WS-C4507R-E Cisco 4500 Switch
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WS-C4507R-E Overview
Cat4500 E-Series 7-Slot Chassis, fan, no ps, Red Sup Capable WS-C4507R-E
Overview
WS-C4507R-E Overview
Cisco Catalyst 4507R-E 7-slot chassis, PoE, 0 - 40 °C, 10 - 90%, 20.2 kg, NEBS lev.3, CE, FCC Class A, EN 60950, EN 61000-3-2, EN55022, VCCI Class A ITE, IEC 60950, EN...
The Catalyst 4507R-E switch is a 7-slot horizontal chassis supporting redundant power supplies, redundant supervisor engines, and slots for up to six modules. Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series offers non-blocking Layer2/3/4 switching with integrated resiliency, further enhancing control of converged networks. Converged voice/video/data networks with high availability enable business resiliency for enterprise and metropolitan (metro) Ethernet customers deploying Internet-based business applications.
Quick Specs
Product Code | WS-C4507R-E |
Supervisor engine slot | 2 |
Line-card slots | 5 |
Redundant power supplies | 2 |
Backplane | 24 Gbps full duplex per slot (240 Gbps). |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 48.74 x 43.97 x 31.70 cm |
Rack Units (RU) | 11 RU |
Weight | 20.19 kg – 45.4 Kg |
Airflow | Chassis fan tray: Right to left Power supply fan: Front to back |
Product Details
Figure 1 shows the front view of WS-C4507R-E with installed modules, supervisor engines and cards. These modules, supervisor engines and cards should be ordered separately.
Note:
① | Power Supplies | ③ | Supervisor engines (primary in slot 3 and secondary in slot 4) |
② | Switching modules (slots 1, 2, 5, 6, 7) | ④ | Fan tray assembly |
Feature | Description |
Chassis | Three horizontal slots. Slots are numbered from 1 (top) to 7 (bottom). |
Supervisor engines | Supports the following supervisor engines: - Supervisor Engine 8-E - Supervisor Engine 7L-E - Supervisor Engine 7-E |
Modules | Supports up to 5 Catalyst 4500 series modules. |
Backplane | 24 Gbps full duplex per slot (240 Gbps). |
Fan tray | The chassis supports one hot-swappable fan tray. |
Power supply | Supports one or two power supplies. All Catalyst 4500 series AC-input power supplies require single-phase source AC. |
The Accessories
Category | Model | Description |
AP License | L-LIC-CTIOS-1A | 1 AP Adder License for the IOS based Wireless Controller (e-delivery) |
Primary Supervisor | WS-X45-SUP8-E | Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor 8-E |
WS-X45-SUP7-E | Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor, 848Gbps | |
WS-X45-SUP7L-E | Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor LE, 520Gbps | |
10/100/1000/MGig Line Cards | WS-X4748-RJ45-E | Cisco 4500 Line Card WS-X4748-RJ45-E Catalyst 4500 E-Series 48-Port 10/100/1000 Non-Blocking |
WS-X4748-UPOE+E | Cisco 4500 Line Card WS-X4748-UPOE+E Catalyst 4500E 48-Port UPOE 10/100/1000(RJ45) | |
WS-X4748-RJ45V+E | Cisco 4500 Line Card WS-X4748-RJ45V+E Catalyst 4500E 48-Port PoE 802.3at 10/100/1000(RJ45) | |
1 G Fiber Line Cards | WS-X4724-SFP-E | Catalyst 4500 E-Series 24-Port GE (SFP) |
WS-X4748-SFP-E | Catalyst 4500 E-Series 48-Port GE (SFP) | |
WS-X4712-SFP-E | Catalyst 4500 E-Series 12-Port GE (SFP) | |
10 G Fiber Line Cards | WS-X4606-X2-E | Catalyst 4500 E-Series 6-Port 10GbE (X2) |
WS-X4712-SFP+E | Catalyst 4500 E-Series 12-Port 10GbE (SFP+) | |
Power Supply | PWR-C45-1400AC | Catalyst 4500 1400W AC Power Supply (Data Only) |
PWR-C45-1400DC | C4500 1400W DC Triple Input SP Power Supply-data only | |
Supervisor Software License | L-C4500E-IP-ES= | Cisco Catalyst 4500E IP Base to Enterprise Services IOS upgrade license |
Compare to Similar Items
Model | WS-C4507R-E | WS-C4506-E |
Supervisor engine slot | 2 | 1 |
Line-card slots | 5 | 5 |
Redundant power supplies | 2 | 2 |
Supervisor engines | - Supervisor Engine 8-E - Supervisor Engine 7L-E - Supervisor Engine 7-E | - Supervisor Engine 8-E - Supervisor Engine 7L-E - Supervisor Engine 7-E |
Backplane | 24 Gbps full duplex per slot (240 Gbps). | 48 Gbps full duplex per slot (240 Gbps) |
Summary Description
Cisco Catalyst 4507R-E 7-slot chassis, PoE, 0 - 40 °C, 10 - 90%, 20.2 kg, NEBS lev.3, CE, FCC Class A, EN 60950, EN 61000-3-2, EN55022, VCCI Class A ITE, IEC 60950, EN...
