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what’s the meaning of “WS” in CiscoWS—C6506? thanks
A supervisor engine is a “brain” of a 4500 and 6500 series Cisco switches. It is necessary to get the switch functional and holds the IOS operating system of the switch, it’s configuration files, RAM and CPU and more. It is responsible for layer 2 switching, layer 3 switching, routing protocols, QoS, MPLS and most of the other functions.
It is difficult to define what is “basic” for such a robust and flexible device. But I would call a WS-SUP720-3B supervisor engine and a WS-X6148A-GE-TX 48 10/100/1000 ports module for a basic, yet powerful and expandable configuration.
The exact answer will heavily depend on the requirements of the specific environment of course.
You can insert the WS-X6516A-GBIC module in any slot of the WS-C6506 Catalyst.
I hope it answers the question. If not please be more specific.
| Ideal for many wiring-closet and core-network deployments, the 6-slot Cisco Catalyst 6506 provides intermediate port densities and supports a range of power supply options, including redundant power supplies ranging from 1000W AC or DC to 2500W AC or DC. When equipped with a single Catalyst 6500 Series supervisor engine, five payload slots are available to support a wide range of interface or services modules. Redundant supervisor engine configurations using fast 1-3 second failover are also supported for maximum network uptime. The Catalyst 6506 also features field upgradable fan trays for easy service. |
Cisco WS-C6506 General Information |
| Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc |
| Brand Name: Cisco |
| Product Line: Catalyst |
| Product Series: 6500 |
| Product Name: Catalyst 6506 Ethernet Switch |
| Product Type: Ethernet Switch |
Cisco WS-C6506 Interfaces/Ports |
| Interfaces/Ports: LAN |
Cisco WS-C6506 I/O Expansions |
| Number of Expansion Slots: 6 |
| Expansion Slots: (6 Total) Expansion Slot |
| Modules: Not Included |
Cisco WS-C6506 Software |
Operating System:
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Cisco WS-C6506 Storage |
| Storage: Not Applicable |
Cisco WS-C6506 Reliability |
| MTBF: 7Year |
Cisco WS-C6506 Power Description |
| Power Source: Power Supply |
| Redundant Power Supply: Yes |
Cisco WS-C6506 Environmental Conditions |
| Temperature: -40 degrees F (-40.0 degrees C) to 158 degrees F (70.0 degrees C) Storage |
| Temperature: 32 degrees F (0.0 degrees C) to 104 degrees F (40.0 degrees C) Operating |
| Humidity: 5% to 95% Non-condensing Relative Humidity Storage |
| Humidity: 10% to 90% Non-condensing Relative Humidity Operating |
| Altitude: 0 ft to 6500 ft Operating |
Cisco WS-C6506 Physical Characteristics |
| Dimensions: 20.1 Height x 17.25 Width x 18.4 Depth |
| Shipping Dimensions: 22.75 Height x 24 Width x 31.75 Depth |
| Weight: 45lb |
| Shipping Weight: 93 lb |
Cisco WS-C6506 Miscellaneous |
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Additional Information:
Item Included: Supports all Catalyst 6500 modules, including all: - Supervisor 1, 2, 720 Power Supply Options: |
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Certifications & Standards:
Safety: EMC: RFC Compliance: - 1483, 2584 - 1269 , 1745 , 1771 , 1965 , 1966 , 1997, 2385, 2439, 2796, 2842 - 768, 783, 791, 792, 793, 826, 854, 894, 903, 906, 951, 1542, 1027, 1122, 1256, 1519, 1541, 1591, 1619, 1662, 1812, 2131, 2338 - 1112, 1122, 2236, 2283, 2362 - 1195, 1377, 2763, 2966 - 2211, 2702 - 2547, 2961, 3031, 3032, 3036, - 1583, 1587, 1745, 1765, 1850, 1997, 2154, 2178, 2328, 2370, 2385, 2439, 2842, 2918 - 1058, 1723, 2453 - 1866, 2030, 2068 - 2267 - 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 - 1492, 2138 |
Cisco WS-C6506 Original Manufacturer Warranty |
| Standard Warranty: 90 Day Limited |