Cisco Catalyst 4500-X Series 16-Port Switch

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C4500X-16SFP+ is a fixed-configuration aggregation switch built for data centers and campus cores that need dense 10 Gigabit fiber connectivity in a compact rack-mountable chassis. Its front-to-back airflow design fits standard hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center layouts, and the flexible SFP+ ports support both 10GE and 1GE connections depending on what the network needs at each port.

Key Features

• 16 SFP+ ports supporting both 10GE and 1GE speeds
• Front-to-back airflow for standard data center cooling layouts
• Ships without a power supply, allowing PSU selection to match deployment needs
• Rack-mountable design for aggregation and core switching roles

Product Specifications

• Model: Catalyst WS-C4500X-16SFP+
• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Port Count: 16 ports
• Port Type: SFP+
• Supported Speeds: 10GE / 1GE
• Airflow Direction: Front-to-back
• Power Supply: Not included (PSU sold separately)
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable

Use Cases

• Data center aggregation switching requiring dense 10GE fiber ports
• Campus network cores needing flexible 10GE/1GE port speeds
• Standard hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center deployments
• Network upgrades consolidating multiple 1GE links into 10GE aggregation

Compatibility

Part of the Cisco Catalyst 4500-X Series switch platform, supporting standard SFP+ transceivers; requires a separately sourced compatible power supply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this switch come with a power supply?

No, it ships without a PSU, allowing the power supply to be selected separately based on deployment needs.

What airflow direction does this switch use?

Front-to-back, matching standard hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center cooling layouts.

For data centers standardizing on front-to-back cooling and flexible port speeds, the WS-C4500X-16SFP+ offers dense 10GE aggregation without forcing a specific power supply choice upfront.