The Cisco Catalyst 4000 family offers enterprise managers many benefits for the wiring closet and branch office, and even for small server farms. Further, Layer 3 switching and Layer 4 Web-hosting capabilities allow easy integration of future technologies. With modular options spanning a range of port densities and functionality, enterprises can leverage the Cisco Catalyst 4000 family in networks with the flexibility to select the size that best fits each need. This advanced, simplified architecture extends the useful deployment life of Cisco Catalyst 4000 family line cards. All line cards operate in both the Cisco Catalyst 4003 and 4006 chassis for easy sparing.
All line cards are compatible in both modular chassis for easy sparing and optimal flexibility.
A ground-breaking new architecture eliminates the need to send routed traffic back through the supervisor engine. Embedded Cisco IOS Software supports mature intelligent network services. IP Telephony Several components enable packet telephony services in the Cisco Catalyst 4000 platform, enabling easy extension of IP telephone services across the WAN into branch offices, as well as in the wiring closets of corporate headquarters. For safety and easy deployment, embedded intelligence discriminates between IP telephones that need inline power and other devices that do not. The new Access Gateway Module for the Cisco Catalyst 4000 family integrates powerful IP telephony functionality into a single platform.