Product Type | Modular Network Switch Chassis |
Model | Cisco Catalyst 4500E 7-Slot Chassis |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable – 10U |
Slots | 7 |
Performance Per Slot | 48 Gbps |
System Switching Capacity | 928 Gbps |
Weight | 49.7 lbs (22.5 kg) with fan tray |
Power Supply Included | No |
Integrated Cooling | Yes (includes fan tray) |
Power Requirements | Power supplies sold separately (AC/DC options supported) |
Cisco Catalyst4500E 7-Slot Chassis with Fan, No Power Supply



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- Optimized 48 Gbps-per-slot design enables high-throughput enterprise networking
- Next-business-day hardware replacement ensures critical system uptime
- TAA compliance and U.S. origin support usage in regulated environments
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst4500E 7-slot chassis supports 48 Gbps per slot and includes integrated fans, making it suitable for modular, high-capacity enterprise networks. This unit does not include a power supply, allowing for flexible power configuration. The bundled support service (CON-L1NBD-AF240CSX) delivers next-business-day advanced hardware replacement on a 8x5 coverage schedule. Tailored for UCSHX Series systems and TAA compliant, this package is especially suited for mission-critical operations within compliant U.S. sectors.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Controller Support | Yes, via compatible modules |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL 60950-1, CSA 22.2 No.60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1 |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Energy Efficiency Compliance | ENERGY STAR qualified (depending on PSUs) |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Supported |
802.1X Network Access Control | Supported |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
Dynamic ARP Inspection | Yes |
MACsec (802.1AE) | Supported on Supervisor Engines |
Port Security | Yes |
Control Plane Policing (CoPP) | Yes |
Interfaces
Supported Interface Modules | WS-X45 and WS-X47 series line cards |
Supervisor Modules Supported | Supervisor Engine 6-E, 7-E, 8-E, and Supervisor X |
Fabric Speed | 48 Gbps per slot (non-blocking) |
Backplane Bandwidth | 928 Gbps |
Uplink Capability | Up to 10/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet (via supervisor/line cards) |
Redundant Supervisor Support | Yes |
Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs) | Supervisor, line cards, fan tray, power supplies |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 17.5 in x 17.3 in x 14.75 in (44.45 cm x 43.9 cm x 37.5 cm) |
Mounting | 19-inch EIA rack mountable |
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 | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Acoustic Noise | 74 dB (max) |
Cooling Type | Side-to-side airflow via fan tray (included) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Command Line Interface (CLI), SNMP, Cisco Prime Infrastructure |
Smart Licensing | Supported via Cisco Smart Software Licensing |
Bundled Services | CON-L1NBD-AF240CSX (8x5 NBD Replacement) |
License Requirements | Supervisor and software features licensed separately |