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Cisco Catalyst 4500-X Series Switch
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Campus LAN – Core/Distribution Switches
Scale network performance and reliability with industry- leading network services, integrated service modules, and validated design guides.
Flagship Catalyst switching services platform for core-distribution deployments
Virtual Switching System bolsters availability and scales to 4-terabit capacity
Up to 160 gigabits per slot; 100 Gigabit Ethernet ready
Simplifies creation of separate logical networks with Easy Virtual Network (EVN)
Integrated services modules enhance security, manageability, and wireless control
Highest switching capacity; up to 550 Gigabits per slot, 15 terabits per chassis
Highest density 10 Gigabit Ethernet port aggregation; up to 512 ports per chassis
Advanced high availability; hitless In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)
Optimized for secure virtualized environments; TrustSec, Virtual Device Contexts
Ideal for collapsed data center-campus core deployments
Modular switch offering 1.6-terabit capacity with Virtual Switching System
Competitive feature set and performance for midsize distribution networks
Flexible, comprehensive design adapts to changing system and service demands
High availability bolstered by In-Service Software Upgrade and Control Plane Policing
Ideal for collapsed distribution-access and small to medium distribution deployments
Fixed aggregation switch for space-constrained environments, in a 1 RU form factor
1.6 terabits per second capacity with Virtual Switching System (hardware-ready)
Best-in-class scalability of up to 32-times better routes than competitor products
Simplifies creation of separate logical networks with Easy Virtual Network (EVN)
Integrated services: medianet, Cisco Trustsec, Flexible NetFlow, and Wireshark
Stackable fixed-configuration switches for smaller, restrictive deployments
Advanced Layer 3 and Layer 2 switching and security services
Support for Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet aggregation
StackWise Plus and StackPower deliver high availability and operational efficiency
Comprehensive support for high-value Borderless Networks services
Adapt your network to meet evolving business requirements and optimize new application deployments with Cisco access switches.
Leading Catalyst switching platform for Unified Access deployments
High capacity (848 gigabits) and density (240 full Power Over Ethernet Plus ports)
60 Watt Universal Power Over Ethernet powers an unprecedented range of devices
High availability with In-Service Software Upgrade and Stateful Switchover
Stackable fixed-configuration switches for campus and branch deployments
StackWise Plus and StackPower deliver high availability and operational efficiency
Service and network modules help enable incremental link and service upgrades
Full Power Over Ethernet Plus and comprehensive Borderless Networks services
Fixed-configuration switches for campus and branch deployments
High-availability and advanced security features assure consistent service
Service and network modules help enable incremental link and service upgrades
Full Power Over Ethernet Plus and comprehensive Borderless Networks services
Stackable (with Cisco FlexStack) fixed-configuration Layer 2 switches
Cost-effective solution for mid-sized organizations and branch offices
Full Power Over Ethernet Plus and baseline Borderless Networks services
Zero-touch deployment and operations via Catalyst Smart Operations
Securely and easily deploy services anywhere. These fanless, sleek, compact switches are ideal for spaces with limited wiring and cabling infrastructure, such as kiosks, conference rooms, and call centers.
Sleek quiet switches deliver comprehensive access services outside the wiring closet
Support for Power Over Ethernet Plus, Cisco EnergyWise, and advanced QoS
Unique PoE pass-through capability eliminates the need for power outlets
Cisco TrustSec and MACsec support plus Payment Card Industry security compliance
Zero-touch remote deployment and operations enabled by Catalyst Smart Operations
Sleek quiet switches deliver baseline access services outside the wiring closet
Support for Power Over Ethernet Plus, Cisco EnergyWise, and advanced QoS
Unique PoE pass-through capability eliminates the need for power outlets
Cisco TrustSec support plus Payment Card industry security compliance
Zero-touch remote deployment and operations enabled by Catalyst Smart Operations
Build a data center network based on switches that promote Infrastructure scalability, operational continuity, and transport flexibility.
