The Cisco Catalyst 4500-X Series is a high-performance core switch series designed for use in demanding networks and data centers. The series offers a variety of features and configuration options to ensure fast, reliable, and secure network performance.
The switches in the Cisco Catalyst 4500-X Series are available in both 10-gigabit Ethernet and 40-gigabit Ethernet versions, and support a variety of network protocols and technologies. By combining high-performance ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) and a modular design, the series offers high scalability and flexibility to meet the needs of networks of any size.
Technical Features of the Cisco Catalyst 4500-X Series
The Cisco switches have a variety of technical specifications that ensure fast, reliable, and secure network performance. Here are some of the key technical specifications of the series:
- Support for 10-gigabit and 40-gigabit Ethernet connections
- Multiple slots that can be populated with various modules to expand the number of ports and functionality
- Powerful ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) for fast and efficient processing of network data
- Support for a variety of network protocols and technologies such as VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and Quality of Service (QoS)
- Availability of redundancy and failover options such as Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP), Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), and Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP)
- Cisco TrustSec technology for secure identity and access management
- Integrated firewall to protect networks against attacks.
Applications of the Cisco 4500-X Series
One of the most important applications of the Cisco Catalyst 4500-X Series is data center deployment. The series offers high scalability and a variety of configuration options to meet the requirements of data centers. Additionally, the switches can be used for network connectivity for virtualization solutions such as VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V.
The series is also suitable for businesses that require high network performance and availability. With support for 10-gigabit and 40-gigabit Ethernet connections and a variety of network protocols and technologies, the switches can meet the demands of demanding networks. The availability of redundancy and failover options ensures high reliability and quick recovery from network disruptions.
Model Overview of the Cisco Catalyst 4500-X Series
| Model | WS-C4500X-16SFP+ | WS-C4500X-F-16SFP+ | WS-C4500X-24X-ES | WS-C4500X-24X-IPB | WS-C4500X-32SFP+ | WS-C4500X-F-32SFP+ | WS-C4500X-40X-ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Ports | 16 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 32 | 32 | 40 |
| SFP+ Ports | 16 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 32 | 32 | 40 |
| Default Power Supply | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| AC PSU available? | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| DC PSU available? | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Dual PSU? | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Licenses | IP Base | IP Base | Enterprise Services | IP Base | IP Base | IP Base | Enterprise Services |
| Air-Flow | Front-to-Back | Back-to-Front | Front-to-Back | Front-to-Back | Front-to-Back | Back-to-Front | Front-to-Back |
| Optional Uplink Module (C4KX-NM-8SFP+)? | yes | yes | - | - | yes | yes | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about the Catalyst 4500-X Series Switches
What is the difference between the Catalyst 4500-X Series and the Catalyst 4500 Series?
The 4500-X series offers higher capacity, more ports, higher performance, greater scalability, flexibility, and availability than the older Catalyst 4500 series.
What network protocols and technologies are supported by the 4500-X series?
The 4500-X series supports a variety of network protocols and technologies such as VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Quality of Service (QoS), Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP), Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), and Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP).
What redundancy and failover options are available for the 4500-X series?
The 4500-X series supports multiple redundancy and failover options such as HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, and Virtual Switching System (VSS) to ensure that the network remains operational even in the event of a device or connection failure.
What security features are provided by the 4500-X series?
The 4500-X series provides a variety of integrated security features such as Cisco TrustSec technology and a firewall to protect networks from attacks.
What are the configuration options for the 4500-X series?
The 4500-X series has multiple slots that can be populated with various modules to expand the number of ports and functionality. There are also various configuration options to meet the requirements of businesses of any size.