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Data Sheet
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Network
Performance
Wiring Closet Distribution/Data
Center
Core Network WAN Edge
High Performance;
Cisco Catalyst
Operating System
Software From End
to End
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Cisco Catalyst
Operating System
Software
●
Supervisor Engine 1
and 2GE
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CEF256 and
Classic interface
modules
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Hybrid mode
●
Supervisor Engine 2
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MSFC2
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CEF256 and
Classic interface
modules
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Hybrid mode
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Supervisor Engine 2
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MSFC2
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dCEF720 Series
interface modules
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Hybrid mode
●
Supervisor Engine 2
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MSFC2
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CEF256 and
Classic interface
modules
Product Specifications
Cisco IOS Software and Cisco Catalyst Operating System Software Shared Features
All Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series supervisor engines, including the new Supervisor Engine 720, take
advantage of the industry-leading software and management capabilities of the Cisco Catalyst
6500 Series. Customers can apply their knowledge of Cisco Catalyst Operating System Software,
Cisco IOS Software, CiscoWorks, and other graphical and Web-based network management tools
without the need to learn a new command-line interface (CLI) or management system.
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Chassis
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series chassis can be deployed in the wiring closet, the distribution and core
layers, the data center, and the WAN edge, providing the power and features required for
end-to-end deployment for the enterprise campus, the ISP network, and metro and research
computing networks.
Chassis Applications
The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series provides 3-, 6-, 9-, and 13-slot chassis models with slots arranged
horizontally, and a 9-slot model with slots arranged vertically, with front-to-back airflow. Typical
applications for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series chassis include:
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3-Slot Chassis: Low-density, wiring-closet chassis sharing interface modules and
supervisor engines with larger chassis for common sparing; low-density, high-performance
specialized services module chassis for network security and management; and low-
density, high-end chassis providing connectivity to the WAN edge
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6- and 9-Slot Chassis: Traditional chassis for the wiring closet, distribution and core
layers, data center, and WAN edge. The Cisco Catalyst 6506-E and Catalyst 6509-E
support more than 4000 watts (W) power and higher per slot.
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13-Slot Chassis: Highest-capacity chassis for Ethernet connectivity, with slots to spare for
services modules, providing network security and management.
Chassis Configuration
All Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series chassis are NEBS Level-3 compliant and use common power
supplies. The 6- and 9-slot chassis require a 1000W or 1300W power supply and the 13-slot
chassis requires a 2500W or 4000W power supply. The 3-slot chassis requires a 950W power
supply. When ordering a Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switch, use the online Cisco Dynamic
Configuration Tool to assist you in selecting the chassis, power supplies, power cables, and fan
trays that will meet your requirements. The tool is available at
https://tools.cisco.com/qtc/config/html/configureHomeGuest.html (Cisco.com login is required).