Cisco WS-6509EXLFWMK9 Catalyst 6509-E Switch Chassis

Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 6509-E Switch Chassis (model WS-6509EXLFWMK9) is a high-performance, modular switching platform designed for enterprise core and distribution layers. Built for demanding data-center and campus environments, this chassis delivers robust throughput, advanced resiliency, and extensive scalability to support growing network traffic and evolving service requirements.

Key Features

• Modular design with up to 13 line cards for flexible port density and technology mix
• High-speed backplane architecture delivering up to 1.44 Tbps of switching capacity
• Redundant power supplies and fans for uninterrupted operation
• Integrated Cisco IOS Software with advanced security, QoS, and virtualization capabilities
• Support for Cisco StackWise Virtual technology for simplified management and increased availability
• Extensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 features including MPLS, IPv6, and multicast routing

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: 19 inch rack-mount chassis
• Maximum switching capacity: 1.44 Tbps
• Forwarding rate: up to 1.2 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Power: Dual redundant hot-swap power supplies, 1100W each
• Cooling: Redundant hot-swap fans with variable speed control
• Management interfaces: Console, Ethernet management port, Cisco Discovery Protocol
• Supported modules: 10/100/1000Base-T, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, fiber channel, and service modules
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Dimensions: 44.5 in height (13U), 17.5 in width, 20.5 in depth

Typical Applications

• Enterprise core and distribution switching in large campus networks
• Data-center aggregation and spine layer connectivity
• High-density virtualized environments requiring low latency and high throughput
• Service provider edge routing and MPLS backbone implementations
• Mission-critical applications that demand high availability and redundant power

With its proven reliability and extensive feature set, the Cisco Catalyst 6509-E Switch Chassis provides the foundation for scalable, secure, and high-performance networking across a wide range of enterprise and service provider deployments.