Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switch WS-C6513-S32P10GE Overview
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switch WS-C6513-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-C6513-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: “Cat6513 chassis, WS-S32-10GE-PISA, Fan Tray (req.P/S)”. 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-C6513-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-C6513-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-C6513-S32P10GE | |
| Product parameters | |
| Standby fabric hot sync | Decreases the supervisor engine switchover time of Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 2T based systems to between 50 and 200 ms, depending on the modules being used |
| Redundant control channel | Increases resiliency to protect against backplane control channel failures |
| Compliant with Network Equipment Building Standard Layer 3 (NEBS L3) | Supports NEBS L3 compliance for deployment in demanding environments |
| Slot | 13 |
| Layer Supported | 3 |
| Fan tray | Supports hot-swappable fan tray The 6509-VE offers spare, hot-swappable fan trays |
| Introduction | WS-C6513-S32P10GE is a Cisco Catalyst 6500 switch . The Cisco 6500 WS-C6513-S32P10GE Switch provides high port density, ideal for a variety of core, distribution and wiring systems as well as data center deployments with exceptional functionality and flexibility, supporting Monitoring engine redundancy and power redundancy provide a low latency and highly scalable network experience to ensure high reliability for the edge or core network. |
| Power Device | |
| AC and DC power supply | Supports both AC and DC power supply options, including AC and DC mixing |
| Redundant power supply option | Supports redundant power supplies for increased availability |
| Environmental Parameters | |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
| Thermal Transition | 0.5°C per minute (hot to cold) 0. 33°C per minute (cold to hot) |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 149°F (-20 to 65°C) |
| Relative Humidity | Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90% Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95% |







