Chapter 1
Product Overview
Table 1-17
Catalyst 6509-NEB-A Switch Features (continued)
Feature
Modules
Backplane bandwidth
Clock and VTT modules
Fan tray
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Description
Supports up to eight Catalyst 6500 series modules.
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WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2 Switch Fabric Modules must be
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installed in slot 5 or slot 6.
Mixing WS-C6500-SFM and WS-X6500-SFM2 Switch Fabric
Note
Modules in the Catalyst 6509-NEB-A chassis is allowed.
Some Catalyst 6500 series modules may:
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Not be supported
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Require that you install a Supervisor Engine 720
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Have chassis slot restrictions
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Require a specific software release level to operate
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Note
Check your software release notes for specific information.
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32 GBps shared bus.
256 GBps switch fabric.
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720 GBps switch fabric.
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Two replaceable clock modules (CLK-7600=) provide clocking signals
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to the EOBC channel and the switching bus.
Three replaceable voltage termination (VTT) modules
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(WS-C6K-VTT=) provide reference voltage for bus signals.
The chassis supports two hot-swappable fan trays. With one fan tray
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installed, the chassis supports operating temperatures up to 104°F
(40°C). With both fan trays installed, the chassis supports operating
temperatures up to 131°F (55°C). One fan tray model is available:
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FAN-MOD-09 (High-speed fan tray—760 CFM). Supports
Supervisor Engine 2, Supervisor Engine 32, and Supervisor
Engine 720.
Each fan tray contains four individual fans. The individual fans are
Note
not field replaceable; you must replace the fan tray in the event of a
fan failure.
Fan tray STATUS LED
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Red—One or more individual fans have failed.
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Green—Fan tray is operating normally.
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Catalyst 6509-NEB-A Switch
Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide
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