Cisco’s Catalyst 4500 series includes three new Catalyst chassis: Catalyst 4507R, Catalyst 4506 and Catalyst 4503. The Catalyst 4500 extends control to enterprise wiring closets, branch office and Layer 3 distribution points. The Catalyst 4500 is also optimized for business services aggregation and subscriber access in the metropolitan area for network operators and service providers.

The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series integrates non-blocking Layers 2 through 4 switching with optimal control, which enables business resilience for medium-sized and large enterprises and metropolitan Ethernet customers deploying Internet-based business applications. The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series extends control to the network edge with intelligent network services, including sophisticated quality of service, predictable performance, advanced security, and comprehensive management. It delivers advanced control with integrated resiliency.

Integrated resiliency in both hardware and software minimizes network downtime, helping to ensure workforce productivity, profitability, and customer success. The modular architecture, media flexibility, and expandability of the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series enables a longer deployment life in converged networks, which reduces the cost of ownership by minimizing recurring operational expenses, improving return on investment.
 

Part numbers associated with this product;

WS-C4003-S1, WS-C4006-S2, WS-C4503, WS-C4506