variable, and reload the Supervisor to apply the upgrade.

Question 17

What are the primary use cases for the Catalyst 6509E in enterprise networks?

Accepted Answer

Common use cases include core and distribution layer switching, data center aggregation, campus backbone, and service provider peering due to its high port density and modular flexibility.

	WS-C6509E-S32P-GE	VS-C6513-S720-10G	WS-C6506-E-FWM-K9	WS-C6509E-S32-GE	VS-C6509E-S720-10G
Depth	28 inches	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ethernet Technology	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000
Flash Memory	256 MB	256 MB	64 MB	64 MB	256 MB
Form Factor	Chassis	Rack-mount	Chassis	Chassis	Chassis
Height	7 inches	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
IOS	IP Services	LAN Base	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-S32P-GE	VS-C6513-S720-10G	WS-C6506-E-FWM-K9	WS-C6509E-S32-GE	VS-C6509E-S720-10G
Media Type Supported	Twisted Pair	Twisted Pair / Fiber	Twisted Pair	Combo	Fiber / Combo
Memory	256 MB	512 MB	256 MB	256 MB	256 MB
Number of Downlink Ports	32 Ports	48 Ports	N/A	32 Ports	48 Ports
Number of Ethernet Ports	24–48 Ports	24–48 Ports	Under 12 Ports	24–48 Ports	Over 48 Ports
POE Support	POE	Non POE	Non POE	Non POE	Non POE
Port/Expansion Slot Details	8 Line Card Slots, 1 Supervisor Slot	48 Ethernet ports, 4 SFP uplink ports	Integrated management interfaces and expansion slots for service modules	32 fixed GE ports	9 module slots with support for 10G uplinks
Power Consumption	600 W	N/A	530 W	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
Product Name	Cisco Catalyst 6509-E 32-Port PoE Switch - Gigabit Ethernet	VS-C6513-S720-10G High-Performance Rack Switch	Cisco Catalyst 6506-E Supervisor Engine with FWM	Cisco Catalyst 6509E 32-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module	Cisco Catalyst VS-C6509E-S720-10G
Product Type	Switch	Switch	Supervisor Module	Switch	Switch
Rack Units	4 RU	1 RU	1 RU	1 RU	4 RU
Redundant Power Supply Supported	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SFP Ports	4 SFP Ports	4 SFP Ports	N/A	Combo	4 SFP Ports
Switching Capacity	92 Gbps	N/A	N/A	N/A	720 Gbps
Switching Capacity with Stacking	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Uplink Configuration	1G	10G	10G	1G	10G
Weight	110 lbs	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Width	19 inches	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

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