Product Type | Fabric Interconnect Switch |
Model | Cisco UCS 6454 |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Rack Units | 1U |
Weight | 25.1 lbs (11.4 kg) |
Maximum Power Consumption | 650 Watt |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC |
Product Family | UCS |
Part Number | UCS-R2F-FI-6454 |
Included Accessories | 6 downlink and 2 uplink cables |
Cisco UCS 6454 Fabric Interconnect with 6 Down & 2 Up Cables

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- - Delivers ultra-high-speed connectivity with 100 Gbps throughput and diverse port options for modern data centers
- - Backed by Cisco's Refresh-2-Future program, including essential cabling for streamlined deployment
- - Compact 1RU design with TAA compliance makes it suitable for both commercial and government applications
Product Overview
The Cisco UCS 6454 Fabric Interconnect is a compact 1RU high-performance switch built for scalable data center solutions. It features 54 ports, including 48 x 10/25-Gbps SFP28 and 6 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 interfaces, supporting a 100 Gbps data transfer rate for high-throughput and low-latency operations. Part of the Refresh-2-Future program, it comes equipped with 6 downlink and 2 uplink cables for rapid deployment. With a max power consumption of 650W and TAA compliance, it's suitable for demanding enterprise or government applications. Manufactured in the United States, it fits seamlessly into standard rack environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 Inch |
Depth | 22.5 Inch |
Height | 1.72 Inch |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 inches |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Fan-based (front-to-back airflow) |
Mounting Type | Rack-mounted |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco UCS Manager |
Out-of-Band Management | Yes via dedicated management ports |
CLI / GUI Support | Yes, both CLI and Web UI via UCS Manager |
API Support | Yes, XML API for UCS Manager |
Licensing Terms | Subscription (Smart Licensing Enabled) |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 54 |
10/25-Gbps SFP28 Ports | 48 |
40/100-Gbps QSFP28 Ports | 6 |
Port Types | SFP28, QSFP28 |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Standards | 10/25/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet |
Switching Capacity | 3.82 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 2,835 million packets per second (Mpps) |
Latency | Less than 1 microsecond |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Compliance Standards | RoHS, REACH |
Certifications | FCC Class A, UL, CE Mark, CSA |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | Role-based access control (RBAC) |
AAA Support | TACACS+, RADIUS integration |
Authentication | Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol, HTTPS |
Security Compliance | FIPS 140-2 Level 1 (on supported images) |