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Specification
WS-C4507R-E Specification
| WS-C4507R-E Specification | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Cisco |
| Product ID: | WS-C4507R |
| Product Description: | Catalyst 4500 Chassis (7-Slot),fan, no p/s, Red Sup Capable |
| Product Type: | Ethernet Switch |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Number of Total Expansion Slots: | 7 |
| Expansion Slot Type: | Supervisor Engine |
| Management & Protocols | |
| Manageable: | Yes |
| Management: |
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| Power Description | |
| Power Source: | Power Supply |
| Redundant Power Supply: | Yes |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Height: | 19.2" |
| Width: | 17.3" |
| Depth: | 12.5" |
| Weight (Approximate): | 107.00 lb |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Additional Information: | Item Included:
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| Certifications & Standards: | Safety:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary physical configuration features of the Cisco WS-C4507R-E chassis? +
The WS-C4507R-E is a 7-slot modular chassis designed for high-density enterprise access and aggregation. It includes seven physical slots, with two dedicated slots specifically for redundant supervisor engines to ensure non-stop communications. The remaining five slots provide flexible connectivity for line cards, allowing IT administrators to scale port density while maintaining a compact, rack-mountable footprint for data center or wiring closet environments.
Does the WS-C4507R-E support power redundancy for critical enterprise operations? +
Yes, this chassis is engineered to support redundant power supply configurations, which are essential for maintaining uptime in mission-critical deployments. By utilizing dual power supplies, the system provides load sharing and failover capabilities. Because this specific SKU ships without power supplies included, you must select the appropriate AC or DC power modules that match your facility's power infrastructure and total PoE budget requirements.
What type of supervisor engines are compatible with the WS-C4507R-E chassis? +
This chassis is part of the E-Series line and is specifically designed to support the Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor Engines. It offers full support for redundant supervisor configurations, enabling stateful switchover to minimize downtime during software upgrades or hardware failures. Always verify your specific supervisor model supports the E-Series chassis architecture to ensure optimal backplane throughput and feature availability across your network.
Is the WS-C4507R-E suitable for high-density Power over Ethernet (PoE) deployments? +
The WS-C4507R-E is highly capable of supporting large-scale PoE deployments when paired with the correct E-Series line cards and power supplies. By utilizing high-capacity power modules, the chassis can provide consistent power delivery to IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras. Its modular design allows you to mix and match line cards to satisfy specific PoE per-port requirements across your campus infrastructure.
How does the WS-C4507R-E manage cooling and airflow within a rack environment? +
Thermal management is handled by an integrated fan tray system specifically engineered for the 7-slot E-Series chassis. The airflow design is optimized to maintain consistent operating temperatures for the supervisor engines and line cards, even under heavy load. To ensure the reliability of your hardware, maintain adequate clearance in the front and rear of the rack to allow for proper intake and exhaust ventilation.
Can I use older line cards from previous Catalyst 4500 generations in this chassis? +
The WS-C4507R-E provides backward compatibility for many legacy Catalyst 4500 line cards, allowing for a phased migration to E-Series technology. However, feature performance and backplane bandwidth may be limited by the older hardware generations. For full utilization of the E-Series backplane capacity and advanced switching features, it is recommended to utilize modern E-Series line cards alongside your supervisor engines.
What is the primary benefit of the redundant supervisor capability in this switch? +
The ability to install dual supervisor engines in the WS-C4507R-E is a critical feature for high-availability enterprise networks. This setup facilitates hitless failover, meaning that if the primary supervisor encounters a fault, the secondary supervisor assumes control instantaneously. This ensures that network traffic, routing protocols, and management sessions remain active, which is vital for organizations that cannot afford interruptions to their core data flow.
What are the common management and deployment scenarios for the WS-C4507R-E? +
This switch is ideally deployed as a core or aggregation layer device in mid-sized networks, or as a robust access layer switch in large campus environments. Its managed nature allows for granular control over VLANs, QoS policies, and security configurations. Whether you are managing a complex enterprise campus or a regional data center, the modularity of the 4500 E-Series provides the versatility needed for evolving network topologies.
How can I obtain a bulk quote for multiple WS-C4507R-E units for my upcoming project? +
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