Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches
Deploy a comprehensive enterprise backbone
Get resiliency, security, and more. Catalyst 6500 Series Switches are widely deployed campus backbone switches. They are optimized for Multigigabit Ethernet services to help you protect your network investment.
Contact Cisco
Catalyst 6500 Series models
Need help finding the right switch? Use our Cisco Switch Selector to find the ideal switch for your needs.
Cisco Catalyst 6513-E switch
- 13 slots, 19 RU
- 44 x 40 GE ports
- 180 x 10 GE ports
- 534 x 1 GE ports
- 529 x 10/100/1000 ports
- Forwarding capacity up to 720 Mpps
Cisco Catalyst 6509-E switch
- 9 slots, 14 RU
- 32 x 40 GE ports
- 130 x 10 GE ports
- 387 x 1 GE ports
- 385 x 10/100/1000 ports
- Forwarding capacity up to 510 Mpps
Cisco Catalyst 6506-E switch
- 6 slots, 11 RU
- 20 x 40 GE ports
- 82 x 10 GE ports
- 243 x 1 GE ports
- 241 x 10/100/1000 ports
- Forwarding capacity up to 330 Mpps
Cisco DNA software fuels the intent-based network
Simple, flexible software subscription suites help you achieve the latest DNA innovations in policy-based automation, secure connectivity, and critical analytics and assurance across your network.
Accelerate your success with services from Cisco Customer Experience
Confidently move to a secure, automated intent-based network with expert guidance, proven experience, best practices, and innovative tools.
Resources
Compare Models
- Learn about the similarities and differences of the models within this product series.
Models
Data Sheets and Literature
End-of-Sale Models
For partners
Are you a Cisco partner? Log in to see additional resources.
Looking for a solution from a Cisco partner? Connect with our partner ecosystem.