

WS-C6503-E | Cisco Switch Chassis
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Product Description P/N: WS-C6503-E
Description
The Cisco WS-C6503-E is a compact, high-performance 3-slot switch chassis from the Catalyst 6500 Series. Designed for enterprise core and distribution layers, it supports modular supervisor engines, line cards, and power supplies, offering scalability, high availability, and flexible deployment for demanding network environments.
Technical Specifications
Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
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Brand | Cisco |
Category |
Networking Equipment
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Part Number | WS-C6503-E |
Subcategory |
Switch Chassis
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Number of Slots | 3 |
Input Voltage |
100 to 240 VAC -48 to -60 VDC |
Operating Temperature |
32°F to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -4 to 149°F (-20 to 65°C) |
Thermal Transition |
0.5°C per minute (hot to cold) 33°C per minute (cold to hot) |
Relative Humidity |
Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90% Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95% |
Operating Altitude |
Certified for operation: 0 to 6500 ft (0 to 2000 m) Designed and tested for operation: -200 to 10,000 ft (-60 to 3000 m) |
Weight | 2.5 kgs |
Information About WS-C6503-E
The Cisco WS-C6503-E is a high-performance, modular switch chassis from the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series, designed for enterprise core, distribution, and high-density aggregation deployments. It features a compact 3-slot design with support for a wide range of supervisor engines, line cards, and power supplies, delivering scalable and resilient network infrastructure in a space-efficient form factor.
Key Features:
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Model: WS-C6503-E
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Slots: 3 total (1 for Supervisor Engine, 2 for line cards)
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Backplane Bandwidth: Up to 720 Gbps (with supported supervisor engine)
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Power Supply Bays: 2 (supports redundant power configurations)
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Cooling: Integrated fan tray for efficient thermal management
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Management: SNMP, CLI, Cisco Prime, and other Cisco management tools
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Form Factor: 3U rack-mountable chassis
This chassis is ideal for organizations requiring a robust, modular switch solution that supports high-performance switching, advanced network services, and future scalability. Its compact design, redundant power options, and wide compatibility with Cisco Catalyst modules make it a dependable choice for enterprise networks.
Description
The Cisco WS-C6503-E is a compact, high-performance 3-slot switch chassis from the Catalyst 6500 Series. Designed for enterprise core and distribution layers, it supports modular supervisor engines, line cards, and power supplies, offering scalability, high availability, and flexible deployment for demanding network environments.
Technical Specifications
Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
---|---|
Brand | Cisco |
Category |
Networking Equipment
|
Part Number | WS-C6503-E |
Subcategory |
Switch Chassis
|
Number of Slots | 3 |
Input Voltage |
100 to 240 VAC -48 to -60 VDC |
Operating Temperature |
32°F to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -4 to 149°F (-20 to 65°C) |
Thermal Transition |
0.5°C per minute (hot to cold) 33°C per minute (cold to hot) |
Relative Humidity |
Ambient (noncondensing) operating: 5% to 90% Ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 5% to 95% |
Operating Altitude |
Certified for operation: 0 to 6500 ft (0 to 2000 m) Designed and tested for operation: -200 to 10,000 ft (-60 to 3000 m) |
Weight | 2.5 kgs |
Information About WS-C6503-E
The Cisco WS-C6503-E is a high-performance, modular switch chassis from the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series, designed for enterprise core, distribution, and high-density aggregation deployments. It features a compact 3-slot design with support for a wide range of supervisor engines, line cards, and power supplies, delivering scalable and resilient network infrastructure in a space-efficient form factor.
Key Features:
-
Model: WS-C6503-E
-
Slots: 3 total (1 for Supervisor Engine, 2 for line cards)
-
Backplane Bandwidth: Up to 720 Gbps (with supported supervisor engine)
-
Power Supply Bays: 2 (supports redundant power configurations)
-
Cooling: Integrated fan tray for efficient thermal management
-
Management: SNMP, CLI, Cisco Prime, and other Cisco management tools
-
Form Factor: 3U rack-mountable chassis
This chassis is ideal for organizations requiring a robust, modular switch solution that supports high-performance switching, advanced network services, and future scalability. Its compact design, redundant power options, and wide compatibility with Cisco Catalyst modules make it a dependable choice for enterprise networks.
