The Cisco Catalyst 6503-E (part number WS-C6503E-S32P10GE) is a highly versatile and resilient switch built for the demands of modern enterprise networks. It features 2 ports of 10GbE (10 Gigabit Ethernet), making it ideal for high-speed networking in data centres, service provider environments, and mission-critical operations. The switch is also rack-mountable, which ensures efficient integration into existing network setups, conserving space while maintaining ease of access for engineers and IT teams.
Included with the switch is the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Supervisor Engine 32 with PISA (Programmable Intelligent Services Accelerator), which provides optimised network functions such as traffic prioritisation and enhanced security protocols. The supervisory features of this engine ensure that network traffic is managed efficiently, minimising latency and improving overall performance. It can support both IPv4 and IPv6, which allows for flexibility when upgrading or expanding network infrastructures over time.
The switch is designed for heavy use, offering excellent scalability and the ability to handle complex routing tasks in large network environments. It falls under Cisco’s managed switches category, meaning it gives users advanced control over network configurations and monitoring. This management capability is suited for IT administrators who need to fine-tune or troubleshoot their operations frequently. The switch's hardware architecture is robust, benefiting from multiple redundancy options such as power supplies and hot-swappable line cards, which are crucial for maintaining uptime in critical applications.
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