WS-C6500 Cisco Catalyst 6500 Switch Fabric Module Network Switch

Cisco Catalyst 6500 WS-C6500

The Cisco Catalyst 6500 (WS-C6500) is a switch from Cisco, part of the Catalyst 6500 Series, built for distribution and core roles in medium and large enterprise networks. The product line is engineered for modular core and distribution switching.

Wired Ethernet gives consistent, low-latency connections that wireless alone cannot always guarantee.

As a managed switch it gives administrators full control over how traffic is segmented, prioritized and secured. Built on Cisco IOS, it shares a consistent operating and management experience with the rest of the product family. Loop prevention with spanning tree allows redundant cabling without broadcast storms. Good labeling and port documentation pay off when devices are moved or replaced. Everyday business communication depends on dependable switching between users, servers and the internet. Switching sends each frame only where it needs to go, which keeps the network efficient. Troubleshooting tools shorten the time from fault report to fix.

Placing capable switching at the aggregation layer reduces bottlenecks as user and device counts grow. Redundant topologies with alternate paths are well supported at this layer. High-capacity links and routing at this layer help the network scale cleanly. It creates a tidy, central hub for all wired devices in the area it serves. As an aggregation or core switch it consolidates traffic from access switches and links it to servers and the WAN edge. It is a cost-effective way to add capacity without redesigning the rest of your network. Add the Cisco WS-C6500 to your network for Cisco Catalyst 6500 switching you can depend on.

At a Glance

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