Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Line Card Product Overview

About this manual

This document provides a product overview for the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series modular, scalable, high-density switches. It details various Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet line cards optimized for enterprise, commercial, service provider metro Ethernet, and desktop applications using fiber or copper interfaces.

The guide also covers Power over Ethernet (PoE) line cards supporting both IEEE 802.3af standards and Cisco pre-standard power delivery. Additionally, it describes First Mile Ethernet (EFM) line cards designed for network operators to deliver data, voice, and video services over a single fiber connection. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

• Fast Ethernet Line Cards
• Gigabit Ethernet Line Cards
• Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• First Mile Ethernet (EFM)
• Line Card Features and Advantages

Frequently asked questions

What voltage does the PoE line card provide over standard Category 5 cable?

The PoE line card provides -48 VDC power on a standard Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable.

What is the maximum distance for the WS-X4124-FX-MT line card in a metro Ethernet application?

The WS-X4124-FX-MT line card supports home customers within a radius of 1.2 miles (2km).

What is the maximum distance for the WS-X4148-FE-LX-MT line card in a metro Ethernet application?

The WS-X4148-FE-LX-MT line card supports distances up to 6.2 miles (10 km).