The Cisco WS-C4500X-32SFP is a high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet aggregation switch designed for enterprise core and distribution deployments. With 32 × 10GE SFP+ ports and up to 800 Gbps switching capacity, it supports scalable Layer 3 services, high availability, and Virtual Switching System (VSS) configurations.
Ideal for data center and enterprise environments, the switch features hot-swappable dual power supplies, field-replaceable fans, advanced QoS, and comprehensive security options, making it a reliable choice for converged networks and high-throughput applications.
Key Features & Benefits
32 × 10GE SFP+ ports for high-density fiber aggregation
Up to 800 Gbps system throughput and 250 Mpps IPv4 forwarding
Supports VSS with 1.6 Tbps combined throughput across 2 chassis
Extensive QoS and ACL policies with 128K entry support
Dual power supply support and 5 field-replaceable fans for operational continuity
4 GB onboard memory and dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU for high-speed processing
Secure access with 802.1x, port ACLs, DHCP snooping, and control plane policing
USB and RJ45 management ports plus Smart Install support
Ideal Uses
Core switch for mid to large enterprise networks
Aggregation switch for 10G-enabled distribution layers
Redundant Layer 3 switch deployments with VSS high availability
Secure multi-VLAN routing in data center or campus networks
Specifications
Model: Cisco WS-C4500X-32SFP
Ports: 32 × 10GE SFP+/SFP
Expansion Slot: Optional 8 × 10GE
Switching Capacity: Up to 800 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: Up to 250 Mpps IPv4 / 125 Mpps IPv6
Memory: 4 GB DDR-II, 2 GB NVRAM, 32 MB port buffer
CPU: Dual Core 1.5 GHz
Management Ports: 10/100/1000 Base-T + USB Type-A
VLANs Supported: 4094
SVIs: 4094
MAC Entries: 55,000
IPv4/IPv6 Forwarding Table: 256K / 128K
QoS Entries: 128K shared with ACLs
ACLs & Security: 128K entries (64K ingress / 64K egress), CoPP, uRPF, Private VLANs
VRF-Lite / EVN Support: 64 / 32
High Availability: Supports VSS, In-Service Software Upgrade, Nonstop Forwarding
Power Supply: Dual hot-swappable PSU
Fans: 5 × field-replaceable
Airflow: Front-to-Back
Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9216 bytes
QoS Queues: 8 per port / 64 CPU queues
Smart Install & Director Support: Yes
Chassis Dimensions: 1RU Rackmount
Warranty: 3 Month Carry-in Warranty
What's in the Box: Cisco WS-C4500X-32SFP Switch
