Product Type | Switch Chassis |
Product Line | Catalyst |
Product Series | 4500 |
Product Model | 4506 |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Height | 17.4" |
Width | 17.31" (439.67 mm) |
Depth | 12.50" (317.50 mm) |
Weight (Approximate) | 40.50 |
Power Source | Power Supply |
Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes |
Refurbished | Yes |
Slot Configuration | 6 slots (Slot 1 for Supervisor only, Slots 2-6 for line cards) |
PoE Support | Integrated Power over Ethernet |
Rack Mounting | 23" or 19" rack-mountable (hardware included) |
Cisco Catalyst 4506 6-Slot Switch Chassis, Refurbished (WS-C4506-RF)

Key Benefits

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- Provides robust nonblocking Layer 2–4 switching ideal for converged network infrastructure.
- Integrated resiliency and dual power bay support deliver enterprise-grade availability.
- Refurbished and TAA-compliant unit offers cost-effective scalability without sacrificing reliability.
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 4506 (WS-C4506-RF) is a refurbished 6-slot switch chassis offering nonblocking Layer 2–4 switching and integrated resiliency for high-availability networks. It supports various Supervisor Engines, redundant power supply systems (not included), and modular line cards. The compact chassis is rack-mountable and offers PoE support and advanced network management tools. Designed for enterprise and Metro Ethernet use, it delivers a scalable and cost-effective solution for converged voice, video, and data requirements.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Agency Approvals | UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950, EN 60950, IEC 60950, AS/NZS 60950 |
Emission Standards | FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003 Class A, EN55022 Class A |
Environmental Standards | RoHS compliant |
Advanced Security Features
Layer Support | Layer 2 to Layer 4 |
Access Control Support | Standard ACLs, VLAN ACLs, Port-based Security (via Supervisor) |
Authentication Support | 802.1x support (via Supervisor Engine) |
Interfaces
Number of Total Expansion Slots | 6 |
Supervisor Engine Support | Supervisor II-Plus, Supervisor IV, Supervisor II-Plus-10GE, Supervisor V, Supervisor V-10GE |
Management Port Options | Telnet, SNMP (v1, v2c), RMON, CiscoView, SPAN, ESPAN |
Backplane Bandwidth | 64 Gbps |
Switching Capacity | 48 Mpps (depends on Supervisor Engine) |
Physical & Environmental
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Non-operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 90% (noncondensing) |
Non-operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (noncondensing) |
Cooling | Integrated fan tray |
Rack Units | 6U |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Manageable | Yes |
Management Features | CiscoWorks, SNMP v1/v2c, Telnet, VLAN provisioning, logical display |
Management Interface | CLI, Web GUI (via Supervisor Engine) |
Cloud Licensing | Not included (varies by supervisor and software bundle) |