The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series WS-C6509-E is a high‑performance, rack‑mountable chassis designed for enterprise networks that demand scalability and reliability. With nine expansion slots, it supports a wide range of modular line cards, enabling you to tailor throughput and connectivity to your evolving business needs. The 14U chassis delivers robust Layer‑3 routing, advanced security, and traffic‑shaping capabilities, ensuring seamless data flow across campus, branch, and data‑center environments. Built on Cisco’s proven technology, it offers simplified management through a unified interface, reducing operational overhead while delivering enterprise‑grade performance and uptime.