Product Type | Modular Network Switch Chassis |
Model Name | Catalyst 4500E 7-Slot Chassis |
Series | Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series |
Chassis Slots | 7 |
System Bandwidth Per Slot | 48 Gbps |
Maximum System Bandwidth | 848 Gbps |
Backplane Bandwidth | 48 Gbps per slot |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Rack Units | 10U |
Power Supply | Not included |
Fans Included | Yes, integrated fan tray |
Redundant Power Supply Support | Yes (optional, not included) |
Hot-Swap Components | Power supplies, supervisor engines, fan tray |
Weight | 34.93 kg (77 lb) |
Power Consumption (with modules) | ~500W to 1400W depending on configuration |
Cisco Catalyst4500E 7-Slot Chassis, 48Gbps Slot, Fan, No Power Supply



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- Delivers scalable high-performance switching with up to 48Gbps per slot to support enterprise throughput needs
- Modular 7-slot chassis allows tailored system builds and investment protection
- TAA compliance and US manufacturing meet procurement requirements for government and public sector deployments
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst4500E 7-slot chassis delivers 48Gbps per-slot bandwidth with advanced modular scalability. Featuring an integrated cooling fan and TAA compliance, it's engineered in the United States to support government and enterprise deployments. With modular slot architecture and flexible power supply options (not included), this chassis is ready for high-capacity switching applications in demanding environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Integrated Wireless Capability | No |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Safety Certifications | UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1 |
EMC Standards | FCC Part 15 (Class A), EN 55032 (CISPR 32), VCCI |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
WEEE Compliance | Yes |
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) | Approximately 185,000 hours |
Advanced Security Features
Security Features | Dependent on supervisor engine and software license (e.g. ACLs, 802.1X, MACsec, TrustSec) |
Interfaces
Module Capacity | Up to 6 line card slots + 1 supervisor slot |
Supported Interface Modules | Supervisor engines, line cards for Ethernet ports (1G, 10G), services modules |
Uplink Options | Dependent on line card or supervisor engine |
Management Ports | Depends on supervisor engine used |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 17.36 x 17.3 x 18.3 in (44.1 x 43.9 x 46.4 cm) |
Cooling | Side-to-side airflow with integrated fan tray |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Non-operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Noise Level | Typically up to 68 dB at full load |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management | Not applicable at chassis level; depends on supervisor engine |
Licensing Model | Dependent on supervisor engine and software package |
Included Software | None included with chassis |