Description
The Cisco WS-X4516-2 is a Supervisor Engine designed for the Catalyst 4500 Series chassis, offering robust network performance and scalability for enterprise and service provider environments. Built with dual Supervisor Engines in a single module, it ensures high availability and redundancy, making it ideal for mission-critical deployments. The unit supports centralized forwarding with a 48 Gbps switching capacity and integrates seamlessly with Cisco IOS Software, enabling advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features. Its modular design supports hot-swappable components, reducing downtime during maintenance or upgrades.
Equipped with two Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports and compatibility with multiple Catalyst 4500 line cards, the WS-X4516-2 delivers flexibility for growing network demands. It includes 256 MB of DRAM and 64 MB of Flash memory, with support for NetFlow and hardware-based multicast forwarding. Enhanced security features such as ACLs and hardware-based QoS help maintain network integrity and performance. When purchasing used, buyers benefit from a cost-effective solution without sacrificing enterprise-grade reliability and functionality.