Chapter 1 Product Overview

Supervisor Engines

10-Gigabit Ethernet Uplink Ports

The 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports operate in full-duplex mode only, and are only on the WS-X4516-10GE, WS-X4013+10GE, and WS-45-Sup6-E. These ports use the hot-swappable 10GBASE X2 optical transceivers. The X2s have SC connectors to interface with multimode fiber (MMF) and single-mode fiber (SMF) cable.

On a Catalyst 4510R-E with a Supervisor Engine V-10GE, the user can use either four Gigabit Ethernet uplinks using SFPs or two 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks using X2s. The user also has the option of using the Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks simultaneously. With this option, the tenth slot can only support the WS-X4302-GB switching module. On a Catalyst 4507R-E, the user can use the Gigabit Ethernet uplinks and 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks simultaneously.

When two Supervisor Engine V-10GEs are present in a Catalyst 4510R-E or Catalyst 4507R-E switch, or two Supervisor Engine II-Plus 10GEs are present in a Catalyst 4507R-E, one X2 uplink is active on both the primary (active) and secondary (standby) supervisor engines by default, or two uplinks are active in a non-redundant configuration.

On a Catalyst 4510R-E with a Supervisor Engine 6-E, 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks using X2s are the only available uplinks. Slots 8-10 are intended for Catalyst 4500 classic switching modules only and all other slots may use classic or E-series switching modules.

When two Supervisor Engine 6-Es are present in a Catalyst 4510R-E or Catalyst 4507R-E switch, or two Supervisor Engine II-Plus 10GEs are present in a Catalyst 4507R-E, one X2 uplink is active on both the primary (active) and secondary (standby) supervisor engines by default, or two uplinks are active in a non-redundant configuration.

SFP Ports

Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports operate in full-duplex mode only and are present on the WS-X4013+TS, WS-X4516-10GE, and WS-X4013+10GE supervisors, as well as some switching modules. WS-X45-Sup6-E supervisors can use Cisco TwinGig converters to support two SFPs per X2 uplink port, for a maximum of 4 SFP ports per supervisor. SFP connectors vary with interface type and may use multimode fiber (MMF), single-mode fiber (SMF) cable, or copper Ethernet cables. SFPs use LC type fiber connectors and RJ-45 copper connectors.

10/100BASE-T Management Port

The 10/100BASE-T Management port supports emergency image recovery. The 10/100BASE-T port supports image downloads from the ROMMON. You can use this feature when the onboard Flash memory does not contain any IOS images, usually after all images were accidentally deleted from onboard Flash.

CONSOLE Port

The CONSOLE port has an EIA/TIA-232 RJ-45 connector. The CONSOLE port allows you to perform the following functions:

Configure the switch from the CLI

Monitor network statistics and errors

Configure SNMP agent parameters

 

 

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4500 E-Series, WSUPOE12VPSPL specifications

Cisco Systems has long been at the forefront of networking technology, consistently delivering innovative products that shape the future of digital communication. Among its extensive range of offerings, the WSUPOE12VPSPL and the Catalyst 4500 E-Series stand out as exemplary solutions tailored for businesses seeking robust, scalable, and versatile network infrastructure.

The WSUPOE12VPSPL is a 12-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch that provides significant advantages for organizations looking to streamline their operations. It is designed to deliver power and data over a single cable, reducing the clutter of additional power supplies and cords. This efficiency not only simplifies deployment but also enhances the flexibility to place devices anywhere within the network environment, making it an ideal choice for powering IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras.

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When integrated within the Catalyst 4500 E-Series switches, organizations can leverage advanced technologies that enhance overall network performance and security. The Catalyst 4500 E-Series is known for its modularity, allowing businesses to expand their networks as required. Its architecture supports high throughput, advanced QoS features, and extensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, ensuring efficient data handling and management.

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Overall, the Cisco WSUPOE12VPSPL and the Catalyst 4500 E-Series offer a powerful combination of features, technologies, and characteristics that make them indispensable to modern networking. They cater to the demands of diverse business environments, ensuring reliability, flexibility, and scalability as organizations continue to evolve in an increasingly digital landscape.