WS-C6503-E Cisco Catalyst 6500-E 3-Slot Chassis
Cisco WS-C6503-E Catalyst 6500-E 3-Slot Switch Chassis
Compact Cisco Catalyst 6500-E 3-Slot Chassis for Scalable Enterprise and Core Networking
The Cisco WS-C6503-E Catalyst 6500-E 3-Slot Chassis is a compact, modular switching platform designed for enterprise campus, aggregation, and core network deployments. As part of the trusted Cisco Catalyst 6500-E Series, it delivers high-performance switching, scalability, and flexibility in environments where space and efficiency are critical.
Featuring a 3-slot architecture, the WS-C6503-E supports a wide range of supervisor engines and line cards, allowing organizations to tailor configurations for switching, routing, and advanced network services. This modular design ensures long-term investment protection by enabling upgrades and expansion as network requirements evolve.
Built for reliability, the chassis supports redundant power supplies and high-availability features, including Nonstop Forwarding (NSF) and Stateful Switchover (SSO) (depending on configuration). Its high-capacity backplane enables efficient data forwarding, making it suitable for high-bandwidth enterprise and data center applications.
Running on Cisco IOS, the platform supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, QoS, and security capabilities, ensuring optimized traffic management and secure operations.
With its compact rack-mountable design, the Cisco WS-C6503-E is ideal for organizations needing a scalable and space-efficient solution for core and aggregation layers. It integrates seamlessly into existing Catalyst 6500 infrastructures, making it a reliable choice for network expansion.
Ideal for enterprise campus cores, aggregation layers, data center switching, and scalable infrastructure upgrades, the Cisco WS-C6503-E provides a robust and flexible foundation for modern network environments.
Product Specifications - Cisco WS-C6503-E Catalyst 6500-E 3-Slot Switch Chassis
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco WS-C6503-E Catalyst 6500-E 3-Slot Chassis |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | WS-C6503-E |
| Product Type | Modular Switch Chassis |
| Product Series | Cisco Catalyst 6500-E Series |
| Number of Slots | 3 Slots (1 Supervisor + 2 Line Card slots or flexible configuration) |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Rack Units | 4RU |
| Backplane | High-capacity fabric-enabled backplane |
| Switching Capacity | Up to ~720 Gbps (platform dependent with Sup720) |
| Forwarding Performance | High-performance distributed forwarding (DFC dependent) |
| Supervisor Support | Sup720, Sup2T (platform dependent) |
| Line Card Support | Wide range of Catalyst 6500 Series line cards |
| Modularity | Fully modular architecture |
| Redundancy | Supported (power supply and supervisor redundancy options) |
| Power Supply | AC/DC power supply options |
| Power Supply Slots | Multiple PSU slots for redundancy |
| Cooling | Redundant fan tray |
| Airflow | Side-to-side airflow |
| High Availability | NSF/SSO, redundant supervisors (configuration dependent) |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS (with supervisor) |
| QoS Support | Advanced QoS capabilities |
| Security Features | ACLs, NetFlow, TrustSec (platform dependent) |
| Virtualization | VSS (Virtual Switching System) supported |
| Management | CLI, SNMP, Cisco Prime |
| Form Factor | Modular chassis for enterprise and data center |
| Deployment Type | Core, aggregation, campus |
| Application | Enterprise networking, data center switching |
| Scalability | High scalability with modular expansion |
| Environment | Enterprise and service provider environments |
| Condition | New / Cisco Certified |
| Use Cases | Campus core, aggregation layer, data center core, network expansion |
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FAQs
Q1. How many slots are available in this chassis?
It features 3 slots for supervisor and line card modules.
Q2. Can this chassis support redundancy?
Yes, redundancy depends on the installed supervisor and power configurations.
Q3. Is this a complete switch?
No, it is a chassis and requires supervisor engines, line cards, and power supplies.
Q4. What environments is this chassis suitable for?
It is ideal for enterprise, campus, and core networking environments.
Q5. Is it scalable for future upgrades?
Yes, it supports various modules, allowing flexible and scalable network expansion.
