| Network Device Type | |
| Model | |
| Connectivity Technology | |
| Data Transfer Rate | |
| Data Link Protocol | |
| Status Indicators | |
| RAM / Total Installed Size | |
| Flash Memory / Installed Size | |
| Networking Compliant Standards | |
| Media Layer Supported | |
| Power / Device Type | |
| Power / Provided (W) | |
| MTBF | 710119 |
| Features | |
| Expansion Slot Type | Supervisor Engine |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No |
| PoE (RJ-45) Port | No |
| Bypass | No |
| Stack Port | No |
| Management Port | No |
| Modular | No |
| USB | No |
| Number of Total Expansion Slots | 6 |
| LRE Port | No |
| Token Ring Port | No |
| Compatible Rack Unit | 10U |
| Manageable | Yes |
| Depth | 12.5" |
| Width | 17.31" (439.67 mm) |
| Height | 17.4" |
| Product Type | Switch Chassis |
| Brand Name | Cisco |
| Product Series | 4500E |
| Product Line | Catalyst |
| Product Name | Catalyst WS-C4506-E Chassis |
| Product Model | 4506-E |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems, Inc |
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| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Weight (Approximate) | 18.37 |
| Layer Supported | 2 |
| Power Source | Power Supply |
| Marketing Information | The Cisco® Catalyst® 4500 Series Switches enable borderless networks, providing high performance, mobile, and secure user experience through Layer 2-4 switching investments. They enable security, mobility, application performance, video, and energy savings over an infrastructure that supports resiliency, virtualization, and automation. Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Switches provide borderless performance, scalability, and services with reduced total cost of ownership and superior investment protection. |
| Manufacturer Website Address | http://www.cisco.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C4506-E= |
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Cisco Catalyst 4506-E Switch Chassis, 6-Slot, Rack-Mountable

Key Benefits
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- Modular 6-slot design allows enterprises to expand capacity with Supervisor Engine modules.
- Advanced manageability supports robust VLAN, QoS, and SNMP control for complex networks.
- High MTBF ensures long operational life and reduced downtime in enterprise IT environments.
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 4506-E Switch Chassis is engineered for high-performance Layer 2 infrastructure and optimized for environments requiring scalability, resilience, and integrated services. This 6-slot chassis belongs to the Catalyst 4500E series and supports Supervisor Engine modules for modular flexibility.
Rack-mountable in a 10U form factor, the Catalyst 4506-E measures 17.4 inches in height, 17.31 inches in width, and 12.5 inches in depth. Its manageability is enhanced by VLAN, MIB, SNMP, CLI, and QoS support, contributing to robust network performance. While the fan is included, the power supply must be purchased separately.
With an MTBF of over 710,000 hours, this chassis delivers dependable network uptime, making it ideal for enterprises investing in secure and scalable switching platforms.
Specifications
Primary Information
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| COO | MEXICO |
| TAA compliance | Yes |
Network
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UNSPSC Code
| UNSPSC Code | 43222612 |