Cisco WS-C4500X-F-32SFP Ethernet Aggregation Switch

Cisco WS-C4500X-F-32SFP is a fixed, 1U Cisco Catalyst 4500-X Series Ethernet aggregation switch that provides 32 fixed 10‑Gb Ethernet ports (SFP+/SFP). The front‑to‑back cooling variant ships with the IP Base image and is designed for dense uplink aggregation in campus backbones or data‑center access networks. It delivers up to 800 Gbps of system throughput and up to 250 Mpps IPv4 routing in hardware, supporting scalable, high‑density traffic with predictable performance. The chassis supports dual power supplies for redundancy and includes five field‑replaceable fans (no fan redundancy), balancing reliability with cost. Each port accepts SFP or SFP+ optics, enabling flexible connections to servers, storage, and other switches. This model is well suited for distribution and aggregation layers in multi‑switch deployments where high density and straightforward IP routing are required.