6 Slot

WS-C6506 Overview

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C6506 is a 6-slot modular switch chassis from the Catalyst 6500 Series, designed for high-performance enterprise and service provider networks. It comes in a 12RU form factor, offering scalability and flexibility by allowing different supervisor engines, line cards, and service modules to be installed according to network requirements.This chassis-only model is shipped without a power supply or fan tray, meaning users can configure it with the appropriate redundant power supplies, cooling modules, and supervisor engines as needed. It supports a wide range of modules, including Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10-Gigabit Ethernet, and service blades such as firewall, intrusion detection, and load balancing, making it suitable for both switching and integrated network services.