Note Throughout this publication, except where noted, the term supervisor engine is used to refer to Supervisor Engine 2, Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE.
Catalyst 6503 Switch
The Catalyst 6503 switch is a 3-slot horizontal chassis that support redundant power supplies and redundant supervisor engines. The chassis is NEBS L3 compliant. Figure 1-1 shows the front view of the chassis with the major features identified and Figure 1-2 shows the rear view of the chassis with the major features identified.
Table 1-1 provides descriptions of the major switch features. Table 1-2 lists specifications of the Catalyst 6503 switch chassis.
Table 1-1 Catalyst 6503 Switch Features
Feature
Description
Chassis
•Three horizontal slots. Slots are numbered from 1 (top) to 3 (bottom).
Supervisor engines
•Supervisor Engine 2, Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, and Supervisor Engine 720 are supported.
Note Refer to your software release notes for specific information on the minimum software release versions required to support the supervisor engines in the Catalyst 6503 chassis.
•Supervisor engines must be installed in slot 1 or slot 2.
Note Slots not occupied by supervisor engines can be used for modules. Check your software release notes for any restrictions on the type of module that can be installed.
•Supervisor Engine 720 has a built-in switching fabric. Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2) are not supported by Supervisor Engine 720. The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 720 cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 32 and Supervisor Engine 32 PISA do not support the Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2). The Switch Fabric Modules and the Supervisor Engine 32 or the Supervisor Engine 32 PISA cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, and the Supervisor Engine 720 require additional cooling. You must install the optional high-speed fan tray (FAN-MOD-3HS) in the chassis when any of these three supervisor engines are installed.
•The uplink ports are fully functional on the redundant supervisor engine when it is in standby mode.
Note In systems with redundant supervisor engines, both supervisor engines must be the same model and have the same daughter card configurations. Each supervisor engine must have the resources to run the switch on its own, which means that all supervisor engine resources are duplicated. Identical supervisor engine memory configurations are recommended but are not required as long as the supervisor engine with the smaller memory configuration is sufficient to run the configured features of the switch. Additionally, each supervisor engine must have its own flash device and console port connections.
Modules
•Chassis supports up to two Catalyst 6500 series modules.
•Chassis does not support the WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2 Switch Fabric Modules.
•Chassis does not support the WS-X67xx modules.
•Some additional Catalyst 6500 series modules may have these restrictions:
–Require that you install a Supervisor Engine 720.
–Have chassis slot restrictions.
–Require that a specific software release level be installed on the chassis.
Check your software release notes for specific information.
Port density
(Including supervisor engine ports)
•10-Gigabit Ethernet—2 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (SFP transceivers)—8 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (GBIC transceivers)—34 ports
•10/100/1000 Ethernet—97 ports
•10/100 Fast Ethernet—192 ports
•100BASE-FX—96 ports
Power supply support
•Supports one or two power supplies. The following power supplies are supported:
–PWR-950-AC (950 W AC-input power supply).
–PWR-950-DC (950 W DC-input power supply).
–PWR-1400-AC (1400 W AC-input power supply).
•Installed power supplies can be of different wattage ratings. Installed power supplies can be both AC-input, both DC-input, or one AC-input and one DC-input. Power supplies can be configured in either redundant or combined mode.
Note For Catalyst 6503 and Catalyst 6503-E chassis that are equipped with DC-input power supplies, the system (NEBS) ground serves as the primary safety ground and must be installed. The DC-input power supplies for these chassis do not have a separate ground.
•All Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies require single-phase source AC. Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies or multiple AC-power plugs on the same power supply because all AC power supply inputs are isolated.
•Power supplies require a power entry module (PEM) be installed.
•Single power supplies are installed in the lower power supply bay. The second power supply is installed in the upper power supply bay.
Note For proper operation of the power supply OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.
Table 1-2 Catalyst 6503 Switch Specifications
Item
Specification
Environmental
Temperature, operating
Certified for operation: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Designed and tested for operation: 32° to 130°F (0° to 55°C)
Note The Catalyst 6500 series switches are equipped with internal air temperature sensors that are triggered at 104°F (40°C) generating a minor alarm and at 131°F (55°C) generating a major alarm.
Temperature, nonoperating and storage
-4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C)
Thermal transition
0.5°C per minute (hot to cold)
0.33°C per minute (cold to hot)
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) operating
10% to 85%
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage
5% to 95%
Altitude, operating
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)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)
•7 x 17.37 x 21.75 in. (17.78 x 44.12 x 55.25 cm).
•Chassis requires 4 RU.
•Chassis can be mounted in equipment racks that meet ANSI/EIA 310-D and ETS 300-119 standards.
Weight
•Chassis only: 27 lb (12.25 kg).
•Chassis fully configured with 1 supervisor engine, 2 modules, 2 AC-input PEMs, and 2 AC-input power supplies: 85.4 lb (38.7 kg).
Airflow
•FAN-MOD-3 (standard fan tray)—170 CFM
•FAN-MOD-3HS (optional high-speed fan tray)—270 CFM
Note Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, and Supervisor Engine 720 require additional cooling to operate. You must install the high-speed fan tray (FAN-MOD-3HS) in the chassis whenever any of these three supervisor engines are installed.
To maintain proper air circulation through the Catalyst switch chassis, we recommend that you maintain a minimum 6-inch (15 cm) separation between a wall and the chassis air intake or a wall and the chassis air exhaust. You should also allow a minimum separation of 12 inches (30.5 cm) between the hot air exhaust on one chassis and the air intake on another chassis. Failure to maintain adequate air space can cause the chassis to overheat and the system to fail. On Catalyst chassis in which the airflow is from front to back, the chassis may be placed side-by-side.
Catalyst 6503-E Switch
The Catalyst 6503-E switch is an enhanced version of the Catalyst 6503 switch. The 3-slot horizontal chassis supports redundant power supplies and redundant supervisor engines. It also supports a greater power capacity per slot than the Catalyst 6503 switch chassis and supports the WS-X67xx switching modules. The Catalyst 6503-E switch chassis is NEBS L3 compliant. Figure 1-3 shows the front view of the chassis with the major features identified and Figure 1-4 shows the rear view of the chassis with the major features identified.
Figure 1-3 Catalyst 6503-E Switch—Front View
Figure 1-4 Catalyst 6503-E Switch—Rear View
Table 1-3 provides a description of the major switch features. Table 1-4 lists the specifications of the Catalyst 6503-E switch chassis.
Table 1-3 Catalyst 6503-E Switch Features
Feature
Description
Chassis
•Three horizontal slots. Slots are numbered from 1 (top) to 3 (bottom).
Supervisor engines
•Supervisor Engine 2, Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE are supported.
Note Refer to your software release notes for specific information on the minimum software release versions required to support the supervisor engines in the Catalyst 6503-E chassis.
•Supervisor engines must be installed in slot 1 or slot 2.
Note Slots not occupied by supervisor engines can be used for modules. Check your software release notes for any restrictions on the type of module that can be installed.
•Supervisor Engine 720 and the Supervisor Engine 720-10GE have a built-in switching fabric. Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2) are not supported by Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE. The Switch Fabric Modules and the Supervisor Engine 720 or the Supervisor Engine 720-10GE cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 32 and Supervisor Engine 32 PISA do not support the Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2). The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 32 or the Supervisor Engine 32 PISA cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•The uplink ports are fully functional on the redundant supervisor engine when it is in standby mode.
