Cisco WS-C6509 User Manual

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DATA SHEET
CISCO CATALYST 6500 SERIES SWITCH
The Catalyst 6500 Series sets the new standard for IP communications
and application delivery in enterprise campus and service provider networks
by maximizinguser productivity and enhancing operational control while providing
unprecedented investment protection. As Cisco’s premier intelligent multilayer
modular switch, the Catalyst
®
6500 Series delivers secure, converged services,
end-to-end, from the wiring closet to the core, to the data center, to the WAN edge.
Idealfor enterprises and service providers seeking toreduce theirtotal cost of ownership, the
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series delivers scalable performance and port density across a range of
chassis configurations and LAN/WAN/MAN interfaces. Available in 3-, 6-, 9-, and 13-slot
chassis, Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches feature an unparalleled range of integrated
services modules, including multigigabit network security,content switching, telephony,and
network analysis modules.
By taking advantage of a forward-thinking architecture that uses a common set of modules
and operating system software across all Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series chassis, the Catalyst
6500 Series delivers a high level of operational consistency that optimizes IT infrastructure
usage and enhances return on investment. From 48-port to 576-port 10/100/1000 or 1152-
port 10/100 Ethernet wiring closets to hundreds-of-Mpps network cores supporting up to
192 1-Gbps or 32 10-Gbps trunks, the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series provides an optimal
platform that maximizes network uptime with stateful failover capability between
redundant routing and forwarding engines.
With numerous industry-firsts and industry-leading features to its credit, the Catalyst 6500
Seriessupports threegenerations ofmodules thatcontinue to demonstratethe Catalyst 6500
value and Cisco’s commitment to innovation. Cisco’s new generation ofCatalyst 6500 Series
modules and Supervisor Engine 720 incorporate 11 new Cisco-developed application
specific integrated circuits (ASICs)—extending Cisco’s leadership in networking while
providing unparalleled investment protection.
Figure 1
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Chassis

Cisco WS-C6509 Specifications

General

Model	WS-C6509
Backplane Capacity	720 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	400 Mpps
Layer Support	Layer 3
Redundancy	Yes (Supervisor, Power Supply)
Product Type	Switch
Ports	Dependent on installed modules
RAM	Dependent on Supervisor Engine
Flash Memory	Dependent on Supervisor Engine
Product Series	Catalyst 6500
Operating System	Cisco IOS
Management	CLI, SNMP, Web
MAC Address Table Size	128, 000
Jumbo Frame Support	9216 bytes
Supervisor Engine	Multiple options (e.g., Supervisor Engine 720, Supervisor Engine 32)

Summary

Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Benefits

Operational Consistency in Deployments

Focuses on consistent module, software, and management deployment across chassis.

Maximum Network Uptime and Resiliency

Highlights features for high availability and fast recovery from network disruptions.

Integrated High-Performance Security and Network Management

Discusses integrated services modules for security and network management.

Scalable Performance

Details the high LAN switch performance and distributed forwarding architecture.

Rich Layer 3 Services

Covers multiprotocol Layer 3 routing and IPv6 hardware support.

Enhanced Data Voice, and Video Services

Describes integrated IP communications and multimedia support.

Interface Flexibility, Scalability, and Density

Details port densities, interface choices, and chassis sizes for network requirements.

High-Speed WAN Interfaces

Covers WAN, ATM, and SONET interfaces for core routers and aggregation.

Maximum Investment Protection

Explains modular architecture, upgradable supervisors, and future module support.

Metro Ethernet WAN Services

Lists features for metro and inter-metro Ethernet services like 10-Gigabit uplinks and QoS.

Deployment Scenarios

System Overview

Modular Architecture

Describes the system's ability to grow and reconfigure with modules.

Hardware-Forwarding Architectures

Details CEF, aCEF, and dCEF technologies for packet forwarding.

Switching Architectures

Explains the switching architectures like 32-Gbps bus and 256/720 Gbps switch fabrics.

Catalyst 6500 Series Modules

Module Types Overview

Lists special-purpose modules like Supervisor engines, Ethernet, WAN, Services, and Switch Fabric modules.

Supervisor Engines

Describes the function of supervisor engines in control and forwarding decisions.

Ethernet Interface Modules

Details Ethernet interfaces for various deployment scenarios and performance levels.

WAN Interface Modules

Covers FlexWAN and Optical Services Modules for WAN/MAN connectivity.

Layer 4 Through 7 Services Modules

Details services modules for content, monitoring, security, and telephony.

Telephony Services Modules

Describes Communications Media Modules for T1/E1 gateways and PSTN connectivity.

Wireless Services Modules

Explains Wireless LAN Services Modules for campus-wide secure roaming.

Switch Fabric Modules

Discusses SFMs for distributed forwarding and bandwidth increase.

How Cisco Express Forwarding Works

Accelerated Cisco Express Forwarding (aCEF)

Explains aCEF technology using central PFC3 and distributed aCEF engine for high-rate traffic.

Distributed Cisco Express Forwarding (dCEF)

Details dCEF where interface modules make forwarding decisions locally for high performance.

Cisco IOS and Catalyst Operating System Software

Cisco IOS Software

Describes IOS features for core, distribution, Internet access, and data center deployments.

Catalyst OS with Optional IOS Software

Explains CatOS for wiring closet, with optional IOS for distribution/core, offering hybrid mode.

Shared Features

Highlights shared capabilities and management tools across supervisor engines.

Catalyst 6500 Series Chassis

Chassis Applications

Details chassis applications for wiring closet, core, data center, and WAN edge.

Chassis Configuration

Covers NEBS compliance, power supply requirements, and configuration tools.

Power Supplies

Describes available power supply ratings and hot-swappable capabilities.

Fan Trays

Details fan tray requirements for Supervisor Engine 720 and part numbers.

Chassis Dimensions

Chassis Weights

Provides weight information for empty and fully configured chassis.

Ordering Information

Environmental Conditions

Regulatory Compliance

Specifications

IEEE Compliance

Details adherence to IEEE standards for bridging, VLAN tagging, and Ethernet.

RFC Compliance

Lists compliance with RFC standards for ATM, BGP4, etc.

General Routing Protocols

Lists various routing protocols and their specifications.

IP Multicast

Covers IP Multicast protocols like IGMP and PIM.

IS-IS Routing

Details Intermediate System to Intermediate System routing protocols.

LSP Tunnels

Covers LSP Tunnels for controlled load network element service.

MPLS

Lists MPLS features including VPNs and traffic engineering.

OSPF

Details OSPF protocol specifications and features.

RIP

Lists RIP protocol specifications.

Miscellaneous Protocols

Covers various protocols like HTML, HTTP, SNTP, and DoS protection.

Denial of Service (DoS) Protection

Details mechanisms for DoS protection like ACLs, RPF, and SYN attack protection.

Network Management

Lists protocols and tools for network management like VTP, TFTP, Telnet, SNMP, MIBs.

Security

Covers security features like TACACS+, RADIUS, ACLs, NAT, and secure copy.

Technical Support Services

Additional Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Information

Provides links to data sheets for Catalyst 6500 Series components like supervisors and modules.