Chapter 1
Product Overview
Table 1-2
Features of the Catalyst 4506 Switch
Feature
Ethernet speeds
Standard equipment
Power supplies
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SFP modules for Gigabit Ethernet connections, or X2 modules for 10-Gigabit
Ethernet connections. Refer to the installation note for your supervisor engine for
more details on these modules.
Slot 1 is reserved for the supervisor engine only, which provides switching, local
and remote management, and switch-status monitoring. Slots 2 through 6 are
available for switching modules.
Table 1-2
describes the features of the Catalyst 4506 switch.
Description
Ethernet (10BASE-T) interface to workstations and repeaters
•
Fast Ethernet (100BASE-T) interface to workstations, servers, switches,
•
and routers
Autonegotiation of link speed on each 10/100 port allows migration
Note
to 100BASE-T from a 10BASE-T installed base.
Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-X) interfaces for
•
backbone interconnection of high-performance switches and routers
10-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for backbone interconnection of
•
high-performance switches and routers
Six-slot modular chassis with one slot reserved for a supervisor engine
•
and five slots for switching modules
One hot-swappable fan assembly
•
Two power supply bays
•
Supports a 1000 W, 1300 W, 1400 W, 2800 W, or 4200 W AC-input
•
power supply or a 1400 W DC-input single or triple-input power
1
supply
Optional redundant power supply
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Catalyst 4500 Series Switches Installation Guide
Switch Features
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