Note In systems with redundant supervisor engines, both supervisor engines must be the same model and have the same daughter card configurations. Each supervisor engine must have the resources to run the switch on its own, which means that all supervisor engine resources are duplicated. Identical supervisor engine memory configurations are recommended but are not required as long as the supervisor engine with the smaller memory configuration is sufficient to run the configured features of the switch. Additionally, each supervisor engine must have its own flash device and console port connections.
Modules
•Chassis supports up to two Catalyst 6500 series modules.
•Chassis does not support the WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2 Switch Fabric Modules.
•Some additional Catalyst 6500 series modules may have these restrictions:
–Require that you install a Supervisor Engine 720.
–Have chassis slot restrictions.
–Require that a specific software release level be installed on the chassis.
Check your software release notes for specific information.
Port density
(Including supervisor engine ports)
•10-Gigabit Ethernet—34 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (SFP transceivers)—98 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (GBIC transceivers)—34 ports
•10/100/1000 Ethernet—97 ports
•10/100 Fast Ethernet—192 ports
•100BASE-FX—96 ports
Power supply support
•Supports one or two power supplies. The following power supplies are supported:
–PWR-950-AC (950 W AC-input power supply).
–PWR-950-DC (950 W DC-input power supply).
–PWR-1400-AC (1400 W AC-input power supply).
•Installed power supplies can be of different wattage ratings. Installed power supplies can be both AC-input, both DC-input, or one AC-input and one DC-input. Power supplies can be configured in either redundant or combined mode.
•All Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies require single-phase source AC. Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies or multiple AC-power plugs on the same power supply because all AC power supply inputs are isolated.
Note For Catalyst 6503 and Catalyst 6503-E chassis that are equipped with DC-input power supplies, the system (NEBS) ground serves as the primary safety ground and must be installed. The DC-input power supplies for these chassis do not have a separate ground.
•Power supplies require a power entry module (PEM) be installed.
•Single power supplies are installed in the lower power supply bay. The second power supply is installed in the upper power supply bay.
Note For proper operation of the power supply OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.
Table 1-4 Catalyst 6503-E Switch Specifications
Item
Specification
Environmental
Temperature, operating
Certified for operation: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Designed and tested for operation: 32° to 130°F (0° to 55°C)
Note The Catalyst 6500 series switches are equipped with internal air temperature sensors that are triggered at 104°F (40°C) generating a minor alarm and at 131°F (55°C) generating a major alarm.
Temperature, nonoperating and storage
-4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C)
Thermal transition
0.5°C per minute (hot to cold)
0.33°C per minute (cold to hot)
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) operating
10% to 85%
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage
5% to 95%
Altitude, operating
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)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)
•7 x 17.37 x 21.75 in. (17.78 x 44.12 x 55.25 cm).
•Chassis requires 4 RU.
•Chassis can be mounted in equipment racks that meet ANSI/EIA 310-D and ETS 300-119 standards.
Weight
•Chassis only: 33 lb (15 kg).
•Chassis fully configured with 1 supervisor engine, 2 modules, 2 AC-input PEMs, and 2 AC-input power supplies: 85.4 lb (38.7 kg).
Airflow
•WS-C6503-E-FAN—282 CFM
Note To maintain proper air circulation through the Catalyst switch chassis, we recommend that you maintain a minimum 15 cm (6-inch) separation between a wall and the chassis air intake or a wall and the chassis air exhaust. You should also allow a minimum separation of 12 inches (30.5 cm) between the hot air exhaust on one chassis and the air intake on another chassis. Failure to maintain adequate air space can cause the chassis to overheat and the system to fail. On Catalyst chassis in which the airflow is from front to back, the chassis may be placed side-by-side.
Catalyst 6504-E Switch
The Catalyst 6504-E switch is an enhanced 4-slot horizontal chassis that supports redundant power supplies and redundant supervisor engines. The Catalyst 6504-E switch chassis is NEBS L3 compliant. Figure 1-5 shows the front view of the chassis with the major features identified and Figure 1-6 shows the rear view of the chassis with the major features identified.
Figure 1-5 Catalyst 6504-E Switch—Front View
Figure 1-6 Catalyst 6504-E Switch—Rear View
Table 1-5 provides a description of major switch features. Table 1-6 lists the specifications of the Catalyst 6504-E switch chassis.
Table 1-5 Catalyst 6504-E Switch Features
Feature
Description
Chassis
•Four horizontal slots. Slots are numbered from 1 (top) to 4 (bottom).
Supervisor engines
•Supervisor Engine 2, Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE are supported.
Note Refer to your software release notes for specific information on the minimum software release versions required to support the supervisor engines in the Catalyst 6504-E chassis.
•Supervisor engines must be installed in slot 1 or slot 2.
Note Slots not occupied by supervisor engines can be used for modules. Check your software release notes for any restrictions on the type of module that can be installed.
•Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE have a built-in switching fabric. Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2) are not supported by Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE. The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 720 or Supervisor Engine 720-10GE cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 32 and Supervisor Engine 32 PISA do not support the Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2). The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 32 or Supervisor Engine 32 PISA cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•The uplink ports are fully functional on the redundant supervisor engine when it is in standby mode.
Note In systems with redundant supervisor engines, both supervisor engines must be the same model and have the same daughter card configurations. Each supervisor engine must have the resources to run the switch on its own, which means that all supervisor engine resources are duplicated. Identical supervisor engine memory configurations are recommended but are not required as long as the supervisor engine with the smaller memory configuration is sufficient to run the configured features of the switch. Additionally, each supervisor engine must have its own flash device and console port connections.
Modules
•Chassis supports up to three Catalyst 6500 series modules.
•Chassis does not support the Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2).
•Some additional Catalyst 6500 series modules may have these restrictions:
–Require that you install a Supervisor Engine 720.
–Have chassis slot restrictions.
–Require that a specific software release level be installed on the chassis.
Check your software release notes for specific information.
Port density
(Including supervisor engine ports)
•10-Gigabit Ethernet—50 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (SFP transceivers)—144 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (GBIC transceivers)—50 ports
•10/100/1000 Ethernet—145 ports
•10/100 Fast Ethernet—288 ports
•100BASE-FX—144 ports
Power supply support
•Supports one or two power supplies. The following power supplies are supported:
–PWR-2700-AC/4 (2700 W AC-input power supply).
–PWR-2700-DC/4 (2700 W DC-input power supply).
•Installed power supplies can be both AC-input, both DC-input, or one AC-input and one DC-input. Power supplies can be configured in either redundant or combined mode.
•All Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies require single-phase source AC. Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies or multiple AC-power plugs on the same power supply because all AC power supply inputs are isolated.
•Single power supplies are installed in the lower power supply bay. The second power supply is installed in the upper power supply bay.
Note For proper operation of the power supply OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.
Table 1-6 Catalyst 6504-E Switch Specifications
Item
Specification
Environmental
Temperature, operating
Certified for operation: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Designed and tested for operation: 32° to 130°F (0° to 55°C)
Note The Catalyst 6500 series switches are equipped with internal air temperature sensors that are triggered at 104°F (40°C) generating a minor alarm and at 131°F (55°C) generating a major alarm.
Temperature, nonoperating and storage
-4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C)
Thermal transition
0.5°C per minute (hot to cold)
0.33°C per minute (cold to hot)
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) operating
10% to 85%
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage
5% to 95%
Altitude, operating
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)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)
•8.7 x 17.5 x 21.6 in. (22.09 x 44.45 x 54.86 cm).
