Chapter 1
Product Overview
Catalyst 6509-V-E Switch
The Catalyst 6509-V-E switch is an enhanced version of the Catalyst 6509-NEB-A switch. The 9-slot
vertical chassis supports redundant power supplies, redundant supervisor engines, redundant fan trays,
and slots for up to eight modules. It also supports a greater power capacity per slot than the
Catalyst 6509-NEB-A switch chassis. The Catalyst 6509-V-E switch chassis is NEBS L3 compliant.
Figure 1-13
Figure 1-13
Fan
assemblies
Supervisor
Redundant
supervisor
Slots 1-9
(right to left)
OL-5781-08
shows a front view of the Catalyst 6509-V-E switch chassis.
Catalyst 6509-V-E Switch Chassis
engine
engine
POWE R SUPP LY 1
o
INPUT
FAN
OK
OK
Power supply 1
ESD ground strap
POWE R SUPP LY 2
o
OUTPUT
FAIL
INPUT
FAN
OUTPUT
OK
OK
FAIL
Power supply 2
(redundant)
connection
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