Cisco WS-X4640-CSFP-E Catalyst 4500 40 SFP/80 C-SFP ports 1000BaseX WSX4640CSFPE

DESCRIPTION
The Cisco WS-X4640-CSFP-E is a high-density 40-port Compact SFP (CSFP) line card designed for the Cisco Catalyst 4500-E Series modular switches. It provides wire-speed performance with dual-channel CSFP interfaces, enabling up to 80 Gigabit Ethernet connections in a single slot using dual-channel transceivers. This card is ideal for high-performance enterprise campus and metro Ethernet deployments, where port density, fiber connectivity, and flexibility are key.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model: WS-X4640-CSFP-E
Port Configuration: 40 x 1G Compact SFP ports (CSFP – supports dual-channel optics)
Effective Port Density: Up to 80 Gigabit Ethernet connections (with dual-channel CSFPs)
Compatible Chassis: Cisco Catalyst 4500-E Series (with Supervisor Engine 7-E or 8-E)
Interface Type: CSFP (Compact Small Form-Factor Pluggable)
Performance: Line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
Forwarding Architecture: Centralized (via Supervisor Engine)
Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3 (routing dependent on Supervisor Engine capabilities)
Power Requirements: Supplied via chassis
Hot Swappable: Yes
Airflow: Dependent on chassis configuration
Manufacturer: Cisco Systems