As
Cisco's premier intelligent multilayer modular switch, the Catalyst
6500 Series delivers secure, converged services from the wiring
closet to the core, from the datacenter, to the WAN edge. From 48 to
576 10/100/1000Mbps to 1152 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports, to high
throughput hundreds of million packets per second (Mpps) network
cores supporting multiple gigabit and 10Gigabit per second trunks,
the Catalyst 6500 Series provides the scalable intelligent
multilayer switching performance for both enterprise and
service-provider networks.
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The
Catalyst 6500 Series optimizes IT infrastructure utilization and
maximizes return on investment by leveraging a forward-thinking
architecture that supports an unparalleled range of services
including data and voice integration, and LAN/WAN/MAN convergence
with these additional benefits:
- Maximum network uptime for higher user productivity and
business resiliency
- Comprehensive network security using proven multigigabit Cisco
technology
- Investment Protection and Long product lifecycle supporting
multiple generations of interfaces and packet forwarding engines
- Operational consistency allowing customers to standardize on a
single platform that addresses all network deployment
requirements
- Unparalleled services integration supporting the
application-aware convergence of voice, video, data on to a
single highly manageable platform
Catalyst 6500 Series Next Generation Product Portfolio:
- Supervisor Engine 720
- Non-blocking 2-port and high density 4-port 10 Gigabit
Ethernet modules
- 48-port 10/100/1000 Ethernet module
- 24-port Gigabit Ethernet module for data center deployments
Now Announcing the New Catalyst 6500 Series 802.3af PoE Products:
- Industry’s first 96-port 10/100 RJ-45 module with optional,
field-upgradable 802.3af PoE daughter card
- 48-port 10/100/1000 802.3af PoE modules (RJ-45)
- 48-port 10/100 802.3af PoE module (RJ-45 and RJ-21)