•Chassis requires 5 RU.
•Chassis can be mounted in equipment racks that meet ANSI/EIA 310-D and ETS 300-119 standards.
Weight
•Chassis only: 27 lb (12.25 kg).
•Chassis fully configured with 2 supervisor engines, 2 modules, and 2 AC-input power supplies: 97 lb (43.99 kg).
Airflow
•FAN-MOD-4HS—300 CFM
Note To maintain proper air circulation through the Catalyst switch chassis, we recommend that you maintain a minimum 6-inch (15 cm) separation between a wall and the chassis air intake or a wall and the chassis air exhaust. You should also allow a minimum separation of 12 inches (30.5 cm) between the hot air exhaust on one chassis and the air intake on another chassis. Failure to maintain adequate air space can cause the chassis to overheat and the system to fail. On Catalyst chassis in which the airflow is from front to back, the chassis may be placed side-by-side.
Catalyst 6506 Switch
The Catalyst 6506 switch is a 6-slot horizontal chassis that supports redundant power supplies and redundant supervisor engines. The chassis is NEBS L3 compliant. Figure 1-7 shows a front view of the chassis with the major features identified.
Figure 1-7 Catalyst 6506 Switch
Table 1-7 provides a description of the major switch features. Table 1-8 lists the specifications of the Catalyst 6506 switch chassis.
Table 1-7 Catalyst 6506 Switch Features
Feature
Descriptions
Chassis
•Six horizontal slots. Slots are numbered from 1 (top) to 6 (bottom).
Supervisor engines
•Supervisor Engine 2, Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE are supported.
Note Refer to your software release notes for specific information on the minimum software release versions required to support the supervisor engines in the Catalyst 6506 chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 2 must be installed in slot 1 or slot 2.
•Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE must be installed in slot 5 or slot 6.
Note Slots not occupied by supervisor engines can be used for modules. Check your software release notes for any restrictions on the type of module that can be installed.
•Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE all require the high-speed fan tray (WS-C6K-6SLOT-FAN2) be installed in the chassis. You must also install a 2500 W or higher capacity power supply in the chassis to power the high-speed fan tray.
Note The 2500 W power supply, when supporting the high-speed fan tray, can be powered from either 120 VAC or 220 VAC.
•Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE have a built-in switching fabric. Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2) are not supported by Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE. The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 720 or Supervisor Engine 720-10GE cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 32 and Supervisor Engine 32 PISA do not support the Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2). The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 32 or Supervisor Engine 32 PISA cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•The uplink ports are fully functional on the redundant supervisor engine in standby mode.
Note In systems with redundant supervisor engines, both supervisor engines must be the same model and have the same daughter card configurations. Each supervisor engine must have the resources to run the switch on its own, which means all supervisor engine resources are duplicated. Identical supervisor engine memory configurations are recommended but are not required as long as the supervisor engine with the smaller memory configuration is sufficient to run the configured features of the switch. Additionally, each supervisor engine must have its own flash device and console port connections.
Modules
•Chassis supports up to five Catalyst 6500 series modules.
•WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2 Switch Fabric Modules must be installed in slot 5 or slot 6.
•Some additional Catalyst 6500 series modules may have these restrictions:
–Require that you install a Supervisor Engine 720.
–Have chassis slot restrictions.
–Require that a specific software release level be installed on the chassis.
Check your software release notes for specific information.
Port density
(Including supervisor engine ports)
•10-Gigabit Ethernet—82 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (SFP transceivers)—242 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (GBIC transceivers)—82 ports
•10/100/1000 Ethernet—241 ports
•10/100 Fast Ethernet—480 ports
•100BASE-FX—240 ports
Power supply support
•Supports one or two power supplies. The following power supplies are supported:
–WS-CAC-1000W (1000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-1300W (1300 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CDC-1300W (1300 W DC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-2500W (2500 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CDC-2500W (2500 W DC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-3000W (3000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-4000W-US (4000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-4000W-INT (4000 W AC-input power supply).
–PWR-4000-DC (4000 W DC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-6000W (6000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-8700W (8700 W AC-input power supply).
Note The 6000 W and the 8700 W AC-input power supplies are limited to 4000 W maximum output when installed in the Catalyst 6506 chassis.
•Installed power supplies can be of different wattage ratings. Installed power supplies can also be both AC-input, both DC-input, or one AC-input and one DC-input. Power supplies can be configured in either redundant or combined mode.
•All Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies require single-phase source AC. Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies or multiple AC-power plugs on the same power supply because all AC power supply inputs are isolated.
•Single power supplies are installed in the left power supply bay. The second power supply is installed in the right power supply bay.
•You must install a 2500 W or higher capacity power supply when using Supervisor Engine 32 or Supervisor Engine 720 and the high-speed fan tray.
Note For proper operation of the power supply OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.
Table 1-8 Catalyst 6506 Switch Specifications
Item
Specification
Environmental
Temperature, operating
Certified for operation: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Designed and tested for operation: 32° to 130°F (0° to 55°C)
Note The Catalyst 6500 series switches are equipped with internal air temperature sensors that are triggered at 104°F (40°C) generating a minor alarm and at 131°F (55°C) generating a major alarm.
Temperature, nonoperating and storage
-4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C)
Thermal transition
0.5°C per minute (hot to cold)
0.33°C per minute (cold to hot)
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) operating
10% to 90%
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage
5% to 95%
Altitude, operating
Certified for operation: 0 to 6500 feet (0 to 2000 m)
Designed and tested for operation: -200 to 10,000 feet (-60 to 3000 m)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)
•20.1 x 17.2 x 18.1 in. (51.1 x 43.7 x 46.0 cm).
•Chassis depth including cable guide is 21.64 in. (55.0 cm).
•Chassis requires 12 RU.
•Chassis can be mounted in equipment racks that meet ANSI/EIA 310-D and ETS 300-119 standards.
Weight
•Chassis only: 45 lb (20.4 kg).
•Chassis fully configured with 1 supervisor engine, 5 switching modules, and 2 power supplies: 156.6 lb (71.0 kg).
Airflow
WS-C6K-6SLOT-FAN (Standard fan tray)—227 CFM.
WS-C6K-6SLOT-FAN2 (Optional high-speed fan tray)—420 CFM.
Note Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE require additional cooling to operate. You must install the high-speed fan tray (WS-C6K-6SLOT-FAN2) in the chassis whenever any of these four supervisor engines are installed.
Note To maintain proper air circulation through the Catalyst switch chassis, we recommend that you maintain a minimum 6-inch (15 cm) separation between a wall and the chassis air intake or a wall and the chassis air exhaust. You should also allow a minimum separation of 12 inches (30.5 cm) between the hot air exhaust on one chassis and the air intake on another chassis. Failure to maintain adequate air space can cause the chassis to overheat and the system to fail. On Catalyst chassis in which the airflow is from front to back, the chassis may be placed side-by-side.
Catalyst 6506-E Switch
The Catalyst 6506-E switch is an enhanced version of the Catalyst 6506 switch. The 6-slot horizontal chassis supports redundant power supplies and redundant supervisor engines. It also supports a greater power capacity per slot than the Catalyst 6506 switch chassis. The Catalyst 6506-E switch chassis is NEBS L3 compliant. Figure 1-8 shows a front view of the chassis with the major features identified.
