Cisco Catalyst C6500-E Series Switch
Deploy a comprehensive enterprise backbone


Cisco Catalyst 6500-E Series Switch

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.



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Switch to something new: Catalyst 9600 Series switches

Boost speed and performance with our newest, most secure switches! The Catalyst 9500 Series includes our highest density fixed-core enterprise network switches.

Catalyst 9600 Series Switches


Catalyst 6500 Series models


Cisco C6513-E Switch

Cisco Catalyst 6513-E switch

  • 13 slots, 19 RU
  • 10/100/1000, 1G, 10G, 40G ports
  • Forwarding capacity up to 720 Mpps
Cisco C6509-E Switch

Cisco Catalyst 6509-E switch

  • 9 slots, 14 RU
  • 10/100/1000, 1G, 10G, 40G ports
  • Forwarding capacity up to 510 Mpps
Cisco C6506-E Switch

Cisco Catalyst 6506-E switch

  • 13 slots, 19 RU
  • 10/100/1000, 1G, 10G, 40G ports
  • Forwarding capacity up to 720 Mpps
Cisco DNA

Deploy secure intelligent switching with Cisco DNA software


Simple, flexible software subscription suites help you achieve the latest Cisco DNA innovations in policy-based automation, secure connectivity, and critical analytics and assurance across your network.


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