C1-C4506-E, Cisco Catalyst 4500 Chassis, 6-slot/with fan/no PSU
$2,839
The Cisco C1-C4506-E is an enterprise-class modular switch, engineered for scalable, high-performance campus and data center deployments. As part of the renowned Cisco 4506 E-Series, this switch offers exceptional flexibility with a 6-slot modular chassis and robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 full routing capabilities. Environmental responsibility is integral to its design—being WEEE compliant—which aligns with global sustainability initiatives. For businesses prioritizing next-generation PoE+ support, the C1-C4506-E enables seamless device powering via optional PoE power supplies, making it the optimal solution for smart office and campus environments. The powerful switching capacity of 928 Gbps and hardware-accelerated IPv6 routing set it apart within the Cisco 4506 family, ensuring future-proof investments and easy network scaling. Redundant supervisor engines and power supply configuration provide the resilience necessary for critical business operations, while robust security and QoS enable secure and optimized traffic flows. With proven Cisco 4506 architecture, this modular platform is ideal for distributors, SMB system integrators, and end users across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America who demand efficiency, reliability, and advanced functionality in dynamic and growing network environments.
Product Highlights
- ● Cisco 4506 series with 6 Slot is high-performance enterprise switch designed
- ● Support Supervisor Engines 8-E, 8L-E, 7-E, 7L-, 6-E, and 6L-E with Up to 48 Gbps on all slots
- ● Line-card 2 slots with Supervisor engine 2 slots with Dedicated supervisor engine slot numbers 5 and 6.
- ● Supervisor engine redundancy supported Supervisor Engines V-10GE, 6-E, 7-E, and 8-E
- ● Power Supply Supported 1000W AC; 1400W AC; 1300W ACV; 2800W ACV; 4200W ACV; 6000W ACV; 9000W ACV; 1400W DC (triple input); 1400W-DC-P
Features Comparison
| Model | C1-C4506-E | C1-C4507R+E | C1-WS3650-48TQ/K9 | C1-WS3650-24PDM/K9 |
| Brand | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco |
| Port Configuration | 6 (supports E-Series & classic line cards) | 5 (Slots 1-2 & 5-7) | 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, 4 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplinks | 24 × 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports, 2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks |
| Switching Capacity | 928 Gbps (full chassis) | Up to 48 Gbps per slot (with Supervisor Engines 7-E/8-E) | 392 Gbps (48-port Multigigabit model with 4 × 10G uplinks) | 254 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 250 Mpps | 250 Mpps | 130.95 Mpps | 68.45 Mpps |
| PoE Budget | Optional (requires PoE power supply) | 1500W (Max PoE per Slot) | n/a | 975W (with included power supply) |
| Stacking Capability | n/a | n/a | 160 Gbps (Stacking Bandwidth) | StackWise-160, 160 Gbps bandwidth |
Specification
| Model | C1-C4506-E |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Series | Catalyst 4500 E-Series |
| Form Factor | 6-slot modular chassis |
| Rack Units (RU) | 10RU |
| Switching Capacity | 928 Gbps (full chassis) |
| Forwarding Rate | 250 Mpps |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 & Layer 3 (full routing) |
| Redundancy – Supervisor Engine | 1+1 redundancy |
| Redundancy – Power Supply | 1+1 redundancy (PSUs not included in base model) |
| Chassis Type | WS-C4506-E |
| Chassis Slots | 6 (supports E-Series & classic line cards) |
| Fan Tray | Included (hot-swappable) |
| Chassis Power Supply | Not included (supports AC/DC, up to 4,400W) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 17.5 in (44.45 cm) × 17.3 in (43.9 cm) × 16.1 in (40.9 cm) |
| Supervisor Engine | WS-X45-SUP7-E/8-E |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz |
| Memory (DRAM) | 4GB (expandable) |
| Flash | 1GB (supports USB expansion) |
| Uplinks | 2 × 10G SFP+ (on Sup8-E), 1 × 1G management port |
| Line Card Support – Copper | 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) |
| Line Card Support – Fiber | SFP, SFP+, X2 (10G) |
| PoE/PoE+ Support | Optional (requires PoE power supply) |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE (Enterprise Services) |
| Quality of Service (QoS) | 8 queues per port, DSCP/CoS marking |
| Security Features | ACL, 802.1X, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, Dynamic ARP Inspection |
| IPv6 Support | Hardware-accelerated (on E-Series line cards) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Compliance | RoHS, WEEE, NEBS Level 3 |
Optional Add-ons
| Model Number | Description |
| PWR-C45-1300ACV | Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series 1300W AC Power Supply, enables PoE+ support |
| PWR-C45-2800ACV | Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series 2800W AC Power Supply, high-capacity for large deployments |
| WS-X45-SUP8-E | Cisco Supervisor Engine 8-E for C1-C4506-E, advanced performance and redundancy |
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