| Product Type | Switch Chassis |
| Product Name | Catalyst 6504-E Switch Chassis |
| Product Model | 6504-E |
| Product Line | Catalyst |
| Product Series | 6500 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C6504-E |
| Brand Name | Cisco |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems, Inc |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Weight (Approximate) | 27 kg |
| Power Supply Included | No |
| Fan Tray Included | No |
| Switch Fabric Capacity | 720 Gbps |
| Backplane Bandwidth | 32 Gbps shared bus |
| Slot Capacity Per Chassis | 4 |
| Slot Configurations | Single or dual supervisor, up to three line cards |
| Layer Supported | 2 |
| MTBF | 7 years |
Cisco Catalyst 6504-E Enhanced 4-Slot Switch Chassis
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- Supports 4 modular expansion slots
- 720 Gbps switch fabric performance
- Backplane bandwidth of 32 Gbps shared bus
- Supports multiple Supervisor Engines: 720, 720-3B/3BXL, 32-GE-3B, 32-10GE-3BXL
- Includes replaceable clock module and non-replaceable VTT
- Compatible with Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2.18SXE and Catalyst OS 8.4.2
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- High scalability with up to four expansion slots allowing for flexible network growth
- Strong throughput capabilities with 720 Gbps switch fabric to support high-performance traffic environments
- Designed with reliability in mind, offering a 7-year MTBF rating for mission-critical applications
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 6504-E is an enhanced 4-slot switch chassis with a 320 Gbps backplane and 720 Gbps switch fabric, engineered for rack-mounted network environments. Designed for advanced Layer 2 networking, it supports various Cisco Supervisor Engines and operates with Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2.18SXE. The chassis is modular and can be configured to accommodate different supervisor/line card arrangements. Key hardware includes a clock module (CLK-7600=) and VTT voltage termination module. Notably, the chassis has a Mean Time Between Failure of 7 years and conforms to TAA requirements. Power supplies and fan trays are not included.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
| Height | 8.8 inches |
| Width | 21.7 inches |
| Depth | 17.5 inches |
| Mounting Type | Rack-mountable |
| Chassis Material | Metal |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Minimum Cisco IOS Software Version | 12.2(18)SXE |
| Minimum Catalyst OS Version | 8.4.2 |
| Management | Cisco IOS Command Line Interface (CLI), SNMP, Telnet, RMON |
Interfaces
| Expansion Slot Type | Catalyst 6500 Series Modules |
| Number of Total Expansion Slots | 4 |
| Supervisor Engines Supported | Supervisor Engine 720, 720-3B, 720-3BXL, 32-GE-3B, 32-10GE-3BXL |
| Maximum Switching Capacity Per Slot | 80 Gbps |
| Chassis MAC Addresses | 64 |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | United States |
| TAA Compliance | Yes |
| Compliant Standards | NEBS Level 3, FCC Class A, UL60950, EN60950 |
Advanced Security Features
| Security Capabilities | Modular chassis supports integration of firewall, VPN, intrusion detection via supported cards |
