Product Type | Line Card |
Form Factor | Plug-In Card |
Model | WS-X4606-X2-E |
Series | Catalyst 4500 E-Series |
Compatible Chassis | Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series |
Weight | 4.5 lbs (2.04 kg) |
Power Consumption | 150 Watts maximum |
System Requirements | Supervisor Engine 7-E or higher |
Warranty | Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty |
Cisco Catalyst 4500E 6-Port 10GbE X2 Line Card



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- Delivers high-throughput aggregation via six 10GbE ports for bandwidth-intensive enterprise applications
- Designed for seamless integration with Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series systems, enhancing network scalability
- Compliant with RoHS and TAA regulations, making it suitable for government and regulated industry deployments
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series 6-Port 10GbE (X2) line card (model WS-X4606-X2-E) is a high-performance plug-in component designed for the modular Catalyst 4500 E-Series chassis. It provides six 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports via X2 interfaces, catering to high-bandwidth enterprise needs. With a 10 Gbps data transfer rate per port, this card supports efficient core and distribution layer networking operations. Physical dimensions ensure seamless compatibility, and environmental compliance is confirmed through RoHS and TAA certifications. Backed by a Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty, it is a robust solution for mission-critical infrastructures.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Height | 1.2 Inch (3.05 cm) |
Width | 14.25 Inch (36.2 cm) |
Depth | 10.75 Inch (27.3 cm) |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 10% to 85% non-condensing |
Relative Humidity (Storage) | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
MTBF | 346,770 hours |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco IOS Software via Supervisor Engine |
Cloud Managed | No |
Licensing Requirements | No additional license required |
Smart Licensing | Not required – hardware-based license |
Interfaces
Port Type | X2 (10 Gigabit Ethernet) |
Number of Ports | 6 |
Data Transfer Rate per Port | 10 Gbps |
Total Switching Capacity | 60 Gbps |
Interface Bus | WS-X Interface for E-Series Chassis |
Data Link Protocol | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
Supported Transceivers | X2-10GB-SR, X2-10GB-LR, X2-10GB-ER |
Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CSA, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, RoHS, TAA |
Environmental Standards | WEEE, RoHS |
Advanced Security Features
Hardware Access Control | Chassis-level via Supervisor Engine |
Secure Management | Supports SNMPv3, SSH via Supervisor |
Data Plane Security | Depends on installed supervisor and chassis configuration |