Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switch WS-C6504E-S32P10GE Overview
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switch WS-C6504E-S32P10GE is a genuine core and distribution switching product from Cisco, a global name in networking whose platforms are used by enterprises, service providers and data-center operators alike. Belonging to the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series family, the WS-C6504E-S32P10GE unit is built to the original factory specification, so it integrates with existing Cisco deployments predictably and behaves exactly as the platform documentation describes. In the network, it is positioned for campus core and distribution roles, aggregating traffic for large user populations with resilient failover behavior.
This unit follows the original factory specification for the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series family, covering its intended role without compatibility surprises. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, and it interoperates with surrounding hardware using the same procedures as other Cisco equipment already deployed in the network.
Typical deployments include access-layer deployments for user, phone and AP connectivity, distribution and core aggregation in campus networks, and top-of-rack and end-of-row switching in data centers. Organizations commonly source it for refresh programs, capacity expansion and spares management, keeping a tested unit on hand so outages stay short and replacements are predictable. The factory detail for this unit reads: “Cat6504E chassis, WS-S32-10GE-PISA, Fan Tray (req.P/S),2 ports 10GbE”. This makes it a practical choice when original-spec hardware is required at a predictable cost.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including port status, console access and firmware state. Our warranty coverage and responsive technical support protect the purchase after it arrives, and our team can confirm revision levels and software compatibility before you order. For volume requirements we also offer configuration checks and staged delivery options.
Contact our sales team for current availability, lead time and shipping options for the WS-C6504E-S32P10GE. We respond quickly with stock status and a firm quote, so you can plan the refresh or expansion with confidence.
Key Specifications
Applications
Enterprise Campus
High-density ports power users, phones and APs at the access layer.
Branch Office
Stackable units simplify branch deployment and management.
Wireless & IoT
PoE budget supports dense wireless and IoT endpoints.
Buying a Pre-Owned WS-C6504E-S32P10GE
Verify the unit is tested, firmware confirmed, and condition documented. Every unit is fully tested and warranty covered. Contact our team for current stock and availability.
| WS-C6504E-S32P10GE | |
| Product list | |
| Product Description | Cisco Catalyst 6504-E - switch - 2 ports - Managed - rack-mountable - with Cisco Catalyst 6500 Supervisor Engine 32 with PISA and 2 ports 10GbE |
| Subtype | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Extended details | |
| Routing Protocol | OSPF, BGP-4, IS-IS, EIGRP, IGMPv2, HSRP, IGMP, VRRP, OSPFv2, PIM-SM, static IP routing, IGMPv3, GRE, OSPFv3, PIM-SSM, Multiprotocol BGP, Bidirectional PIM, RIPng |
| Remote Management Protocol | Telnet, SNMP 3 |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1s |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB |
| Introduction | Cisco Systems introduces the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engine 32, the next generation of supervisor engine for the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series of modular switches targeted for the wiring closet. Supervisor Engine 32, with Policy Feature Card 3B (PFC3B), extends core innovations to the network edge. Based on the industry-leading Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engine 720 technology, the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engine 32 allows customers to cost-effectively enable hardware-based security features, such as denial of service (DoS) mitigation to protect network application performance, and scalable support for multicast applications at the network edge. PFC3B offers CPU rate limiters, hardware-based MAC learning, and user-based rate limiting. It limits threats from the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, default gateway, or end-user IP address-spoofing using features such as DHCP Snooping, Dynamic Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Inspection, and IP Source Guard. The supervisor engine allows close control over the end with which users can access the network and what privileges they are granted through identity-based networking with IEEE 802.1x, port-based security, and port-based access lists. These integrated security features are hardware based and can be enabled concurrently without compromising system performance as traffic levels increase. |
| Physical specifications | |
| Width | 44.5cm |
| Height | 22.2cm |
| Depth | 55.2cm |
| Environmental Parameters | |
| Min Temperature | 0°F |
| Max Temperature | 40 °F |
| Humidity Operating | 10 - 85% |