Figure 1-8 Catalyst 6506-E Switch
Table 1-9 provides a description of the major switch features. Table 1-10 lists the specifications of the Catalyst 6506-E switch chassis.
Table 1-9 Catalyst 6506-E Switch Features
Feature
Descriptions
Chassis
•Six horizontal slots. Slots are numbered from 1 (top) to 6 (bottom).
Supervisor engines
•Supervisor Engine 2, Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE are supported.
Note Refer to your software release notes for specific information on the minimum software release versions required to support the supervisor engines in the Catalyst 6506-E chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 2 must be installed in slot 1 or slot 2.
•Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE must be installed in slot 5 or slot 6.
Note Slots not occupied by supervisor engines can be used for modules. Check your software release notes for any restrictions on the type of module that can be installed.
•Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE have a built-in switching fabric. Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2) are not supported by Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE. The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 720 or Supervisor Engine 720-10GE cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 32 and Supervisor Engine 32 PISA do not support the Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2). The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 32 or Supervisor Engine 32 PISA cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•The uplink ports are fully functional on the redundant supervisor engine in standby mode.
Note In systems with redundant supervisor engines, both supervisor engines must be the same model and have the same daughter card configurations. Each supervisor engine must have the resources to run the switch on its own, which means all supervisor engine resources are duplicated. Identical supervisor engine memory configurations are recommended but are not required as long as the supervisor engine with the smaller memory configuration is sufficient to run the configured features of the switch. Additionally, each supervisor engine must have its own flash device and console port connections.
Modules
•Chassis supports up to five Catalyst 6500 series modules.
•WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2 Switch Fabric Modules must be installed in slot 5 or slot 6.
•Some additional Catalyst 6500 series modules may have these restrictions:
–Require that you install a Supervisor Engine 720.
–Have chassis slot restrictions.
–Require that a specific software release level be installed on the chassis.
Check your software release notes for specific information.
Port density
(Including supervisor engine ports)
•10-Gigabit Ethernet—82 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (SFP transceivers)—242 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (GBIC transceivers)—82 ports
•10/100/1000 Ethernet—241 ports
•10/100 Fast Ethernet—480 ports
•100BASE-FX—240 ports
Power supply support
•Supports one or two power supplies. The following power supplies are supported:
–WS-CAC-2500W (2500 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CDC-2500W (2500 W DC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-3000W (3000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-4000W-US (4000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-4000W-INT (4000 W AC-input power supply).
–PWR-4000-DC (4000 W DC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-6000W (6000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-8700W-E (8700 W AC-input power supply).
•Installed power supplies can be of different wattage ratings. Installed power supplies can also be both AC-input, both DC-input, or one AC-input and one DC-input. Power supplies can be configured in either redundant or combined mode.
•All Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies require single-phase source AC. Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies or multiple AC-power plugs on the same power supply because all AC power supply inputs are isolated.
•Single power supplies are installed in the left power supply bay. The second power supply is installed in the right power supply bay.
Note For proper operation of the power supply OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.
Table 1-10 Catalyst 6506-E Switch Specifications
Item
Specification
Environmental
Temperature, operating
Certified for operation: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Designed and tested for operation: 32° to 130°F (0° to 55°C)
Note The Catalyst 6500 series switches are equipped with internal air temperature sensors that are triggered at 104°F (40°C) generating a minor alarm and at 131°F (55°C) generating a major alarm.
Temperature, nonoperating and storage
-4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C)
Thermal transition
0.5°C per minute (hot to cold)
0.33°C per minute (cold to hot)
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) operating
10% to 90%
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage
5% to 95%
Altitude, operating
Certified for operation: 0 to 6500 feet (0 to 2000 m)
Designed and tested for operation: -200 to 10,000 feet (-60 to 3000 m)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)
•19.2 x 17.5 x 18.2 in. (48.8 x 44.5 x 46.0 cm).
•Chassis depth including cable guide is 21.64 in. (55.0 cm).
•Chassis requires 12 RU.
•Chassis can be mounted in equipment racks that meet ANSI/EIA 310-D and ETS 300-119 standards.
Weight
Chassis only: 45 lb (20.41 kg).
Chassis fully configured with 1 supervisor engine, 5 switching modules, and 2 power supplies: 159 lb (72.3 kg).
Airflow
WS-C6506-E-FAN—564 CFM.
Note To maintain proper air circulation through the Catalyst switch chassis, we recommend that you maintain a minimum 6-inch (15 cm) separation between a wall and the chassis air intake or a wall and the chassis air exhaust. You should also allow a minimum separation of 12 inches (30.5 cm) between the hot air exhaust on one chassis and the air intake on another chassis. Failure to maintain adequate air space can cause the chassis to overheat and the system to fail. On Catalyst chassis in which the airflow is from front to back, the chassis may be placed side-by-side.
Catalyst 6509 Switch
The Catalyst 6509 switch is a 9-slot horizontal chassis that supports redundant power supplies and redundant supervisor engines. The chassis is NEBS L3 compliant. Figure 1-9 shows a front view of the chassis with the major features identified.
Figure 1-9 Catalyst 6509 Switch
Table 1-11 provides a description of the major switch features. Table 1-12 lists the specifications of the Catalyst 6509 switch chassis.
Table 1-11 Catalyst 6509 Switch Features
Feature
Description
Chassis
•Nine horizontal slots. Slots are numbered from 1 (top) to 9 (bottom).
Supervisor engines
•Supervisor Engine 2, Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE are supported.
Note Refer to your software release notes for specific information on the minimum software release versions required to support the supervisor engines in the Catalyst 6509 chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 2 must be installed in slot 1 or slot 2.
•Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE must be installed in slot 5 or slot 6.
Note Slots not occupied by supervisor engines can be used for modules. Check your software release notes for any restrictions on the type of module that can be installed.
•Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE require that the high-speed fan tray (WS-C6K-9SLOT-FAN2) be installed in the chassis. You must also install a 2500 W or higher capacity power supply in the chassis to power the high-speed fan tray.
Note The 2500 W power supply, when supporting the high-speed fan tray, can be powered from either 120 VAC or 220 VAC.
•Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE have a built-in switching fabric. Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2) are not supported by Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE. The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 720 or Supervisor Engine 720-10GE cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 32 and Supervisor Engine 32 PISA do not support the Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2). The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 32 or Supervisor Engine 32 PISA cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•The uplink ports are fully functional on all redundant supervisor engine models when they are in standby mode.
Note In systems with redundant supervisor engines, both supervisor engines must be the same model and have the same daughter card configurations. Each supervisor engine must have the resources to run the switch on its own, which means all supervisor engine resources are duplicated. Identical supervisor engine memory configurations are recommended but are not required as long as the supervisor engine with the smaller memory configuration is sufficient to run the configured features of the switch. Additionally, each supervisor engine must have its own flash device and console port connections.
Modules
•Chassis supports up to eight Catalyst 6500 series modules.
•WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2 Switch Fabric Modules must be installed in slot 5 or slot 6.
•Some additional Catalyst 6500 series modules may have these restrictions:
–Require that you install a Supervisor Engine 720.
–Have chassis slot restrictions.
–Require that a specific software release level be installed on the chassis.
Check your software release notes for specific information.
