The Cisco Catalyst 4506-E is a highly scalable and flexible switch, serving as part of the widely recognised Catalyst 4500 series. This model features 96 ports, making it suitable for larger enterprise environments that require numerous connections for their network architecture. It is managed and operates with the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Supervisor Engine II-Plus with 10GE capabilities, designated by the part number WS-X4013+10GE. The supervisor engine allows for Layer 2+ (L2+) switching capabilities, enhancing the switch’s networking functionality by providing advanced traffic management via VLANs, QoS, and other related features.
The 4506-E model is designed to be rack-mountable, making it ideal for clean and organised server room deployments. It offers high reliability and flexibility for enterprise-level networks and is a strong candidate for distribution or core layers of network topologies. Its flexibility, combined with the supervisor engine’s inclusion of 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, makes it an ideal match for networks requiring high throughput and scalability. The switch is fully capable of handling and delivering robust connectivity due to its high-speed backplane bandwidth, making it an effective solution for demanding networking environments.
Additionally, the Cisco Catalyst 4506-E switch is built to handle managed services, ensuring that network administrators can control and monitor traffic effectively, optimising performance and security. Its hardware, combined with the managed functionality, makes this switch an excellent solution for integrating into complex enterprise-level networks that need consistent access management and traffic handling across multiple devices and users.
EOL Technology Services offers support and professional services for the Cisco Catalyst 4506-E switch (WS-C4506E-GE-96V). We provide access to replacement parts for this model, ensuring you can maintain your network’s performance and reliability even after the product has reached end-of-life (EOL) with Cisco.
We can ship to most places in the world, but due to regulations and laws there are some countries we cannot ship to. Please contact a member of the team for clarification based on your location.
Absolutely! Our experts will assess your current infrastructure, niche requirements, and growth plans to recommend the best networking hardware that fits your needs and budget.
Yes, we can provide professional installation and configuration services. Contact a member of the team for more info
We offer comprehensive support, including 24/7 technical assistance, troubleshooting, and on-site network maintenance to ensure your systems remains secure and operational.
We have access to a global supply chain of networking hardware products, if the part isn't available, we can source anything from entry level to enterprise switching, routing, VOIP and security devices from numerous vendors.
