Product details

General Information
Manufacturer

Cisco Systems, Inc

Manufacturer Part Number

CSS11506-2AC

Brand Name

Cisco

Product Series

CSS 11000

Product Model

11506

Product Name

11506 Content Switch

Product Type

Layer 3 Switch

Interfaces/Ports
Port/Expansion Slot Details

2 x Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot

I/O Expansions
Total Number of Expansion Slots

11.0

Expansion Slot Type

GBIC

Number of GBIC Slots

2

Management & Protocols
Manageable

Yes

Management

  • SNMP
  • RMON
  • SNMP v1
  • SNMP v2c

Memory
Standard Memory

288 MB

Power Description
Frequency

60 Hz

Power Source

Power Supply

Power Consumption

860 W

Physical Characteristics
Height

8.3''

Width

17.3''

Depth

14''

Weight (Approximate)

57.70 lb

Miscellaneous
Package Contents

  • Content Services Switch
  • Anti-static wrist strap
  • Mounting brackets and hardware
  • RJ-45 to female 25-pin sub-d connector
  • RJ-45 to female 9-pin sub-d connector
  • RJ-45 console cable
  • Cisco 11500 Series Content Services Switch Hardware Installation Guide
  • Standard software license key. If you ordered the Enhanced feature set or the Secure Management option (which include the Secure Shell Host option and SSL strong encryption for the Device Management software), additional Claim Certificates will be included in the accessory kit.
  • CSS11500 Power Supply Slot Cover (CSS5-POWERCVR)
  • CSS11500 Module Slot Cover (CSS5-SLOTCVR)
  • WebNS V7.1X Standard Feature Set for CSS11506 (S11K-506ST-7.1)
  • CSS11500 PCMCIA Hard Disk (CSS5-HD)
  • CSS11500 Upgrade: 144MB to 288MB RDRAM (CSS5-MEM-144U288)
  • CSS11500 System Control Module 2GE HD, Order 0-2 CSS5-GBIC (CSS5-SCM-2GE)
  • Power Cord,110V (CAB-AC)

Additional Information

  • Cisco CSS 11506 requires at least one Cisco SCM and can be configured with a second in standby mode
  • Site activity/intensity: High
  • Port density (FE/GE): 80/12
  • Hardware scalability: High
  • System redundancy: Yes
  • Session redundancy: Yes
  • SSL acceleration: Internal
  • Load balancing: Servers, caches, firewalls
  • Two-port Gigabit Ethernet I/O module: Maximum of 5
  • Sixteen-port 10/100 Ethernet I/O module: Maximum of 5
  • Eight-port 10/100 Ethernet I/O module: Maximum of 5
  • SSL module: Maximum of 5
  • Session accelerator module: Maximum of 5
  • Maximum concurrent connections: 1,000,000
  • Maximum supported keepalives: 512
  • Maximum number of VLANs2: 512
  • Acoustic Noise 70 dB maximum

    Shock:
  • Operating (half sine): 21 in./sec (0.53 m/sec)
  • Nonoperating (trapezoidal pulse): 20G1, 52 in./sec (1.32 m/sec)
  • 1G is a value of acceleration, where G equals 32.17 ft/sec** (9.81 m/sec**)

    Vibration:
  • Operating: 0.35 Grms from 3 to 500 Hz (Grms is the root mean square value of acceleration)
  • Nonoperating: 1.0 Grms from 3 to 500 Hz

    Storage - up to 2 per SCM:
  • 512-MB hard disk or 256-MB Flash disk

    Slot Configuration:
  • 5 slots for I/O modules with one SCM
  • 4 slots for I/O modules with two SCMs (1 active, 1 passive)

    Network Utilities:
  • DNS Client
  • RADIUS Client
  • TACACS+ Client
  • HTTP Client
  • FTP Daemon
  • SNTP

    Redundancy features:
  • Active-active Layer 5 Adaptive session redundancy
  • VIP redundancy
  • Active-standby SCM
  • Redundant switching fabric
  • Redundant power

Certifications & Standards

Safety Certification:

  • CSA-22.2 No. 950-UL1950
  • ACA TS001
  • EN60950/IEC60950
  • AS/NZS 3260
  • EN60825/IEC60825
  • CSA-22.2 No. 950-UL1950
  • Electromagnetic compliance (emissions)
  • FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A
  • FCC CFR 47 Part 15.109 Class B
  • ICES-003 Class A
  • CISPR 22 EN55022 Class B (to 1 GHz)
  • CISPR 22 EN55022 Class A
  • EN61000-3-2/IEC-1000-3-2 (power line harmonics)
  • EN61000-3-2/IEC-1000-3-2 (power line harmonics)
  • Electromagnetic compliance (emissions)
  • VCCI V-3/01.4 Class B (to 1GHz)
  • VCCI Class A
  • ICES-003 Class B
  • AS/NZS 3548 Class A
  • AS/NZS3548 Class B