Highest switching capacity; up to 550 Gigabits per slot, 17.6 terabits per chassis
Highest 1,10, 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet density
Advanced high availability; hitless In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)
Optimized for highly secure virtualized environments
Ideal for collapsed data center-campus core deployments
Facilitates any transport over Ethernet, including Layer 2 ,3 and SAN traffic
Ideal for enterprise-class server access layer and mid-market aggregation deployments
Lowers total cost of ownership by simplifying data center infrastructure
Enhances business resilience with greater operational continuity
Ultra-low latency in High Frequency Trading and Big Data environments
Increased application performance through wire-rate Layer 3 switching
Options on connectivity speeds from 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) to 40 GE
Simplified management with Python scripting, EEM, and XML tools
Fabric extensibility with single point of management for top-of-rack topologies
Provides server connectivity for 100 Mb Ethernet, 1 and 10 GE (including 10GBase-T)
Reduces data center cabling costs and footprint; optimizes inter-rack cabling
Extends to partner blade servers like HP BladeSystem
Switch that integrates directly with server hypervisors
Ideal for organizations looking to deploy consistent, policy-based network and security services to all virtual machines
Delivers virtual machine-aware network services
Reduces total cost of ownership by providing operating consistency
Leading modular campus platform that simplifies operations, reduces network costs, and maximizes existing investments
Ideal for campus core and distribution, and for data center customers looking to deploy integrated service modules
High availability with Virtual Switching System
Integrated service modules for lower total cost of ownership and easy manageability
Supports up to10-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
Provides up to 320 Gbps forwarding capacity
Supports critical routing protocols and IPv6 in hardware
Features hot-swappable, redundant power supply and fans
Service Provider – Aggregation Switches
Cisco Carrier Ethernet switches provide the aggregation and multiplexing layer between access and edge layers.
Cost-effective, 1 rack-unit switch router that facilitates broadband, mobile, and Carrier Ethernet aggregation
Ideal for broadband aggregation, and mobile backhaul applications
Offers a small footprint, low power consumption, and a high service scale
Provides a full-featured platform for remote central office and lower-density aggregation
Leading modular campus platform that simplifies operations, reduces costs, and optimizes existing investments
Ideal for campus core and distribution, and for data center customers looking to deploy integrated service modules
High availability with Virtual Switching System
Integrated service modules for lower total cost of ownership and easy manageability
Highly expandable modular access and price/performance distribution switch
Ideal for service providers, enterprises, and medium sized businesses
Application visibility and control with Flexible NetFlow
High availability with In Service Software Upgrade
Addresses next-generation residential services
High-performance, 1 rack-unit Carrier Ethernet switch
Ideal for service providers that want to deploy new residential services
Offers triple play service support (voice, video, and data)
Industry-leading wire-speed performance of 48 Gbps and 71 mpps
Service Provider– Ethernet Access Switches
Implement class-leading switches featuring application intelligence, unified
services, nonstop communications, virtualization, integrated security,
and simplified manageability.
1 rack-unit, fixed switch that converges wireless and wireline services
Ideal for service providers that want to simplify operations and deploy "pay-as-you-grow" business model
Delivers premium services with hierarchical quality of service
Provides 10 Gbps transport speed for business and mobile applications
Switch that enhances intelligence at the metro Ethernet edge
Ideal for service providers seeking to deliver residential triple-play services, and business services
Supports traffic shaping, tunneling, and VLAN mapping
Offers cost-effective path from current to future service requirements
Customer-located Ethernet access switch optimized for business services
Ideal for service providers that want to offer advanced Ethernet services such as Ethernet-to-the-Business VPN Services
Offers platform for flexible and differentiated services
Provides tools to deliver high service availability
High-performance Carrier Ethernet aggregation switch
Ideal for service providers that want to deploy new residential services
Offers triple play service support (voice, video, and data)
Industry-leading wire-speed performance of 48 Gbps and 71 mpps
1.5 rack-unit, fixed switch for scalable and service-rich Ethernet access and aggregation networks
Ideal for deployments in small and remote central offices
Addresses triple play implementations (voice, video, and data services)
Delivers high performance, reliability, and quality of service (QoS)
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