Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series 12-Port GE (SFP) WS-X4712-SFP-E
CONDITION: RE-MADE IN THE USA™ Refurbished
Part Number: WS-X4712-SFP-E
$199.00
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Product Description:
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series 12-Port GE SFP Module – WS-X4712-SFP-E is a high-density fiber interface module designed to expand the capacity and flexibility of your Catalyst 4500E Series chassis. This enterprise-grade supervisor-compatible module features 12 Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports, supporting a range of optical transceivers for scalable fiber deployment.
Engineered for performance and network agility, the WS-X4712-SFP-E enables full wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with advanced features such as jumbo frames, QoS, VLAN tagging, and multicast support. This module is ideal for campus aggregation, enterprise distribution layers, or fiber uplinks in large-scale data centers and secure environments.
The E-Series compatibility ensures support for Cisco’s Supervisor Engine 7-E and 8-E, enabling dynamic network services, hardware-level security, and future-ready architecture. Whether you’re upgrading existing infrastructure or deploying new fiber-based connections, this module delivers seamless performance and integration.
Features:
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12 x Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports for flexible fiber connectivity
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Compatible with Catalyst 4500E Series chassis and Supervisor Engines
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Supports full Layer 2/3 wire-speed switching and routing
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Ideal for campus aggregation or fiber uplinks in enterprise networks
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Supports a wide range of Cisco SFP transceivers (SX, LX, ZX, etc.)
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Hot-swappable and ready for high-availability network configurations
Q & A Section:
Q: What switch chassis is the WS-X4712-SFP-E compatible with?
A: It is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series chassis such as WS-C4510R+E, WS-C4507R+E, and WS-C4503-E.
Q: Does this module support Layer 3 routing?
A: Yes, when paired with a compatible Supervisor Engine (e.g., Sup7-E or Sup8-E), it supports full Layer 3 capabilities.
Q: Can I use both multimode and single-mode SFPs?
A: Yes, it supports a wide variety of Cisco SFP transceivers for different optical distances and applications.
Q: Is the WS-X4712-SFP-E hot-swappable?
A: Yes, the module is hot-swappable, allowing you to install or replace it without powering down the system.
Q: How many ports are active on this module?
A: All 12 ports are active and capable of full wire-speed performance when used with a supported supervisor.