Cisco WSC6506ES3210GE Catalyst 6506-E Switch Chassis

Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 6506-E Switch Chassis (model WSC6506ES3210GE) is a high-density, modular platform designed for enterprise core and aggregation layers. It delivers resilient performance, advanced security, and flexible scaling for demanding data center and campus environments. With its robust hardware architecture, the 6506-E provides a reliable foundation for converged networking, supporting both data and voice traffic with low latency and high throughput.

Key Features

• Modular chassis supports up to 6 line cards for scalable port density
• Dual redundant power supplies and fans for uninterrupted operation
• Integrated Cisco StackWise technology enables stacking of up to 9 switches for simplified management
• Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with support for routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP and BGP
• Comprehensive security features including ACLs, 802.1X authentication and DHCP snooping
• Full support for Cisco IOS XE software, providing continuous feature updates and automation capabilities

Technical Specifications

• Chassis dimensions: 44.5 in (height) x 17.5 in (width) x 28.5 in (depth)
• Weight: 70 lbs (approx.)
• Power: Dual 800 W AC or 800 W DC redundant power supplies
• Cooling: Hot-swap fan modules with variable speed control
• Backplane capacity: 640 Gbps non-blocking
• Supported line cards: 10/100/1000BASE-T, 10GBASE-X, 40GBASE-X and optical modules
• Management interfaces: Console, USB, Ethernet (out-of-band) and Cisco DNA Center integration
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Operating humidity: 10 to 90 percent non-condensing

Typical Applications

• Enterprise core and distribution layers requiring high bandwidth and reliability
• Data center top-of-rack or end-of-row deployments that need modular growth
• Campus networks that consolidate voice, video and data traffic on a single platform
• Service provider edge devices that demand carrier-grade performance and redundancy
• Environments that benefit from stacking and centralized management for simplified operations

By choosing the Cisco Catalyst 6506-E Switch Chassis, organizations gain a future-proof solution that can adapt to evolving network demands while delivering consistent performance, security and ease of management.