Port density
(Including supervisor engine ports)
•10-Gigabit Ethernet—130 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (SFP transceivers)—386 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (GBIC transceivers)—130 ports
•10/100/1000 Ethernet—385 ports
•10/100 Fast Ethernet—768 ports
•100BASE-FX—384 ports
Power supply support
•Supports one or two power supplies. The following power supply models are supported:
–WS-CAC-1000W (1000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-1300W (1300 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CDC-1300W (1300 W DC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-2500W (2500 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CDC-2500W (2500 W DC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-3000W (3000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-4000W-US (4000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-4000W-INT (4000 W AC-input power supply).
–PWR-4000-DC (4000 W DC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-6000W (6000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-8700W-E (8700 W AC-input power supply).
Note The 6000 W and the 8700 W AC-input power supplies are limited to 4000 W maximum output when installed in the Catalyst 6509 chassis.
•Installed power supplies can be of different wattage ratings. Installed power supplies can also be both AC-input, both DC-input, or one AC-input and one DC-input. Power supplies can be configured in either redundant or combined mode.
•All Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies require single-phase source AC. Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies or multiple AC-power plugs on the same power supply because all AC power supply inputs are isolated.
•Single power supplies are installed in the left power supply bay. The second (redundant) power supply is installed in the right power supply bay.
•You must install a 2500 W or higher capacity power supply when using Supervisor Engine 32 or Supervisor Engine 720 and the high-speed fan tray.
Note For proper operation of the power supply OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.
Table 1-12 Catalyst 6509 Switch Specifications
Item
Specification
Environmental
Temperature, operating
Certified for operation: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Designed and tested for operation: 32° to 130°F (0° to 55°C)
Note The Catalyst 6500 series switches are equipped with internal air temperature sensors that are triggered at 104°F (40°C) generating a minor alarm and at 131°F (55°C) generating a major alarm.
Temperature, ambient nonoperating and storage
-4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C)
Thermal transition
0.5°C per minute (hot to cold)
0.33°C per minute (cold to hot)
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) operating
10% to 90%
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage
5% to 95%
Altitude, operating
Certified for operation: 0 to 6500 feet (0 to 2000 m)
Designed and tested for operation: -200 to 10,000 feet (-60 to 3000 m)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)
•25.2 x 17.2 x 18.4 in. (64.0 x 43.7 x 46.7 cm).
•Chassis depth including cable guide is 21.64 in. (55.0 cm).
•Chassis requires 15 RU.
•Chassis can be mounted in equipment racks that meet ANSI/EIA 310-D and ETS 300-119 standards.
Weight
Chassis only: 55 lb (24.9 kg).
Chassis fully configured with 1 supervisor engine, 8 switching modules, and 2 power supplies: 194.5 lb (88.2 kg).
Airflow
WS-C6K-9SLOT-FAN (Standard fan tray)—340 CFM
WS-C6K-9SLOT-FAN2 (Optional high-speed fan tray)—630 CFM
Note Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE require additional cooling to operate. You must install the WS-C6K-9SLOT-FAN2 high-speed fan tray in the chassis whenever any of these four supervisor engines are installed.
Note To maintain proper air circulation through the Catalyst switch chassis, we recommend that you maintain a minimum 6-inch (15 cm) separation between a wall and the chassis air intake or a wall and the chassis air exhaust. You should also allow a minimum separation of 12 inches (30.5 cm) between the hot air exhaust on one chassis and the air intake on another chassis. Failure to maintain adequate air space can cause the chassis to overheat and the system to fail. On Catalyst chassis in which the airflow is from front to back, the chassis may be placed side-by-side.
Catalyst 6509-E Switch
The Catalyst 6509-E switch is an enhanced version of the Catalyst 6509 switch. The 9-slot horizontal chassis supports redundant power supplies and redundant supervisor engines. It also supports a greater power capacity per slot than the Catalyst 6509 switch chassis. Figure 1-10 shows a front view of the chassis with the major features identified.
Figure 1-10 Catalyst 6509-E Switch
Table 1-13 provides a description of the major switch features. Table 1-14 lists the specifications of the Catalyst 6509-E switch chassis.
Table 1-13 Catalyst 6509-E Switch Features
Feature
Description
Chassis
•Nine horizontal slots. Slots are numbered from (1) top to (9) bottom.
Supervisor engines
•Supervisor Engine 2, Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE are supported.
Note Refer to your software release notes for specific information on the minimum software release versions required to support the supervisor engines in the Catalyst 6509-E chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 2 must be installed in slot 1 or slot 2.
•Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE must be installed in slot 5 or slot 6.
Note Slots not occupied by supervisor engines can be used for modules. Check your software release notes for any restrictions on the type of module that can be installed.
•Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE have a built-in switching fabric. Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2) are not supported by Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE. The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 720 or Supervisor Engine 720-10GE cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 32 and Supervisor Engine 32 PISA do not support the Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2). The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 32 or Supervisor Engine 32 PISA cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•The uplink ports are fully functional on all redundant supervisor engine models when they are in standby mode.
Note In systems with redundant supervisor engines, both supervisor engines must be the same model and have the same daughter card configurations. Each supervisor engine must have the resources to run the switch on its own, which means all supervisor engine resources are duplicated. Identical supervisor engine memory configurations are recommended but are not required as long as the supervisor engine with the smaller memory configuration is sufficient to run the configured features of the switch. Additionally, each supervisor engine must have its own flash device and console port connections.
Modules
•Chassis supports up to eight Catalyst 6500 series modules.
•WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2 Switch Fabric Modules must be installed in slot 5 or slot 6.
•Some additional Catalyst 6500 series modules may have these restrictions:
–Require that you install a Supervisor Engine 720.
–Have chassis slot restrictions.
–Require that a specific software release level be installed on the chassis.
Check your software release notes for specific information.
Port density
(Including supervisor engine ports)
•10-Gigabit Ethernet—130 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (SFP transceivers)—386 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (GBIC transceivers)—130 ports
•10/100/1000 Ethernet—385 ports
•10/100 Fast Ethernet—768 ports
•100BASE-FX—384 ports
Power supply support
•Supports one or two power supplies. The following models are supported:
–WS-CAC-2500W (2500 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CDC-2500W (2500 W DC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-3000W (3000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-4000W-US (4000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-4000W-INT (4000 W AC-input power supply).
–PWR-4000-DC (4000 W DC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-6000W (6000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-8700W-E (8700 W AC-input power supply).
•Installed power supplies can be of different wattage ratings. Installed power supplies can also be both AC-input, both DC-input, or one AC-input and one DC-input. Power supplies can be configured in either redundant or combined mode.
•All Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies require single-phase source AC. Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies or multiple AC-power plugs on the same power supply because all AC power supply inputs are isolated.
Note For proper operation of the power supply OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.
Table 1-14 Catalyst 6509-E Switch Specifications
Item
Specification
Environmental
Temperature, operating
Certified for operation: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Designed and tested for operation: 32° to 130°F (0° to 55°C)
Note The Catalyst 6500 series switches are equipped with internal air temperature sensors that are triggered at 104°F (40°C) generating a minor alarm and at 131°F (55°C) generating a major alarm.
Temperature, nonoperating and storage
-4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C)
Thermal transition
0.5°C per minute (hot to cold)
0.33°C per minute (cold to hot)
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) operating
10% to 90%
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage
5% to 95%
Altitude, operating
Certified for operation: 0 to 6500 feet (0 to 2000 m)
Designed and tested for operation: -200 to 10,000 feet (-60 to 3000 m)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)
•24.5 x 17.5 x 18.2 in. (62.2 x 44.5 x 46.0 cm).
•Chassis depth including cable guide is 21.64 in. (55.0 cm).
