cisco Catalyst 4500 Catalyst 4510R+E
The Cisco Catalyst 4510R+E is a 10-slot modular enterprise chassis delivering maximum port density and high availability in the Catalyst 4500-E line. With dual supervisor engine slots and eight payload line card slots in a 14U chassis, the 4510R+E supports up to 384 ports of Gigabit Ethernet copper or fiber, delivering high scalability for large university buildings and corporate headquarters.
Specifications
| Brand | cisco |
|---|---|
| Family | Catalyst 4500 |
| Form factor | modular chassis |
| Released | Oct 2009 |
| End of sale | Oct 2020 |
| End of support | Oct 2025 |
| Chassis slots | 10 |
| Supervisor slots | 2 redundant supervisor slots (Slots 5 and 6) |
| Line card slots | 8 payload line card slots (Slots 1-4, 7-10) |
| Chassis height | 14U rack mount |
| Maximum ports | Up to 384 ports 10/100/1000 or 96 ports 10GbE SFP+ |
| Resiliency | Redundant supervisor engines, dual hot-swap power supplies, and hot-swap fan tray |
Generations
- Next generation: cisco Catalyst 9400 Catalyst 9410R
Check compatibility with Cisco
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Cisco has tested with the cisco Catalyst 4500 Catalyst 4510R+E.
- Compatibility Cisco UCS Hardware Compatibility List
- Compatibility Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix
- Support Cisco Support and Downloads
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Can older non-E series line cards be used in the 4510R+E?
Yes, classic line cards are backward compatible, operating at 6 Gbps per slot alongside newer 48 Gbps E-series cards.
What supervisor engine is required to support all 10 slots at full bandwidth?
Supervisor Engine 8-E or 9-E is required for full bandwidth operation across all eight payload slots.
Buying or selling Catalyst 4510R+E?
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Sources
- Cisco Catalyst 4510R+E Product Documentation, checked 2026-10-27
- Cisco Catalyst 4510R+E Data Sheet and Technical Specifications, checked 2026-10-27