Cisco WS-C4510R Catalyst 4500 Switch Chassis

The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series offers nonblocking Layers 2 through 4 switching with integrated resiliency, further enhancing control of converged networks. Converged voice, video, and data networks with high availability enable business resiliency for enterprise and metropolitan (metro) Ethernet customers deploying Internet-based business applications.Integrated resiliency enhancements offered in the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series include 1+1 supervisor engine redundancy (Cisco Catalyst 4507R/4510R), integrated IEEE 802.3af compliant Power over Ethernet, software-based fault tolerance, and 1+1 power supply redundancy. Integrated resiliency in both hardware and software minimizes network downtime, helping to ensure workforce productivity, profitability, and customer success.An important component of Cisco AVVID (Architecture for Voice, Video and Integrated Data), the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series extends control to the network edge with intelligent network services, including sophisticated quality of service (QoS), predictable performance, advanced security, comprehensive management, and integrated resiliency. Offering compatibility with Cisco Catalyst 4000 Series line cards and Supervisor Engines, the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series provides an extended window of deployment for the Cisco Catalyst 4000 Series in converged networks. This reduces the cost of ownership by minimizing recurring operational expenses, improving return on investment (ROI).