Introducing the High-Speed Switch
The WS-C4507RE-S7L+96 Cisco Catalyst Manageable Switch is a high-speed switch that provides advanced capabilities for organizations seeking to optimize their network infrastructure. This switch is designed for large enterprise networks and data centers that require high performance, reliability, and scalability.
The switch features 96 Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing ample connectivity options for servers, storage systems, and other networked devices. It also includes seven line card slots for future upgrades, allowing for the expansion of network capacity as needed.
The WS-C4507RE-S7L+96 also supports advanced network security features, including access control lists (ACLs), Quality of Service (QoS), and Network Address Translation (NAT). These features help protect against security threats and provide a high level of network control and customization.
Additionally, the switch is equipped with advanced network management features, including Cisco IOS software, the Cisco Cluster Management Suite (CMS), and the Cisco Network Assistant. These tools allow administrators to manage the switch and its connected devices remotely, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency.
Maximize Bandwidth of Catalyst Switch Chassis
To maximize the bandwidth of the WS-C4507RE-S7L+96 Cisco Catalyst Manageable Switch, the following steps can be taken:
- Utilize Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) ports: The switch has 96 GigE ports, which provide higher bandwidth than Fast Ethernet ports. Make sure that all connected devices support GigE and use them to get maximum throughput.
- Enable Flow Control: Flow control helps prevent network congestion and can be enabled on the switch interfaces.
- Configure Port Aggregation: Port aggregation (LACP) can be used to bundle multiple GigE ports together to increase bandwidth. This can be done by creating a Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) link, which combines multiple physical links into a single logical link.
- Use Quality of Service (QoS): Implementing QoS can help manage network traffic and prioritize important data, such as voice and video traffic.
- Enable Jumbo Frames: Jumbo frames can increase network performance by allowing larger frames to be transmitted, reducing the number of frames transmitted and increasing efficiency.
- Upgrade Firmware: Make sure that the switch is running the latest firmware, which may include performance optimizations and bug fixes.
- Monitor Bandwidth Utilization: Regularly monitor the bandwidth utilization of the switch and adjust configurations as needed to ensure maximum performance.
- Proper Cable Management: Proper cable management can help reduce interference and improve the overall performance of the network.
Features and Benefits of 4500 Series Switch Chassis
The WS-C4507RE-S7L+96 Cisco Catalyst Manageable Switch is a high-performance, scalable switch designed for enterprise and data center environments. This switch provides a range of features and benefits that make it ideal for use in demanding network environments.
Features:
- Scalability: The switch has a 7-slot architecture that supports up to 96 Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing ample connectivity for even the largest networks.
- High Availability: The switch provides high-availability features, including redundant power supplies and fans, to ensure that your network remains up and running even in the event of a failure.
- Performance: The switch provides fast data transfer rates and low latency, making it ideal for use in data center and enterprise environments.
- Management: The switch supports advanced management features, including command line interface (CLI), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), and Cisco Network Assistant, to provide a centralized view of your network and simplify network management.
- Security: The switch provides robust security features, including access control lists (ACLs), 802.1X authentication, and IP security (IPSec) encryption, to help keep your network secure.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The switch supports advanced QoS features, including Class of Service (CoS), Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP), and IP Precedence, to help ensure that your network traffic is properly prioritized and delivered efficiently.
Benefits:
- Increased Efficiency: The switch's high-performance design and advanced management features help increase network efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Scalability: The switch's 7-slot architecture and support for up to 96 Gigabit Ethernet ports allow you to easily expand your network as your needs change.
- Reliability: The switch's high-availability features help ensure that your network remains up and running, even in the event of a failure.
- Improved Network Security: The switch's security features help keep your network secure, reducing the risk of unauthorized access or data loss.
- Optimized Network Performance: The switch's QoS features help ensure that your network traffic is properly prioritized and delivered efficiently, improving network performance.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number WS-C4507RE-S7L+96
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Catalyst
- Product Series 4500
- Product Model 4507R+E
- Product Name Catalyst 4507R+E Switch Chassis
- Product Type Switch Chassis
Interfaces/Ports
- Token Ring Port No
- LRE Port No
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 7
- Expansion Slot Type Switching Module
- Expansion Slot Type Supervisor Engine
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 4
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
- Management-
- VLAN
- SNMP v2,v3c
- QoS
- MIB
- CLI
- GUI
- IGMP v2,v3
- Telnet
- RMON 1,2,9
Power Description
- PoE (RJ-45) Port Yes
- Input Voltage 110 V AC
- Input Voltage 220 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Yes
Different Types of Switches
Networking switches vary widely depending on the number of devices they can support, network bandwidth/speed, and form factor. Switches for small offices will have anything between 4 and 8 ports and can fit on a desk. For larger office network implementation, switches may have 24 ports, 48 ports, 96 ports, and 128 ports and are rack-mountable between 1U and 4U. Switches come in different types depending on the network speed and tasks they support. These include 40/100 Gbps, 10 Gigabit (up to 10000 Mbps), Gigabit Ethernet (up to 1000 Mbps), Power over Ethernet, and Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps).
Unmanaged Switches
The unmanaged switches offer fixed configuration on a plug-and-play basis. It is the most basic switch and there are a few choices in the market. These switches are affordable, but the basic features make them inappropriate for enterprise applications.
Managed Switches
The number of features and level of functionality improves with managed switches, making them ideal for enterprise and business applications. These switches are built with the command-line interface for ease of configuration. Equally, they support SNMP agents that come in handy when troubleshooting network issues.
The security on managed switches is better and will protect different types of traffic. Other features include support for virtual LANs, IP routing, and quality of service settings. Managed switches are more expensive compared to all other types of switches.
Smart Switches
Smart switches refer to switches that possess more features than those of unmanaged switches but do not have the full features of managed switches. Smart switches are more cost-effective than managed switches.
Some of the limitations of the smart switches are a lack of telnet access support, Web GUIs, and a lack of many features for VLANs. They are affordable compared to a fully managed switch and are suitable for a smaller computer network.
Modular Switches
Modular switches allow the addition of expansion modules as the network expands. The expansion modules allow for more networked devices but are application-specific. They may include wireless access points, firewalls, or network analysis tools. The flexibility of a modular networking switch comes at a higher cost.
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