WS-C6509-V-E Cisco Catalyst 6509 Enhanced 9-Slot Vertical Chassis
WS-C6509-V-E Cisco Catalyst 6509 Enhanced 9-Slot Vertical Chassis for High-Density Enterprise Switching
Modular, Scalable Chassis with 9 Slots for High-Performance Supervisor, Line Cards, and Redundant Power in Enterprise Networks
The Cisco Catalyst 6509-V-E Chassis (WS-C6509-V-E) is a highly scalable, enterprise-grade modular switching platform engineered for mission-critical core, aggregation, and distribution layer deployments. Designed with a 9-slot enhanced vertical chassis architecture, the 6509-V-E delivers exceptional flexibility, high availability, and long-term investment protection for large campus and enterprise networks.
This chassis supports up to two redundant supervisor engines and seven line card or service module slots, enabling organizations to scale bandwidth, features, and services as network demands grow. With support for advanced supervisor engines such as Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 2T, the Cisco 6509-V-E can deliver switching capacities of up to 720 Gbps and beyond, depending on the installed supervisor, making it suitable for high-density 1G and 10G Ethernet environments.
Built on the E-Series enhanced backplane, the chassis supports per-slot bandwidth up to 80 Gbps, PoE/PoE+ line cards, and a wide range of Cisco service modules. High availability is ensured through redundant supervisor engines, hot-swappable power supplies, and a field-replaceable fan tray, allowing continuous operation even during hardware maintenance.
The Cisco Catalyst 6509-V-E supports Cisco IOS or Cisco IOS XE software (supervisor dependent), enabling advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 services including routing, QoS, multicast, NetFlow, and enterprise-class security features such as ACLs and 802.1X authentication. Centralized management via CLI, SNMP, and Cisco DNA Center simplifies monitoring and lifecycle management across large-scale deployments.
With its front-to-back airflow, vertical chassis design, and support for phased network expansion, the Cisco 6509-V-E remains a trusted solution for organizations requiring modular flexibility, reliability, and proven Cisco networking architecture.
Product Specifications – Cisco Catalyst 6509-V-E Chassis (WS-C6509-V-E)
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| Category | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 6509-V-E |
| Model Number | WS-C6509-V-E |
| Product Type | Modular Enterprise Switch Chassis |
| Chassis Orientation | Vertical (V-E Series) |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mountable Chassis |
| Rack Height | 15 Rack Units (15RU) |
| Total Slots | 9 Slots |
| Supervisor Engine Slots | 2 Dedicated Slots (Slots 1 and 2) |
| Line Card / Service Module Slots | 7 Slots |
| Supported Supervisor Engines | Supervisor Engine 2T, Supervisor Engine 720, Supervisor Engine 32 |
| Maximum Supervisor Engines | Up to 2 (Redundant / High Availability) |
| Switching Capacity | Supervisor Dependent (Up to 720 Gbps with Sup720; Higher with Sup2T) |
| Per-Slot Bandwidth | Up to 80 Gbps (Supervisor Dependent) |
| Supported Port Speeds | 1 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| PoE / PoE+ Support | Yes (Line Card Dependent) |
| Architecture | Modular, Distributed Switching Fabric |
| Backplane Type | E-Series Enhanced Backplane |
| Power Supply Support | Up to 2 Hot-Swappable, Load-Sharing Power Supplies |
| Power Supply Types | AC or DC (Sold Separately) |
| Power Shelf | Integrated Power Shelf with E-Series Enhancements |
| Redundancy | Redundant Supervisor Engines, Power Supplies, and Fan Tray |
| Cooling System | Front-to-Back Airflow with Variable-Speed High-Efficiency Fans |
| Fan Tray | Field-Replaceable, Hot-Swappable |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS or Cisco IOS XE (Supervisor Dependent) |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 (Supervisor Dependent) |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS (Supervisor Dependent) |
| QoS Capabilities | Advanced QoS, Traffic Policing and Shaping |
| Multicast Support | Yes |
| Network Monitoring | NetFlow, SNMP |
| Security Features | ACLs, 802.1X, Port Security (Supervisor Dependent) |
| Management Interfaces | CLI, SNMP, Cisco DNA Center (Supervisor Dependent) |
| Line Card Compatibility | WS-X6xxx, WS-X67xx, WS-X68xx Series Line Cards |
| Service Module Support | Firewall, Load Balancer, and Specialized Service Modules |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 17.3 × 20.9 × 26 in (44.0 × 53.1 × 66.0 cm) |
| Weight | Approximately 75 lbs (Empty Chassis) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% (Non-Condensing) |
| Deployment Layer | Enterprise Core, Aggregation, Distribution |
| Scalability | Designed for Phased Expansion and Long-Term Growth |
| High Availability | Carrier-Class Redundancy and Fault Tolerance |
| Ideal Use Cases | Large Campus Networks, Enterprise Core, Modular Data Center Access |
| Package Contents | Chassis Only (Supervisor Engines, Power Supplies, Fans Sold Separately) |
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FAQs for WS-C6509-V-E:
Can I install two supervisor engines for redundancy in the 6509 chassis?
Yes, the chassis supports dual redundant supervisor engines in slots 1 and 2 for high availability and seamless failover.
Which power supplies are compatible with this chassis?
It supports E-Series AC and DC power supplies, including 6000W and 8700W models. Dual power supplies provide redundancy and load sharing.
Is the WS-C6509-V-E compatible with newer Cisco Supervisor Engines like Sup2T?
Yes, it is compatible with Supervisor Engine 2T and many legacy Sups, depending on your software version and deployment needs.
Does this chassis support PoE and 10 Gigabit Ethernet?
Yes, when equipped with appropriate PoE line cards and 10G-capable modules, it fully supports both technologies.
Is it suitable for future network expansion?
Absolutely. Its modular design allows for incremental upgrades of supervisor engines, line cards, and service modules, making it ideal for growing network environments.
