Cisco Catalyst WS-C6509-E Modular Chassis Switch

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C6509-E is a high-performance, modular switch chassis from the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series, engineered to deliver scalability, resilience, and advanced networking services for enterprise and service provider environments. With nine available slots for Supervisor Engines, line cards, and service modules, the WS-C6509-E offers exceptional flexibility, allowing organizations to build customized configurations that meet the demands of core, distribution, and data center deployments. This chassis can support high-density Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit Ethernet line cards, as well as specialized modules for advanced services such as security, wireless, and load balancing. Designed with mission-critical operations in mind, the WS-C6509-E supports hot-swappable modules, redundant power supplies, and fan trays, ensuring maximum uptime and operational continuity. When equipped with compatible PoE or PoE+ line cards, it can deliver power to IP phones, wireless access points, and other powered devices, enabling seamless convergence of voice, video, and data. The chassis provides both Layer 2 and advanced Layer 3 features, including routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and MPLS, along with QoS, multicast support, and comprehensive security. Built for long-term investment protection, the WS-C6509-E combines proven Cisco IOS Software capabilities with the scalability to meet growing network demands, making it a reliable foundation for large-scale, future-ready infrastructures.