Description
The Cisco WS-X45-SUP8L-E is a Supervisor Engine designed for the Catalyst 4500E Series switches, offering enhanced scalability and performance for enterprise and mid-sized network environments. Built with the UADP (Unified Access Data Plane) ASIC architecture, it delivers wire-speed performance and supports advanced features such as Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, IPv6, and MPLS. This supervisor engine supports up to 928 Gbps switching capacity and is capable of handling up to 250 million packets per second (Mpps), making it ideal for high-demand networking scenarios. Its modular design allows for flexible deployment in both campus and distribution layers.
Equipped with dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports and compatibility with redundant supervisor configurations, the WS-X45-SUP8L-E enhances network resiliency and uptime. It supports Cisco IOS XE software, enabling programmability, automation, and integration with Cisco’s network management tools. The unit includes 2 GB of DRAM (expandable to 4 GB), 1 GB of flash memory, and supports Virtual Switching System (VSS) for simplified management. When purchasing used, buyers benefit from a cost-effective solution with robust enterprise-grade performance and proven reliability.