    Immunity:
  • EN300386 (EMC for network equipment)
  • EN61000-4-8/IEC-1000-4-8 (Power frequency magnetic field immunity)
  • EN61000-4-3/IEC-1000-4-2 (electrostatic discharge [ESD])
  • EN61000-4-11/IEC-1000-4-11 (voltage dips and sags)
  • EN61000-4-3/IEC-1000-4-3 (radiated immunity)
  • ETS-300386
  • EN61000-4/IEC-1000-4-4 (EFT)
  • FCC Class A Compliance Notice (United States)
  • EN61000-4-5/IEC-1000-4-5 (surge)
  • ICES-003 Class A Compliance Notice (Canada)
  • EN61000-4-6/IEC-1000-4-6 (low-frequency conducted immunity)
  • VCCI Class A Compliance Notice (Japan)

System Requirements

  • Requires WebNS 5.10 or later versions

Warranty
Limited Warranty

1 Year

Included in the Box

  • icon_list|content services switch|Content Services Switch Main unit icon

    Content Services Switch

  • icon_list|anti-static strap|Anti-static Strap Safety accessory icon

    Anti-static Strap

  • icon_list|mounting brackets|Mounting Brackets Main product icon

    Mounting Brackets

  • icon_list|rj-45 console cable|RJ-45 Console Cable Management cable icon

    RJ-45 Console Cable

  • icon_list|installation guide|Installation Guide Documentation icon

    Installation Guide

  • icon_list|power supply cover|Power Supply Cover Slot cover icon

    Power Supply Cover

  • icon_list|module slot cover|Module Slot Cover Slot cover icon

    Module Slot Cover

  • icon_list|pcmcia hard disk|PCMCIA Hard Disk Storage module icon

    PCMCIA Hard Disk

  • icon_list|memory upgrade|512GB Max Memory Upgrade icon

    Memory Upgrade

  • icon_list|system control module|System Control Module Control hardware icon

    System Control Module

  • icon_list|Power cord|Power Cable Power cord icon

    Power Cord

FAQs

What is the Cisco CSS11506-2AC Content Switch and what are its main uses?
The Cisco CSS11506-2AC is a midrange content services switch designed for both enterprises and service providers. It's part of the CSS 11000 series and serves to reduce data center costs, improve e-business application performance, and enhance online services. The switch supports up to 1,000,000 concurrent connections and features high hardware scalability with 11 expansion slots, making it ideal for high-intensity site activity and comprehensive load balancing of servers, caches, and firewalls.
What are the key technical specifications of the CSS11506-2AC?
The CSS11506-2AC features 288MB standard memory, 2 Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots, and supports up to 11 expansion slots total. It has a maximum of 1,000,000 concurrent connections and can support up to 512 VLANs. The switch includes two-port Gigabit Ethernet I/O modules (max 5), sixteen-port 10/100 Ethernet I/O modules (max 5), and various other module options. Power consumption is 860W at 60Hz frequency, and it supports comprehensive management protocols including SNMP v1, v2c, and RMON.
What are the physical dimensions and installation requirements?
The Cisco CSS11506-2AC measures 8.3" in height, 17.3" in width, and 14" in depth, weighing approximately 57.70 lbs. The switch comes with mounting brackets and hardware for installation. It requires proper ventilation as it produces up to 70 dB of acoustic noise. The device can withstand operating shock of 21 in./sec and operating vibration of 0.35 Grms from 3 to 500 Hz, making it suitable for standard data center environments.
What redundancy features does the CSS11506-2AC offer?
The CSS11506-2AC provides comprehensive redundancy features including active-active Layer 5 Adaptive session redundancy, VIP redundancy, active-standby SCM (System Control Module), redundant switching fabric, and redundant power. The system can be configured with two SCMs (one active, one passive) for enhanced reliability. When using two SCMs, the switch provides 4 slots for I/O modules, while with one SCM it offers 5 slots for I/O modules.
What management and networking capabilities does the switch support?
The switch supports comprehensive management through SNMP v1, v2c, and RMON protocols. It includes network utilities such as DNS Client, RADIUS Client, TACACS+ Client, HTTP Client, FTP Daemon, and SNTP. For storage, it supports up to 2 storage devices per SCM with options for 512-MB hard disk or 256-MB Flash disk. The system requires WebNS 5.10 or later versions and comes with WebNS V7.1X Standard Feature Set.

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