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Cisco Catalyst 6503-E Enhanced 3-Slot Switch Chassis, 4RU

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: WS-C6503-E
  • Catalyst 6500 Enhanced 3-slot chassis,4RU,no PS,no Fan Tray. With its compact 4RU form factor, the Cisco Catalyst 6503-E chassis enables scalable, high-availability networking ideal for secure data centers and remote access environments. Designed for operational flexibility, it accommodates dual supervisor engines and up to two expansion modules for robust performance.
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  • 3-slot chassis supports dual supervisor engines and two Catalyst 6500 series modules
  • Supports both Cisco Catalyst OS and IOS software for operational consistency
  • Clock module (CLK-7600=) provides EOBC and switching bus clocking
  • Redundant design offers 1 to 3 second stateful failover capability
  • Rack-mountable 4RU chassis with approx. 33 lb weight and TAA compliance
  • Does not support WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2 switch fabric modules
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Key Benefits

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  • Offers high availability with stateful failover and dual supervisor engine support, ideal for mission-critical networks
  • Compact 4RU design conserves rack space in dense data center or enterprise deployments
  • Supports multiple network protocols and configurations with compatibility for both Catalyst OS and IOS software

Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 6503-E is a high-performance, 3-slot chassis switch designed for enterprise networking. Its 4RU form factor supports up to two Catalyst 6500 modules and dual supervisor engines with rapid failover for high availability. The chassis offers Layer 2 functionality, runs both Catalyst OS and IOS software, and is TAA-compliant. Features include a replaceable clock module and a non-replaceable voltage termination module, all within a compact and scalable chassis ideal for secure data centers and remote applications.

Specifications

Primary Information
Product Model 6503-E
Number of Total Expansion Slots 3
Depth 17.37" (441.20 mm); 17.4"
Width 21.8"
Height 7" (177.80 mm)
Brand Name Cisco
Product Series 6500
Product Line Catalyst
Product Name 6503-E Switch Chassis
Additional Information
  • Supervisor engines are installed in slot 1 and slot 2
  • Supports up to two Catalyst 6500 series modules
  • Does not support the WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2 Switch Fabric Modules
  • The Cisco Catalyst 6503-E supports both Cisco Catalyst OS and Cisco IOS Software
  • The Cisco Catalyst 6503-E provides maximum uptime with redundancy and rapid (1 to 3 seconds) stateful failover across supervisor engines.
  • Supports one or two power supplies

Clock and VTT module:

  • One replaceable clock module (CLK-7600=) provides clocking signals to the EOBC channel and the switching bus
  • Non-replaceable voltage termination (VTT) module provides reference voltage for bus signals
Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
Form Factor Rack-mountable
Weight (Approximate) 33
Layer Supported 2
Marketing Information

The new 3-slot Cisco Catalyst 6503-E Switch chassis offers a compact 4 rack-unit height that is ideally suited for multi-Gbps secure data centers, remote access, e-commerce, and converged network solutions. The Cisco Catalyst 6503-E supports Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series end-to-end operational consistency benefits.
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.cisco.com
Manufacturer Part Number WS-C6503-E
Product Type Switch Chassis

UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code 43222612

Special Feature
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TAA compliance Yes