The Cisco Catalyst 6509-V-E is a reliable, large-scale desktop switch designed for high-performance network environments. This switch is part of the larger Cisco Catalyst 6500 series, known for their scalability and versatility in both enterprise and service provider networks. The chassis has a 9-slot design that allows for expansion, providing flexibility for growing network infrastructures. It supports a wide variety of application modules and line cards, making it possible to customise it for different roles within your network.
One of the key advantages of the Cisco Catalyst 6509-V-E is its backplane bandwidth of 720 Gbps, ensuring high-speed data transfers across the network, which is crucial for bandwidth-hungry applications such as video streaming, virtualisation, and large database transactions. The switch also supports Hot Swappable power supplies, allowing for easy maintenance and minimal downtime when upgrades or replacements are necessary.
The Catalyst 6509-V-E provides extensive support for Layer 2 and Layer 3 network services, ensuring both operational efficiency and strong network security. The switch can be used for both core and distribution in large networks, and its modular chassis allows for future upgrades as technology evolves. This model also supports external Cisco IOS software for advanced routing and switching configurations, offering network administrators greater control over their network architecture.
In terms of physical setup, the Catalyst 6509-V-E is designed for desktop deployment, though it can handle tasks more typical of rackmount switches in data centres. It also supports redundant power configurations, ensuring reliability in mission-critical network environments. Offering support for Power over Ethernet (PoE), it enables the direct powering of devices such as IP phones and wireless access points.
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