Product details

General Information
Manufacturer

Cisco Systems, Inc

Manufacturer Part Number

WS-C6509

Brand Name

Cisco

Product Line

Catalyst

Product Series

6500

Product Model

6509

Product Name

Catalyst 6509 Ethernet Switch

Product Type

Ethernet Switch

I/O Expansions
Total Number of Expansion Slots

9.0

Reliability
MTBF

61361 Hour

Power Description
Power Source

Power Supply

Redundant Power Supply Supported

Yes

Physical Characteristics
Height

25.5''

Width

17.3''

Depth

18.4''

Weight (Approximate)

55 lb

Miscellaneous
Additional Information

Item Included:

  • Catalyst 6000 Blank Line Card Slot Cover (WS-X6K-SLOT-CVR)
  • PKG,PWR SPLY INSERT,CAT 5500 (5500-PS-INSERT)

    Supports all Catalyst 6500 modules, including all:
  • Supervisor engines:
    - Supervisor 1, 2, 720
  • Switch fabric modules
  • Fast Ethernet modules
  • Gigabit Ethernet modules
  • 10 Gigabit Ethernet modules
  • Voice modules
  • Flex Wan Modules
  • ATM modules
  • Multi Gigabit services modules (content services ,firewall, intrusion detection, IPSec/VPN, network analysis, and SSL acceleration)
  • Airflow: 200 lfm through system fan assembly
  • Noise levels: 49.8 to 53.6 dBa
  • Weight (Chassis fully configured with 1 supervisor engine, 8 switching modules, and 2 power supplies): 135 lb (61.2 kg)
  • Chassis depth including cable guide is 21.64 in. (55.0 cm)
  • Provides maximum uptime with redundancy and rapid 2-3 second failover across supervisor engine

Certifications & Standards

Safety:

  • UL 1950
  • EN 60950
  • CSA-C22.2 no. 950
  • IEC 60950
  • AS/NZA 3260
  • 21 CFR 1040
  • EN 60825-1
  • IEC 60825-1
  • TS 001

    EMC:
  • FCC (CFR 47, Part 15) Class A
  • VCCI
  • CE Marking
  • EN 55022
  • EN 55024
  • CISPR 22
  • AS/NZS 3548
  • NEBS Level 3 (GR-1089-CORE, GR-63-CORE)
  • ETSI ETS-300386-2 IEEE Compliance:
  • 802.1d Bridging
  • 802.1p, q VLAN tagging
  • 802.1s Per-VLAN Group Spanning Tree Protocol
  • 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
  • 802.1x
  • 802.3 10BASE-T, 10BASE-FL
  • 802.3ad Link aggregation
  • 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
  • 802.3ae 10 Gigabit Ethernet
  • 802.3u 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX
  • 802.3x Flow control
  • 802.3z 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX

    RFC Compliance:
  • ATM:
    - 1483, 2584
  • BGP4:
    - 1269 , 1745 , 1771 , 1965 , 1966 , 1997, 2385, 2439, 2796, 2842
  • General routing protocols:
    - 768, 783, 791, 792, 793, 826, 854, 894, 903, 906, 951, 1542, 1027, 1122, 1256, 1519, 1541, 1591, 1619, 1662, 1812, 2131, 2338
  • IP multicast:
    - 1112, 1122, 2236, 2283, 2362
  • Intermediate system to Intermediate system (IS-IS):
    - 1195, 1377, 2763, 2966
  • LSP tunnels:
    - 2211, 2702
  • MPLS:
    - 2547, 2961, 3031, 3032, 3036,
  • OSPF:
    - 1583, 1587, 1745, 1765, 1850, 1997, 2154, 2178, 2328, 2370, 2385, 2439, 2842, 2918
  • RIP:
    - 1058, 1723, 2453
  • Miscellaneous protocols:
    - 1866, 2030, 2068
  • Denial of service (DoS) protection:
    - 2267
  • Network management:
    - 782, 783, 854, 951, 1155, 1156, 1157, 1212, 1213, 1215, 1256, 1285, 1354, 1493, 1516, 1573, 1643, 1650, 1657, 1724, 1757, 1850, 1901, 1907, 1908, 2021, 2037, 2096, 2233, 2613, 2668, 2787, 2925, 1492, 2138, 2668, 2787, 2925
  • Security:
    - 1492, 2138

Warranty
Limited Warranty

90 Day

Included in the Box

  • icon_list|catalyst 6509 switch|Catalyst 6509 Switch Main unit icon

    Catalyst 6509 Switch

  • icon_list|slot cover|Slot Cover MicroSD accessory icon

    Slot Cover

  • icon_list|power supply insert|Power Supply Insert Power component icon

    Power Supply Insert

FAQs

What are the key features of the Cisco Catalyst 6509 Ethernet Switch?
The Cisco Catalyst 6509 is a high-performance 9-slot Ethernet switch featuring redundant power supply options (1000W-4000W AC/DC), fast 1-3 second failover capability, and support for multiple modules. It offers 8 payload slots when using a single supervisor engine, supports both Gigabit and 10GbE connectivity, and includes field-upgradable fan trays. The switch is compatible with all Catalyst 6500 modules including supervisor engines, switch fabric modules, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and various service modules.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the Catalyst 6509?
The Cisco Catalyst 6509 measures 25.5 inches in height, 17.3 inches in width, and 18.4 inches in depth (21.64 inches with cable guide). The base chassis weighs approximately 55 lbs, but when fully configured with 1 supervisor engine, 8 switching modules, and 2 power supplies, it can weigh up to 135 lbs (61.2 kg).
What types of modules and interfaces does the Catalyst 6509 support?
The Catalyst 6509 supports a comprehensive range of modules including: Supervisor engines (1, 2, and 720), switch fabric modules, Fast Ethernet modules, Gigabit Ethernet modules, 10 Gigabit Ethernet modules, voice modules, Flex WAN Modules, ATM modules, and multi-gigabit services modules. The services modules support content services, firewall, intrusion detection, IPSec/VPN, network analysis, and SSL acceleration.
What power supply options are available for the Cisco Catalyst 6509?
The Catalyst 6509 offers flexible power supply options with support for redundant power supplies. Available options range from 1000W AC or DC up to 4000W AC power supplies. The redundant power supply configuration ensures continuous operation and enhanced reliability for critical network deployments.
What are the reliability features of the Cisco Catalyst 6509?
The Catalyst 6509 offers several reliability features including redundant supervisor engine configurations with fast 1-3 second failover capability, redundant power supply options, and field-upgradable fan trays for easy maintenance. The switch has an MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of 61,361 hours and maintains an airflow of 200 lfm through the system fan assembly for optimal cooling.

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