•Chassis requires 15 RU.
•Chassis can be mounted in equipment racks that meet ANSI/EIA 310-D and ETS 300-119 standards.
Weight
Chassis only: 55 lb (24.9 kg).
Chassis fully configured with 1 supervisor engine, 8 switching modules, and 2 power supplies: 135 lb (61.2 kg).
Airflow
WS-C6509-E-FAN—846 CFM
Note To maintain proper air circulation through the Catalyst switch chassis, we recommend that you maintain a minimum 6-inch (15 cm) separation between a wall and the chassis air intake or a wall and the chassis air exhaust. You should also allow a minimum separation of 12 inches (30.5 cm) between the hot air exhaust on one chassis and the air intake on another chassis. Failure to maintain adequate air space can cause the chassis to overheat and the system to fail. On Catalyst chassis in which the airflow is from front to back, the chassis may be placed side-by-side.
Catalyst 6509-NEB Switch
The Catalyst 6509-NEB switch is a 9-slot vertical chassis that supports redundant power supplies and redundant supervisor engines. The chassis is NEBS L3 compliant. Figure 1-11 shows a front view of the chassis.
Figure 1-11 Catalyst 6509-NEB Switch
Table 1-15 provides a description of the major switch features. Table 1-16 lists the specifications of the Catalyst 6509-NEB switch chassis.
Table 1-15 Catalyst 6509-NEB Switch Features
Feature
Features
Chassis
•Nine vertical slots. Slots are numbered from 1 (right) to 9 (left).
Supervisor engines
•Supervisor Engine 2 is supported.
•Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE are supported if the WS-6509-NEB-UPGRD kit is installed.
Note Refer to your software release notes for specific information on the minimum software release versions required to support the supervisor engines in the Catalyst 6509-NEBchassis.
•Supervisor Engine 2 must be installed in slot 1 or slot 2.
•Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE must be installed in slot 5 or slot 6.
Note Slots not occupied by supervisor engines can be used for modules. Check your software release notes for any restrictions on the type of module that can be installed.
•Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE have a built-in switching fabric. Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2) are not supported by Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE. The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 720 or Supervisor Engine 720-10GE cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 32 and Supervisor Engine 32 PISA do not support the Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2). The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 32 or Supervisor Engine 32 PISA cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•The uplink ports are fully functional on all redundant supervisor engine models when they are in standby mode.
Note In systems with redundant supervisor engines, both supervisor engines must be the same model and have the same daughter card configurations. Each supervisor engine must have the resources to run the switch on its own, which means all supervisor engine resources are duplicated. Identical supervisor engine memory configurations are recommended but are not required as long as the supervisor engine with the smaller memory configuration is sufficient to run the configured features of the switch. Additionally, each supervisor engine must have its own flash device and console port connections.
Modules
•Chassis supports up to eight Catalyst 6500 series modules.
•WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2 Switch Fabric Modules must be installed in slot 5 or slot 6.
•Some additional Catalyst 6500 series modules may have these restrictions:
–Require that you install a Supervisor Engine 720.
–Have chassis slot restrictions.
–Require that a specific software release level be installed on the chassis.
Check your software release notes for specific information.
Port density
(Including supervisor engine ports)
•10-Gigabit Ethernet—130 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (SFP transceivers)—384 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (GBIC transceivers)—130 ports
•10/100/1000 Ethernet—385 ports
•10/100 Fast Ethernet—768 ports
•100BASE-FX—384 ports
Power supply support
•Supports one or two power supplies. The following models are supported:
–WS-CAC-2500W (2500 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CDC-2500W (2500 W DC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-3000W (3000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-4000W-US (4000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-4000W-INT (4000 W AC-input power supply).
–PWR-4000-DC (4000 W DC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-6000W (6000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-8700W-E (8700 W AC-input power supply).
Note The 6000 W and the 8700 W AC-input power supplies are limited to 4000 W maximum output when installed in the Catalyst 6509-NEB chassis.
•Installed power supplies can be of different wattage ratings. Installed power supplies can also be both AC-input, both DC-input, or one AC-input and one DC-input. Power supplies can be configured in either redundant or combined mode.
•All Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies require single-phase source AC. Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies or multiple AC-power plugs on the same power supply because all AC power supply inputs are isolated.
•Single power supplies are installed in the left power supply bay. The second power supply is installed in the right power supply bay.
Note For proper operation of the power supply OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.
Certified for operation: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Designed and tested for operation: 32° to 130°F (0° to 55°C)
Note The Catalyst 6500 series switches are equipped with internal air temperature sensors that are triggered at 104°F (40°C) generating a minor alarm and at 131°F (55°C) generating a major alarm.
Temperature, nonoperating and storage
-4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C)
Thermal transition
0.5°C per minute (hot to cold)
0.33°C per minute (cold to hot)
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) operating
10% to 90%
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage
5% to 95%
Altitude, operating
Certified for operation: 0 to 6500 feet (0 to 2000 m)
Designed and tested for operation: -200 to 10,000 feet (-60 to 3000 m)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)
•33.3 x 17.2 x 18.1 in. (84.6 x 43.7 x 46.0 cm).
•Chassis requires 20 RU.
•Chassis can be mounted in equipment racks that meet ANSI/EIA 310-D and ETS 300-119 standards.
Weight
Chassis only: 55 lb (24.9 kg).
Chassis fully configured with 1 supervisor engine, 8 switching modules, and 2 power supplies: 135 lb (61.2 kg).
Note Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE require additional cooling to operate. You must install the optional high-speed fan tray in the chassis whenever any of these four supervisor engines are installed.
Note To maintain proper air circulation through the Catalyst switch chassis, we recommend that you maintain a minimum 6-inch (15 cm) separation between a wall and the chassis air intake or a wall and the chassis air exhaust. You should also allow a minimum separation of 12 inches (30.5 cm) between the hot air exhaust on one chassis and the air intake on another chassis. Failure to maintain adequate air space can cause the chassis to overheat and the system to fail. On Catalyst chassis in which the airflow is from front to back, the chassis may be placed side-by-side.
The Catalyst 6509-NEB-A switch is an enhanced version of the Catalyst 6509-NEB switch. The 9-slot vertical chassis supports redundant power supplies and redundant supervisor engines. The Catalyst 6509-NEB-A switch chassis is NEBS L3 compliant. Figure 1-12 shows a front view of the chassis with the major features identified.
Figure 1-12 Catalyst 6509-NEB-A Switch Chassis
Table 1-17 provides a description of the major switch features. Table 1-18 lists the specifications of the Catalyst 6509-NEB-A switch chassis.
Table 1-17 Catalyst 6509-NEB-A Switch Features
Feature
Description
Chassis
•Nine vertical slots. Slots are numbered from 1 (right) to 9 (left).
Supervisor engines
•Supervisor Engine 2, Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE are supported.
Note Refer to your software release notes for specific information on the minimum software release versions required to support the supervisor engines in the Catalyst 6509-NEB-A chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 2 must be installed in slot 1 or slot 2.
•Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE must be installed in slot 5 or slot 6.
Note Slots not occupied by supervisor engines can be used for modules. Check your software release notes for any restrictions on the type of module that can be installed.
•Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE have a built-in switching fabric. Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2) are not supported by Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE. The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 720 or Supervisor Engine 720-10GE cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 32 and Supervisor Engine 32 PISA do not support the Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2). The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 32 or Supervisor Engine 32 PISA cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•The uplink ports are fully functional on all redundant supervisor engine models when they are in standby mode.
