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Simple, Secure Extension of the Campus WAN

New IPSec VPN aggregation and data center interconnect solutions provide scalable virtualization deployments over the WAN.
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The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Solution

Cisco Campus Communications Fabric Framework

Cisco Campus Communications Fabric Framework

Application Intelligence Virtualization Non-Stop Communications Unified Network Services Integrated Security Operational Manageability Platform Hardware Options


With industry-leading services and performance, the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switch is Cisco’s flagship switching solution. It delivers the most comprehensive feature sets for core, distribution, wiring closet, data center, enterprise WAN routing, and Metro-Ethernet deployments. Use the interactive graphic above to learn more.


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Cisco Catalyst 6500 Sets Throughput Records

Cisco Catalyst 6500 Sets Throughput Records

Network World finds results "impressive" in an independent Clear Choice Test.  > Read Review




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Featured Content

Cisco Redefines Modular Switching
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Virtual Switching System 1440 advances the Campus Communications Fabric.

Better Manageability, Reliability, and Scalability (Flash)
See how virtualization and application intelligence on the Cisco Catalyst 6500 lead the Campus Communications Fabric.

Campus Networking Webcast (50 mins)
Prioritize and control applications: Adopting the Campus Communications Fabric.

  

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