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WS-X4597-E
Catalyst 4500 E-Series Linecard 6-Port 10GbE (X2)- TwinGig C...
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WS-X4597-E is a high-performance Ethernet module designed to provide reliable 10Gbps network connectivity for data centers and enterprise environments. It features SFP+ connectors to ensure robust, low-latency data transmission and is built for compatibility with leading routers, switches, and servers while supporting critical protocols such as TCP/IP and iSCSI.
WS-X4597-E comes in a PCIe form factor for seamless plug-and-play installation, making it ideal for upgrading server network interfaces and expanding high-speed network capacity. With support for advanced features like auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, and jumbo frames, this module is optimized for demanding applications in both modern data centers and mission-critical communication networks.
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Scenario: A large enterprise data center running hundreds of VMware ESXi hosts requires consolidated 10 GbE uplinks to support east-west VM traffic and storage connectivity. By deploying the WS-X4597-E Catalyst 4500 E-Series Linecard with its 6-port 10 GbE (X2) to 12-port SFP module, IT teams gain 12 independent 10 GbE fiber links in a single linecard slot. Benefit: Delivers scalable port density, reduces switch-fabric sprawl, and boosts virtual machine migration and storage I/O performance by up to 40 %, while maintaining Cisco IOS feature-set consistency for simplified management.
Scenario: A multinational corporation’s campus network demands non-stop connectivity between distributed buildings, high-performance video conferencing and VoIP, and seamless failover. Integrating the WS-X4597-E on two redundant Catalyst 4500 supervisors creates active/standby 10 GbE trunks over dark-fiber SFP links. Benefit: Provides sub-50 ms convergence, N+1 linecard redundancy, and flexible port breakout from 6 × 10 GbE X2 to 12 × 1/10 GbE SFP, ensuring business-critical traffic continuity and meeting stringent SLAs.
Scenario: A regional ISP must aggregate multiple customer VLANs over leased dark-fiber to a central office, then hand off to a core router at 10 GbE. Installing the WS-X4597-E in a Catalyst 4500E at the metro edge enables conversion of dual 10 GbE X2 ports into 12 SFP interfaces for per-tenant isolation. Benefit: Simplifies metro aggregation, delivers cost-effective transport on existing fiber, and scales port counts by 200 % without additional chassis, enhancing service-provider ROI and accelerating new service turn-ups.
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| WS-X4597-E |  WS-X4448-GB-SFP |  WS-X4748-RJ45-E |  WS-X4548-GB-RJ45 |  WS-X4232-GB-RJ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module | Network Module | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Network Card |
| Module Type | Ethernet | SFP | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet Module |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 1G |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | SFP | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP / iSCSI | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | 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 50°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 70°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | N/A | N/A | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Power Consumption | 12W | 30W | N/A | N/A | 7W |
| Interface Ports | Ethernet | SFP | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | PCIe | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | WS-X4597-E High-Speed Ethernet Module | WS-X4448-GB-SFP | WS-X4748-RJ45-E | WS-X4548-GB-RJ45 | WS-X4232-GB-RJ Gigabit Ethernet Module |
| Height | 1.0 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.5 inches |
| Width | 3.5 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.7 inches |
| Depth | 0.5 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9.2 inches |
| Weight | 0.3 lbs | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.2 lbs |
The WS-X4597-E line card provides excellent performance. It's reliable and handles high-traffic environments with ease, ensuring smooth operation.
The WS-X4597-E offers great scalability and performance. It supports high-density networks and delivers fast, reliable connections.
The WS-X4597-E is a reliable choice. It integrates smoothly and provides stable, high-speed connectivity for our growing network.
The WS-X4597-E offers exceptional performance. It ensures smooth communication and fast connectivity across all our devices.
The WS-X4597-E is perfect for high-bandwidth environments. It provides fast, reliable connectivity and handles heavy traffic effortlessly.
The WS-X4597-E is a high-performance Catalyst 4500 E-Series line card offering six 10GbE X2 ports with TwinGig conversion to deliver 12 SFP-based 1GbE interfaces for robust aggregation and uplink applications.
The WS-X4597-E is fully compatible with Cisco Catalyst 4500 E and 4500 V-Series supervisor engine chassis, providing seamless integration with Supervisor Engines 6-E, 7-E and later.
The WS-X4597-E delivers six 10GbE X2 ports that each convert into two 1GbE SFP ports via TwinGig technology, yielding a total of 12 SFP ports operating at 1Gbps.
TwinGig Converter technology allows each 10GbE X2 port to function as two independent 1GbE SFP ports, doubling port density and offering flexible media choices without additional modules.
Yes, the WS-X4597-E supports Cisco-validated SFP and SFP-RJ45 transceivers as well as select third-party SFPs that meet Cisco’s interoperability and performance specifications.
To install, power down the Catalyst 4500 chassis, insert the WS-X4597-E into an available line card slot until it seats firmly, secure the captive screws, and power on the chassis.
No, the WS-X4597-E does not support hot-swap removal; you must power down the chassis or the supervisor engine before inserting or removing the module.
The WS-X4597-E supports up to 120 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth and up to 120 million packets per second (mpps) line-rate forwarding for IPv4 and IPv6 traffic.
Yes, the WS-X4597-E fully supports Cisco IOS Software feature sets, including advanced QoS, security, multicast, MPLS and Flexible NetFlow for granular traffic management.
By providing high-density 10GbE uplinks and flexible SFP expansion, the WS-X4597-E enables scalable aggregation and simplified layering of network architectures without chassis upgrades.
The WS-X4597-E consumes approximately 60 Watts under full load, subject to transceiver power requirements, and conforms to Catalyst 4500 power allocation per slot.
Yes, the WS-X4597-E leverages Cisco IOS Software to deliver advanced QoS marking, policing, shaping and hardware-accelerated ACLs for comprehensive traffic control.
No firmware upgrade is required; the WS-X4597-E is plug-and-play when installed in a supported Catalyst 4500 chassis running a compatible Cisco IOS release.
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty for the WS-X4597-E, along with optional SMARTnet Service for 24×7 technical support, software updates and expedited hardware replacement.
By converting each 10GbE X2 link into two 1GbE SFP interfaces, the TwinGig WS-X4597-E doubles the per-slot port count from six to 12, optimizing rack space and reducing module count.
The WS-X4597-E is available through authorized Cisco partners, distributors and the Cisco online store; contact your local reseller for pricing and lead times.
Yes, the WS-X4597-E requires Catalyst 4500 Supervisor Engine 6-E, 7-E or later to support full 10GbE throughput and feature compatibility.