Note In systems with redundant supervisor engines, both supervisor engines must be the same model and have the same daughter card configurations. Each supervisor engine must have the resources to run the switch on its own, which means all supervisor engine resources are duplicated. Identical supervisor engine memory configurations are recommended but are not required as long as the supervisor engine with the smaller memory configuration is sufficient to run the configured features of the switch. Additionally, each supervisor engine must have its own flash device and console port connections.
Modules
•Chassis supports up to eight Catalyst 6500 series modules.
•WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2 Switch Fabric Modules must be installed in slot 5 or slot 6.
•Some additional Catalyst 6500 series modules may have these restrictions:
–Require that you install a Supervisor Engine 720.
–Have chassis slot restrictions.
–Require that a specific software release level be installed on the chassis.
Check your software release notes for specific information.
Port density
(Including supervisor engine ports)
•10-Gigabit Ethernet—130 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (SFP transceivers)—384 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (GBIC transceivers)—130 ports
•10/100/1000 Ethernet—385 ports
•10/100 Fast Ethernet—768 ports
•100BASE-FX—384 ports
Power supply support
•Supports one or two power supplies. The following models are supported:
–WS-CAC-2500W (2500 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CDC-2500W (2500 W DC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-3000W (3000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-4000W-US (4000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-4000W-INT (4000 W AC-input power supply).
–PWR-4000-DC (4000 W DC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-6000W (6000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-8700W-E (8700 W AC-input power supply).
Note The 6000 W and the 8700 W AC-input power supplies are limited to 4500 W maximum output when installed in the Catalyst 6509-NEB-A chassis.
•Installed power supplies can be of different ratings. Installed power supplies can also be both AC-input, both DC-input, or one AC-input and one DC-input. Power supplies can be configured in either redundant or combined mode.
•All Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies require single-phase source AC. Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies or multiple AC-power plugs on the same power supply because all AC power supply inputs are isolated.
Note For proper operation of the power supply OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.
Certified for operation: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Designed and tested for operation: 32° to 130°F (0° to 55°C)
Note The Catalyst 6500 series switches are equipped with internal air temperature sensors that are triggered at 104°F (40°C) generating a minor alarm and at 131°F (55°C) generating a major alarm.
Temperature, nonoperating and storage
-4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C)
Thermal transition
0.5°C per minute (hot to cold)
0.33°C per minute (cold to hot)
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) operating
10% to 90%
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage
5% to 95%
Altitude, operating
Certified for operation: 0 to 6500 feet (0 to 2000 m)
Designed and tested for operation: -200 to 10,000 feet (-60 to 3000 m)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)
•36.7 x 17.2 x 20.3 in. (93.1 x 43.7 x 51.6 cm).
•Chassis requires 21 RU.
•Chassis can be mounted in equipment racks that meet ANSI/EIA 310-D and ETS 300-119 standards.
Weight
Chassis only: 121 lb (54.9 kg).
Chassis fully configured with 1 supervisor engine, 8 modules, 2 AC-input power supplies: 270 lb (122.47 kg).
Airflow
FAN-MOD-09 (High-speed fan tray)—760 CFM
Note To maintain proper air circulation through the Catalyst switch chassis, we recommend that you maintain a minimum 6-inch (15 cm) separation between a wall and the chassis air intake or a wall and the chassis air exhaust. You should also allow a minimum separation of 12 inches (30.5 cm) between the hot air exhaust on one chassis and the air intake on another chassis. Failure to maintain adequate air space can cause the chassis to overheat and the system to fail. On Catalyst chassis in which the airflow is from front to back, the chassis may be placed side-by-side.
Catalyst 6509-V-E Switch
The Catalyst 6509-V-E switch is an enhanced version of the Catalyst 6509-NEB-A switch. The 9-slot vertical chassis supports redundant power supplies, redundant supervisor engines, and redundant fan trays. It also supports a greater power capacity per slot than the Catalyst 6509-NEB-A switch chassis. The Catalyst 6509-V-E switch chassis is NEBS L3 compliant. Figure 1-13 shows a front view of the chassis with the major features identified.
Figure 1-13 Catalyst 6509-V-E Switch Chassis
Table 1-19 provides a description of the major switch features. Table 1-20 lists the specifications of the Catalyst 6509-V-E switch chassis.
Table 1-19 Catalyst 6509-V-E Switch Features
Feature
Description
Chassis
Nine vertical slots. Slots are numbered from 1 (right) to 9 (left).
Supervisor engines
•Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE are supported.
Note Refer to your software release notes for specific information on the minimum software release versions required to support the supervisor engines in the Catalyst 6509-NEB-A chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE must be installed in slot 5 or slot 6.
Note Slots not occupied by supervisor engines can be used for modules. Check your software release notes for any restrictions on the type of module that can be installed.
•Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE have a built-in switching fabric. Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2) are not supported by Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE. The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 720 or Supervisor Engine 720-10GE cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 32 and Supervisor Engine 32 PISA do not support the Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2). The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 32 or Supervisor Engine 32 PISA cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•The uplink ports are fully functional on all redundant supervisor engine models when they are in standby mode.
Note In systems with redundant supervisor engines, both supervisor engines must be the same model and have the same daughter card configurations. Each supervisor engine must have the resources to run the switch on its own, which means all supervisor engine resources are duplicated. Identical supervisor engine memory configurations are recommended but are not required as long as the supervisor engine with the smaller memory configuration is sufficient to run the configured features of the switch. Additionally, each supervisor engine must have its own flash device and console port connections.
Modules
•Chassis supports up to eight Catalyst 6500 series modules.
•Some Catalyst 6500 series modules may have these restrictions:
–Not be supported
–Require that you install a Supervisor Engine 720
–Have chassis slot restrictions
–Require a specific software release level
Check your software release notes for specific information on supported modules.
Port density (including supervisor engine ports)
•10-Gigabit Ethernet—130 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (SFP transceivers)—386 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (GBIC transceivers)—130 ports
•10/100/1000 Ethernet—385 ports
•10/100 Fast Ethernet—768 ports
•100BASE-FX—384 ports
Power supply support
•Supports one or two power supplies. The following models are supported:
–WS-CAC-2500W (2500 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CDC-2500W (2500 W DC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-3000W (3000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-4000W-US (4000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-4000W-INT (4000 W AC-input power supply).
–PWR-4000-DC (4000 W DC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-6000W (6000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-8700W-E (8700 W AC-input power supply).
•Installed power supplies can be of different ratings. Installed power supplies can also be both AC-input, both DC-input, or one AC-input and one DC-input. Power supplies can be configured in either redundant or combined mode.
•All Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies require single-phase source AC. Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies or multiple AC-power plugs on the same power supply because all AC power supply inputs are isolated.
Note For proper operation of the power supply OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.
Certified for operation: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Designed and tested for operation: 32° to 130°F (0° to 55°C)
Note The Catalyst 6500 series switches are equipped with internal air temperature sensors that are triggered at 104°F (40°C) generating a minor alarm and at 131°F (55°C) generating a major alarm.
Temperature, nonoperating and storage
-4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C)
Thermal transition
0.5°C per minute (hot to cold)
0.33°C per minute (cold to hot)
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) operating
10% to 90%
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage
5% to 95%
Altitude, operating
Certified for operation: 0 to 6500 feet (0 to 2000 m)
Designed and tested for operation: -200 to 10,000 feet (-60 to 3000 m)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)
•36.7 x 17.2 x 20.3 in. (93.1 x 43.7 x 51.6 cm).
