
Model Number: |
WS-C4500X-F-32SFP+ Cisco Catalyst 4500-X Switch |
Detail: |
Catalyst 4500-X 32 Port 10GE IP Base, Back-to-Front Cooling, No P/S |
WS-C4500X-F-32SFP+ Overview
WS-C4500X-F-32SFP+ is one of the Catalyst 4500-X series switches. The Catalyst 4500-X series switch is a fixed aggregation switch that delivers best-in-class scalability, simplified network virtualization, and integrated network services for space-constrained environments in campus networks.
Quick Specs
Product Code | WS-C4500X-F-32SFP+ |
Ports | 32 × 1G or 10G Ethernet ports (requires either SFP or SFP+ transceivers) |
Uplink Module Slot | 1Expansion Module (Optional): 8×10 GE SFP+/SFP – C4KX-NM-8SFP+ |
Management Port | 10/100/1000 Base-T |
USB Port | Type A (storage and boot) up-to 4 GB |
Dual Power Supply | Yes |
Field Replaceable Fans | Yes (5 fans) |
Fan Redundancy | No performance impact with single fan failure |
System Throughput(s) | Up to 800 Gbps |
Forwarding Entries | 32×10 GE Port Base SKU: IPv4: 256K, IPv6: 128K |
Flexible Netflow Entries | 128K |
MOnboard Memory (SRAM DDR-II) | 4 GB |
Port Buffers | 32-MB Shared Memory |
CPU | Dual Core 1.5 GHz |
NVRAM | 2 GB |
Optional External Memory (SD Card) | 2 GB |
CSystem Power Consumption | 330W nominal/400W max ·Power supplies, either AC-input or DC-input, are not included in the basic configuration; they are ordered separately |
Airflow | Back-to-front airflow (fan assemblies and the power supplies are color coded blue) |
Chassis dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.75 x 17.25 x 21 in. (4.4 x 43.8 x 53.3 cm) (H x W x D) |
Chassis weight | 19 lb (8.62 kg) (without power supplies) 21 lb (9.53 kg) (with one power supply installed) 23 lb (10.43 kg) (with two power supplies installed) |
Product Details
Figure 1 shows the front panel of WS-C4500X-F-32SFP+

① | UID LED and switch combination |
② | STATUS LED |
③ | PS1 LED |
④ | PS2 LED |
⑤ | FAN LED |
⑥ | USB ports (2 ports) Top port is a Type A connector; bottom port is a Type B connector |
⑦ | Ethernet ports (32 port version shown) Note The 16 port version of the chassis does not have the block of 16 ports on the right side of the front panel. Ethernet ports require either an SFP or an SFP+ transceiver to operate. |
⑧ | Port status LEDs (1 LED per port) |
⑨ | 8-port uplink module (part no. C4KX-NM-8SFP+) (Included as part of the WS-C4500X-24ES and WS-C4500X-40ES chassis; available as an optional upgrade on the other Catalyst 4500-X series chassis) |
The back panel.

① | SECURE DIGITAL port |
② | CONSOLE port |
③ | 10/100/1000 MGT port |
④ | Fan assemblies (5 assemblies) |
⑤ | Chassis ground pad |
⑥ | Power supply bay (AC-input power supply shown installed) |
⑦ | Power supply bay (AC-input power supply shown installed) |