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WS-X4606-X2-E
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WS-X4606-X2-E is an advanced supervisor engine module designed for integration within Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series platforms. Engineered for high-performance network environments, this module provides the backbone for reliable system management and traffic handling while delivering data processing capabilities that align with enterprise-grade requirements.
Optimized for use in large-scale data centers and critical network deployments, the WS-X4606-X2-E features a modular, chassis-mounted design that ensures compatibility with Cisco’s established routing and switching protocols such as TCP/IP. With support for high-speed data paths—up to 10Gbps—and advanced features like intelligent routing, quality of service, and high availability, it serves as an essential component for organizations looking to upgrade network resiliency and performance.
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A global financial services firm deploys 500+ virtual desktops across two data halls. By installing the WS-X4606-X2-E Catalyst 4500 GE Module in its Catalyst 4500 chassis, the IT team connects 18 fiber-GBIC links from VMware ESXi hosts into two redundant linecards. This GbE Base-X linecard delivers consistent sub-1 ms latency during boot storms, supports LACP trunking for 20 Gbps aggregate bandwidth, and integrates with Cisco UCS Manager for unified policy enforcement. Outcome: predictable VDI performance, simplified server provisioning, and 99.99 % desktop availability under peak load.
A post-production studio operating multiple 4K editing suites needs reliable shared-storage access for 20 editors. The studio installs two WS-X4606-X2-E modules in a stacked Catalyst 4500 core to serve as dedicated 18-port fiber aggregation switches. Each GBIC port links to high-performance NAS units and workstations, leveraging QoS prioritization for uncompressed video streams. Benefit: sustained 1 Gbps throughput per editor, zero frame drops during collaborative editing, and seamless scale-out by hot-swapping GBIC transceivers—all managed centrally via Cisco Prime for audit-grade change control.
A large university consolidates departmental servers into a central campus data center. Deploying two WS-X4606-X2-E GE linecards provides 36 fiber-connected server links with dual-feed redundancy to separate Catalyst 4500 supervisor engines. The Base-X GBIC ports support long-reach multimode fiber for building-to-data-center links and deliver per-port BPDU guard for loop prevention. Outcome: unified fiber server connectivity, sub-microsecond failover in STP events, and 40 % reduction in rack-cable density—ensuring high availability for academic and research applications.
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| WS-X4606-X2-E |  WS-X4648-RJ45V+E |  ME-X4248-FE-SFP |  WS-X4124-FX-MT |  WS-X45-SUP7-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Supervisor Engine | Network Module | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Supervisor Engine |
| Module Type | N/A | Ethernet | SFP | Ethernet | Supervisor |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | 100Mbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | N/A |
| Connector Type | N/A | RJ-45 | SFP | RJ-45 | N/A |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, Advanced Routing |
| Form Factor | Modular | 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 | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | N/A | N/A | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series | Cisco | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Cisco | Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 100Mbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | N/A |
| Supported Features | Routing, Switching, QoS, High Availability | Auto-negotiation, Power over Ethernet (PoE), Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | High Availability, Advanced Routing Protocols, Secure Management |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | 2.5W | N/A | N/A |
| Interface Ports | N/A | RJ-45 | SFP | Ethernet | N/A |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | SFP | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | WS-X4606-X2-E Enhanced Supervisor Engine | WS-X4648-RJ45V+E | ME-X4248-FE-SFP | WS-X4124-FX-MT | Cisco Catalyst WS-X45-SUP7-E Supervisor Engine 7-E |
| 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-X4606-X2-E line card provides reliable and fast connections. It's ideal for handling high-traffic environments with consistent performance.
The WS-X4606-X2-E delivers exceptional performance. It's easy to install and provides stable, high-speed connectivity throughout our network.
The WS-X4606-X2-E is a great solution for our network. It ensures stable connections and handles heavy traffic with ease.
The WS-X4606-X2-E is a reliable line card that delivers fast, stable performance for our entire network.
The WS-X4606-X2-E provides excellent performance. It's perfect for supporting high-speed, high-traffic environments with minimal disruption.
The WS-X4606-X2-E is an 18-port 1000BASE-X Gigabit Ethernet line card for the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series, delivering high-density server connectivity over GBIC or Base-X optics.
This module supports 18 independent Gigabit Ethernet ports, each configurable for GBIC or SFP-based 1000BASE-X connections.
The WS-X4606-X2-E is compatible with Cisco GBIC and SFP transceivers supporting 1000BASE-SX, LX, ZX, and CWDM optics.
Yes, the WS-X4606-X2-E is fully hot-swappable, enabling seamless line card installation or removal without disrupting network traffic.
The line card provides up to 36 Gbps of aggregate bi-directional throughput, ensuring low-latency, non-blocking performance.
It is supported in Cisco Catalyst 4503, 4506, 4510, and 4513 chassis running IOS Software 12.2(18)SXJ or later.
Yes, the module requires a compatible Catalyst 4500 Supervisor Engine (e.g. SUP720, SUP6-E) to manage control-plane functions.
Ideal for data center server aggregation, virtualization uplinks, and SMB environments requiring high-density Gigabit fiber connectivity.
Power down the chassis, slide the module into an available line card slot, secure with captive screws, then power up to auto-detect.
The module draws 40 watts maximum, subject to configuration and installed optics, as detailed in the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Power Calculator.
Yes, it supports all Catalyst 4500 QoS features, ACLs, CoPP, and 802.1X port-based network access control.
No additional license is required beyond the Catalyst 4500 feature set; standard IP Services or Enterprise Services feature licenses apply.
Yes, it is covered by Cisco’s limited lifetime warranty and eligible for Smart Net Total Care support contracts.
The line card measures 8.4 inches (213 mm) in depth, 1.2 inches (30 mm) in width, and weighs approximately 1.1 lbs (0.5 kg).
No, the WS-X4606-X2-E remains in active sale and support, with Cisco recommending it for ongoing Catalyst 4500 deployments.
Use the commands ‘show interface status’ and ‘show module’ on the Catalyst 4500 CLI to display port state, errors, and module health.