WS-C4500X-40X-ES Datasheet
Looking for the WS-C4500X-40X-ES Datasheet before purchasing your next enterprise switch? The Cisco WS-C4500X-40X-ES Datasheet provides detailed information on specifications, features, and performance for high-speed enterprise networking. At Green Code Technologies UK, we supply genuine Cisco networking solutions for businesses requiring reliable and scalable infrastructure.
Looking for the WS-C4500X-40X-ES Datasheet before purchasing your next enterprise switch? The Cisco WS-C4500X-40X-ES Datasheet provides detailed information on specifications, features, and performance for high-speed enterprise networking. At Green Code Technologies UK, we supply genuine Cisco networking solutions for businesses requiring reliable and scalable infrastructure.
The WS-C4500X-40X-ES Datasheet highlights the Cisco Catalyst 4500X Series, a high-performance fixed aggregation switch designed for enterprise campus networks and data centres. Cisco switches provide secure, high-speed connectivity that enables devices, applications, and users to communicate efficiently across business networks. As a result, they are widely used in enterprise, financial, public sector, and service provider environments.
Furthermore, the WS-C4500X-40X-ES Datasheet showcases advanced Layer 3 switching, 40 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, Virtual Switching System (VSS) support, and high availability features for mission-critical deployments. Consequently, organisations can build scalable, resilient, and high-performance networks while simplifying management and supporting future business growth.
Main Features
- 24 Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports
- 2 Gigabit SFP uplink ports
- Managed Layer 3 switch
- Rack-mountable 1U design
- Advanced VLAN and QoS support
- Enterprise network security
- High-performance switching
- Reliable business connectivity
WS-C4500X-40X-ES Datasheet Specification | |
System | |
| Expansion Module (Optional) | 8×10 GE SFP+/SFP – C4KX-NM-8SFP+ |
| Management Port | 10/100/1000 Base-T |
| USB Port | Type A (storage and boot) up-to 4 GB |
| Dual Power Supply | Yes |
| Field Replaceable Fans | Yes (5 fans) |
| Fan Redundancy | No performance impact with single fan failure |
Scalability | |
| System Throughput | Up to 800 Gbps |
| IPv4 Routing in Hardware | Up to 250 Mpps |
| IPv6 Routing in Hardware | Up to 125 Mpps |
| L2 Bridging in Hardware | Up to 250 Mpps |
| Media Access Control (MAC) Entries | 55K |
| Flexible Netflow Entries | 128K |
| Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN), Remote Switched Port Analyzer (RSPAN) | 8 line rate bidirectional sessions (ingress and egress) |
| Total VLANs | 4094 |
| Total Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) | 4094 |
| IGMP groups | 32K |
| Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Snooping Entries | 12K (DHCP snooping bindings) |
| ARP Entries | 47K |
| Spanning Tree Protocol Instances | 10K |
| Jumbo Frame Support for Bridged and Routed Packets | Up to 9216 bytes |
High Availability and Resiliency | |
| High Availability Solution | Virtual Switching System (VSS) |
| Number of stackable switches in VSS | Up to 2 |
| VSS Throughput | Up to 1.6 Tbps |
| Virtual Switch Link | 1GE or 10GE |
| Max number of Virtual Switch Links | 8 |
| In-Service Software Upgrade | Across the switches |
| Nonstop Forwarding with Stateful Switchover | Across the switches |
CPU and Memory | |
| Onboard Memory (SRAM DDR-II) | 4 GB |
| Port Buffers | 32-MB Shared Memory |
| CPU | Dual Core 1.5 GHz |
| NVRAM | 2 GB |
| Optional External Memory (SD Card) | 2 GB |
QoS Features | |
| Port Queues | 8 Queues/Port |
| CPU Queues | 64 |
| QoS Entries | 128K (64K ingress and 64K in egress) Shared with ACL |
| Aggregate Rate-Limiting | Ingress port or VLAN and egress VLAN or Layer 3 port |
| Rate-Limiting Level Types | Committed Information Rate (CIR), Peak Information Rate (PIR) |
| Aggregate Traffic Rate-Limiting Policers (1K=1024) | 16K |
| Flow-Based Rate-Limiting Method; Number of Rates | Supported using flow-records in the classification criteria and policing action |
| Qos Policy Enforcement | Per Port or Per Vlan or Per Port, Per VLAN Granularity |
| Class of Service (CoS) | Yes |
| Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) | Yes |
Security Features | |
