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CISCO CATALYST 6500 SERIES SWITCH
The Catalyst 6500 Series sets the new standard for IP communications
and application delivery in enterprise campus and service provider networks
by maximizing user productivity and enhancing operational control while providing
unprecedented investment protection. As Cisco's premier intelligent multilayer
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modular switch, the Catalyst 6500 Series delivers secure, converged services,
end-to-end, from the wiring closet to the core, to the data center, to the WAN edge.
Ideal for enterprises and service providers seeking to reduce their total cost of ownership, the
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series delivers scalable performance and port density across a range of
chassis configurations and LAN/WAN/MAN interfaces. Available in 3-, 6-, 9-, and 13-slot
chassis, Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches feature an unparalleled range of integrated
services modules, including multigigabit network security, content switching, telephony, and
network analysis modules.
By taking advantage of a forward-thinking architecture that uses a common set of modules
and operating system software across all Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series chassis, the Catalyst
6500 Series delivers a high level of operational consistency that optimizes IT infrastructure
usage and enhances return on investment. From 48-port to 576-port 10/100/1000 or 1152-
port 10/100 Ethernet wiring closets to hundreds-of-Mpps network cores supporting up to
192 1-Gbps or 32 10-Gbps trunks, the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series provides an optimal
platform that maximizes network uptime with stateful failover capability between
redundant routing and forwarding engines.
With numerous industry-firsts and industry-leading features to its credit, the Catalyst 6500
Series supports three generations of modules that continue to demonstrate the Catalyst 6500
value and Cisco's commitment to innovation. Cisco's new generation of Catalyst 6500 Series
modules and Supervisor Engine 720 incorporate 11 new Cisco-developed application
specific integrated circuits (ASICs)—extending Cisco's leadership in networking while
providing unparalleled investment protection.
Figure 1

Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Chassis

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