LAN Core and Distribution Switches
Accelerate business initiatives with a secure, intelligent network
Scale network performance and reliability with industry-leading network services, integrated service modules, and validated design guides. Cisco offers a comprehensive selection of switches that bring intelligence to your network and the flexibility to converge wired, wireless, and VPN security.
Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series Switches are programmable campus backbone switches optimized for 10/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet services. They provide slot capacity up to 880 G, and smart and simple network operations using Catalyst Instant Access.
- Optimized for 1 and 10 Gb services with higher slot capacity (up to 880 Gb) and switching capacity (up to 11.4 Tb)
- Offer converged wired, wireless, and VPN security, and intelligent services with Catalyst 6500 DNA
- Simplified operations with Catalyst Instant Access
- Highly secure for users and applications with comprehensive wired, wireless, and VPN security
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches deliver comprehensive network services, performance, and scale, optimized for your campus core and distribution network.
- Flagship Catalyst switching services platform for core/distribution deployments
- Virtual Switching System bolsters availability and scales to 4-terabit capacity
- Up to 160 Gigabits per slot; 100 Gigabit Ethernet-ready
- Integrated services modules enhance security, manageability, and wireless control
Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series Switches
The fixed-aggregation Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series Switches deliver best-in-class scalability, simplified network virtualization, and integrated network services for space-constrained environments in campus networks.
- Best-in-class scalability, with up to 800 Gbps switching capacity
- Comes in a one-rack unit (1 RU), with a low-power form factor
- Supports Virtual Switching System (VSS) to provide resiliency and single point of management
- Offer up to 1.6 Tbps of switching capacity with VSS
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