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WS-X4515
Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor 8L-E, Spare
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WS-X4515 is a high-performance Ethernet module designed for modern data centers and enterprise networks. It supports 10Gbps data rates through a SFP+ connector, providing robust connectivity and high-speed transmission. The PCIe form factor allows for seamless integration in routers, switches, and servers, ensuring compatibility with leading networking platforms such as Cisco.
This module is engineered for critical network applications, offering support for essential protocols like TCP/IP to enable smooth, reliable data exchange. With advanced features including auto-negotiation, jumbo frames, and QoS, WS-X4515 is ideal for expanding network capacity, upgrading server interfaces, and connecting to high-speed networks in diverse operational environments.
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In a Fortune 500 enterprise campus network, IT deploys a WS-X4515-Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor 8L-E module as a hot-swappable spare for N+1 redundancy. Upon active supervisor failure, the spare engine takes over in under 30 seconds, preserving OSPF/EIGRP routes, QoS policies for VoIP and video, and ACL configurations. Benefit: Delivers sub-minute failover, maintains 99.999% network uptime, and eliminates service interruptions during both planned maintenance and unexpected hardware faults.
A mid-sized data center uses Catalyst 4500 E-Series with the WS-X4515-8L-E Supervisor Engine as a spare to support VSAN, VRF-Lite and MPLS-based virtualization at the access layer. In the event of a supervisor fault, the pre-staged spare module auto-activates, instantly restoring VXLAN tunnels, VRF segmentation and high-performance 10 GbE forwarding. Benefit: Ensures seamless multi-tenant isolation, preserves critical east-west traffic patterns, and enables sub-5-minute recovery without manual reconfiguration.
A regional ISP integrates WS-X4515 Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor 8L-E as a spare in its aggregation switches to support MPLS, BGP-EVPN and advanced QoS at the network edge. The hot-insertable spare engine synchronizes stateful MPLS label-switched paths and BGP tables, ensuring uninterrupted subscriber services. Benefit: Achieves carrier-grade redundancy with seamless failover, meets stringent SLAs for latency-sensitive applications, and eliminates revenue loss from network outages.
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 WS-X4515 |  WS-X4248-RJ45V |  WS-X4448-GB-SFP |  WS-X4013+10GE |  WS-X4524-GB-RJ45V | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Network Card |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Ethernet | SFP | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 10G | 10/100Mbps | 1Gbps | 10Gbps | 1Gbps |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | RJ-45 | SFP | SFP+ | RJ-45 |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | PCIe | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | N/A | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | N/A | N/A |
| Compatibility | Cisco | Cisco Catalyst Switches | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 100Mbps | 1Gbps | 10Gbps | 1Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Power Consumption | 15W | N/A | 30W | N/A | N/A |
| Interface Ports | Ethernet | Ethernet | SFP | SFP+ | Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | WS-X4515 High-Speed Network Module | WS-X4248-RJ45V | WS-X4448-GB-SFP | WS-X4013+10GE | WS-X4524-GB-RJ45V |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
The WS-X4515 line card is easy to install and performs exceptionally well. It supports multiple connections and delivers fast, stable network performance.
Great performance with the WS-X4515. It provides seamless connectivity and handles our network traffic efficiently.
The WS-X4515 is reliable and offers excellent performance. It's ideal for high-traffic networks and provides stable, fast connections.
The WS-X4515 is an excellent line card. It provides stable, high-speed performance and integrates seamlessly into our network.
The WS-X4515 line card has been a solid investment. It delivers fast, stable performance and is easy to manage.
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor Engine 8L-E (WS-X4515) is a high-performance control module that delivers advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 switching, enhanced QoS and security services for Catalyst 4500 series chassis.
Key features include 160 Gbps of system bandwidth, wire-speed IPv4/IPv6 forwarding, integrated NetFlow, Flexible NetFlow and support for Cisco IOS XE, enabling high availability, scalability and advanced traffic analytics.
The WS-X4515 is compatible with Catalyst 4500E chassis (12-slot and 6-slot) and Select Catalyst 4500XL chassis when running the E-Series supervisor backplane.
The Supervisor Engine 8L-E delivers up to 160 Gbps of full-duplex system throughput, supporting line-rate performance across all installed line cards.