WS-C5000 Cisco Systems 5-Slot Multi-Layer Switching System

The Cisco Systems Catalyst 5000 Series Multilayer Switches consist of the 5500 Series and the 5000 Series, offering switching solutions focused on the needs of high performance wiring closets for large enterprises. The 5000 Family is also well suited for small and mid-range enterprise backbones. The Cisco Catalyst 5000 Family of switches is based upon proven Cisco switching technology that is being used in the largest campus networks in the world. With integrated frame and cell switching, full support for Cisco IOS-based routing, full support for Fast EtherChannel, Gigabit EtherChannel, and ATM, the Catalyst 5000 Family can support the expanding needs of growing campus systems. The media-independent architecture of the Catalyst 5000 Family supports any type of data communication, including all legacy LAN and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) switching technologies through a wide range of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), Token Ring, and ATM switch modules.

Finally, all Catalyst 5000 Family switches support NetFlow switching, which combines the simplicity and speed of switching with the intelligence and scalability of routing to enable multilayer switching (MLS) scalability. Cisco's Catalyst 5000 Family features five modular chassis: 2-, 5-, 9-, and 13-slot versions. All five chassis share the same set of interface modules and software features, providing scalability while maintaining interoperability and investment protection across all chassis.