•Chassis requires 21 RU.
•Chassis can be mounted in equipment racks that meet ANSI/EIA 310-D and ETS 300-119 standards.
Weight
Chassis only: 121 lb (54.9 kg).
Chassis fully configured with 1 supervisor engine, 8 modules, 2 AC-input power supplies: 270 lb (122.47 kg).
Airflow
WS-C6509-V-E-FAN (High-speed fan tray—760 CFM).
Note To maintain proper air circulation through the Catalyst switch chassis, we recommend that you maintain a minimum 6-inch (15 cm) separation between a wall and the chassis air intake or a wall and the chassis air exhaust. You should also allow a minimum separation of 12 inches (30.5 cm) between the hot air exhaust on one chassis and the air intake on another chassis. Failure to maintain adequate air space can cause the chassis to overheat and the system to fail. On Catalyst chassis in which the airflow is from front to back, the chassis may be placed side-by-side.
Catalyst 6513 Switch
The Catalyst 6513 switch is a 13-slot horizontal chassis that supports redundant power supplies and redundant supervisor engines. The chassis is NEBS L3 compliant. Figure 1-14 shows a front view of the chassis.
Figure 1-14 Catalyst 6513 Switch
Table 1-21 provides a description of the major switch features. Table 1-22 lists the specifications of the Catalyst 6513 switch chassis.
Table 1-21 Catalyst 6513 Switch Features
Feature
Description
Chassis
•Thirteen horizontal slots. Slots are numbered from (1) top to (13) bottom.
Note Refer to your software release notes for specific information on the minimum software release versions required to support the supervisor engines in the Catalyst 6513 chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 2 must be installed in slot 1 or slot 2.
•Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE must be installed in slot 7 or slot 8.
Note Slots not occupied by supervisor engines can be used for modules. Check your software release notes for any restrictions on the type of module that can be installed.
•Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE require additional cooling. You must install the high-speed fan tray (WS-C6K-13SLT-FAN2) when using any of these supervisor engines. You must also install a 2500 W or higher capacity power supply in the chassis to power the high-speed fan tray.
•Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE have a built-in switching fabric. Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2) are not supported by Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE. The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 720 or Supervisor Engine 720-10GE cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•Supervisor Engine 32 and Supervisor Engine 32 PISA do not support the Switch Fabric Modules (WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2). The Switch Fabric Modules and Supervisor Engine 32 or Supervisor Engine 32 PISA cannot be installed in the same chassis.
•The uplink ports are fully functional on all redundant supervisor engine models when they are in standby mode.
Note In systems with redundant supervisor engines, both supervisor engines must be the same model and have the same daughter card configurations. Each supervisor engine must have the resources to run the switch on its own, which means all supervisor engine resources are duplicated. Identical supervisor engine memory configurations are recommended but are not required as long as the supervisor engine with the smaller memory configuration is sufficient to run the configured features of the switch. Additionally, each supervisor engine must have its own flash device and console port connections.
Modules
•Chassis supports up to 12 Catalyst 6500 series modules.
•WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2 Switch Fabric Modules must be installed in slot 7 or slot 8.
•WS-X6748-SFP, WS-X6748-GE-TX, and WS-X6704-10GE modules are not supported in slots 2-8; they are supported in slots 9-13.
–Slots 1-8 support a single fabric channel; slots 9-13 support dual fabric channels.
•Some additional Catalyst 6500 series modules may have these restrictions:
–Require that you install a Supervisor Engine 720.
–Have chassis slot restrictions.
–Require that a specific software release level be installed on the chassis.
Check your software release notes for specific information.
Port Density
(Including supervisor engine ports)
•10-Gigabit Ethernet—82 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (SFP transceivers)—410 ports
•Gigabit Ethernet (GBIC transceivers)—194 ports
•10/100/1000 Ethernet—577 ports
•10/100 Fast Ethernet—1152 ports
•100BASE-FX—576 ports
Power supply support
•Supports one or two power supplies. The following models are supported:
–WS-CAC-2500W (2500 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CDC-2500W (2500 W DC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-3000W (3000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-4000W-US (4000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-4000W-INT (4000 W AC-input power supply).
–PWR-4000-DC (4000 W DC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-6000W (6000 W AC-input power supply).
–WS-CAC-8700W-E (8700 W AC-input power supply).
Note The 8700 W power supply is limited to 6000 W maximum output when installed in the Catalyst 6513 switch chassis.
•Installed power supplies can be of different ratings. Installed power supplies can also be both AC-input, both DC-input, or one AC-input and one DC-input. Power supplies can be configured in either redundant or combined mode.
•All Catalyst 6500 series AC-input power supplies require single-phase source AC. Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies or multiple AC-power plugs on the same power supply because all AC power supply inputs are isolated.
•You must install a 2500 W or higher capacity power supply when using Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, or Supervisor Engine 720-10GE and the high-speed fan tray.
Note For proper operation of the power supply OUTPUT FAIL LED, systems with single power supplies must be configured with a minimum of one fan tray and one supervisor engine. Systems with dual power supplies must have a minimum configuration of one fan tray, one supervisor engine, and one additional module. Failure to meet these minimum configuration requirements can cause a false power supply output fail signal.
Table 1-22 Catalyst 6513 Switch Specifications
Item
Specification
Environmental
Temperature, operating
Certified for operation: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Designed and tested for operation: 32° to 130°F (0° to 55°C)
Note The Catalyst 6500 series switches are equipped with internal air temperature sensors that are triggered at 104°F (40°C) generating a minor alarm and at 131°F (55°C) generating a major alarm.
Temperature, nonoperating and storage
-4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C)
Thermal transition
0.5°C per minute (hot to cold)
0.33°C per minute (cold to hot)
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) operating
10% to 90%
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage
5% to 95%
Altitude, operating
Certified for operation: 0 to 6500 feet (0 to 2000 m)
Designed and tested for operation: -200 to 10,000 feet (-60 to 3000 m)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)
•33.3 x 17.2 x 18.1 in. (84.6 x 43.7 x 46.0 cm).
•Chassis requires 20 RU.
•Chassis can be mounted in equipment racks that meet ANSI/EIA 310-D and ETS 300-119 standards.
Weight
Chassis fully configured with 2 supervisor engines, 11 switching modules, and 2 power supplies: 280 lb (127 kg).
Airflow
•WS-C6K-13SLOT-FAN (Standard fan tray)—641 CFM
•WS-C6K-13SLT-FAN2 (Optional high-speed fan tray)—1090 CFM
Note Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE require additional cooling to operate. You must install the optional high-speed fan tray in the chassis whenever any of these four supervisor engines are installed.
Note To maintain proper air circulation through the Catalyst switch chassis, we recommend that you maintain a minimum 6-inch (15 cm) separation between a wall and the chassis air intake or a wall and the chassis air exhaust. You should also allow a minimum separation of 12 inches (30.5 cm) between the hot air exhaust on one chassis and the air intake on another chassis. Failure to maintain adequate air space can cause the chassis to overheat and the system to fail. On Catalyst chassis in which the airflow is from front to back, the chassis may be placed side-by-side.
Throughout this publication, except where noted, the term supervisor engine is used to refer to Supervisor Engine 2, Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 32 PISA, Supervisor Engine 720, and Supervisor Engine 720-10GE.