| Port Security | Yes |
| IEEE 802.1x and 802.1x Extensions | Yes |
| VLAN, Router, and Port ACLs | Yes |
| Security ACL Entries (1K=1024) | 128K (64K ingress and 64K in egress) Shared with QoS |
| Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding (uRPF) Check in Hardware | Yes |
| CPU Rate Limiters (DoS Protection) Includes Control Plane Policing | Yes |
| Private VLANs | Yes |
| Micro Flow Policer | Yes. Supported using flow records in the class-map |
| CPU HW Rate Limiters by Packet Per Second (pps) and Bit Rate Policers (bps) | Supported in hardware control-plane policing (CoPP) |
| Control Plane Policing (CoPP) for Multicast | Yes |
| ACL Labels | Yes |
| Port ACL | Yes |
| Traffic Storm Control (formally known as Broadcast/Multicast Suppression) | Yes |
Virtualization Features | |
| VRF-Lite Scalability | 64 |
| Easy Virtual Network (EVN) Scalability | 32 |
Environmental Conditions | |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (RH to 90%) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (RH 93%) |
| Operating Altitude | 60m below sea level to 3000m above sea level |
| Relative Humidity | Nonoperating Humidity: 95% RH |
| Acoustic Noise Measured per ISO 7779 and Declared per ISO 9296 Bystander Positions Operating to an Ambient Temperature of 25°C | Industrial Product: 65 dBA maximum |
| RoHS | Reduction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) 5 |
Power Supply | |
| AC Power Max Rating | 750W |
| System Power Consumption | 330W nominal/400W max |
| Input-Voltage Range and Frequency | AC 100 to 240 VAC 50-60 Hz/DC -72 VDC to -40 VDC |
| DC Power Max Rating | 750W |
| AC to DC failover and vice versa | Yes |
| Total Output BTU (Note: 1000 BTU/hr = 293W) | 1122 BTU/hr (330 W) nominal/1365 BTU/hr (400 W) max |
| Input Current | AC 11A @ 110VAC, 6 A @ 200VAC/DC 25A Max |
| Output Ratings | 12V @ 62A & 3.3V @ 3A |
| Output Holdup Time | AC = 16 ms; DC = 4 ms @ maximum load |
| Power-Supply Input Receptacles | AC IEC 60320 C15/DC Custom detachable screw terminal (supplied) |
| Power Cord Rating | AC 15A/DC 25A |
MTBF Information | |
| WS-C4500X-24X-ES | 209,330 |
| WS-C4500X-40X-ES | 199,720 |
| WS-C4500X-F-16SFP+ | 209,330 |
| WS-C4500X-F-32SFP+ | 199,720 |
| C4KX-FAN-R | L10 Life 60,000 at 40C |
Regulatory Standards Compliance | |
| Regulatory Compliance | CE marking |
| EMI and EMC Compliance | 47CFR Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A CISPR22 Class A EN55022 Class A ICES003 Class A VCCI Class A EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 KN22 Class A CNS13438 Class A EN55024 CISPR24 EN300386 KN24 |
| Safety Certifications | UL 60950-1 Second Edition CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 Second Edition EN 60950-1 Second Edition IEC 60950-1 Second Edition AS/NZS 60950-1 |
| Industry EMC, Safety, and Environmental Standards | GR-63-Core Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) Level 3 GR-1089-Core Level 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the WS-C4500X-40X-ES Datasheet?
The WS-C4500X-40X-ES Datasheet provides detailed information about the Cisco Catalyst 4500-X switch, including its specifications, features, hardware capabilities, software support, and deployment options.
How many ports does the WS-C4500X-40X-ES include?
The WS-C4500X-40X-ES features 40 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, making it ideal for enterprise campus and data centre aggregation deployments.
Does the WS-C4500X-40X-ES support Virtual Switching System (VSS)?
Yes. The WS-C4500X-40X-ES supports Cisco Virtual Switching System (VSS), allowing two compatible switches to operate as a single logical switch for improved scalability, redundancy, and simplified management.
Is the WS-C4500X-40X-ES suitable for enterprise networks?
Yes. The WS-C4500X-40X-ES is designed for enterprise campus networks, data centres, and high-performance aggregation environments that require advanced Layer 3 switching, high availability, and 10 Gigabit connectivity.
Why buy the WS-C4500X-40X-ES from Green Code Technologies?
Green Code Technologies supplies genuine Cisco networking equipment with competitive UK pricing, expert support, and reliable product availability to help businesses build secure and scalable enterprise networks.
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