Cisco Catalyst 4500-X 32-Port 10G IP Base Front-to-Back | Enterprise Switch — CON-NCDT-WSC384PE

Keep enterprise traffic moving with a switch built for high-speed aggregation and disciplined airflow management. The Cisco Catalyst 4500-X provides 32 10G ports with IP Base software, making it a practical fit for distribution layers, campus aggregation, and data center edge environments that need consistent throughput without unnecessary complexity. Front-to-back airflow supports standard hot-aisle/cold-aisle design practices, helping teams align the switch with the rest of the rack’s thermal strategy. That matters in dense closets and equipment rooms where predictable cooling paths reduce operational friction. The no-power-supply configuration also gives procurement and deployment teams flexibility when integrating into existing power architectures or replacement programs. This model is a strong choice when the goal is to add 10G capacity in a form factor that fits established Cisco operational patterns. It offers the port density needed for uplinks, server aggregation, or high-speed interconnects while keeping the platform focused on the essentials. For organizations balancing performance, rack design, and lifecycle cost, the Catalyst 4500-X delivers a measured upgrade path. Ideal For Deploy in campus distribution layers requiring 10G aggregation Use in data center edge racks with front-to-back cooling Add high-speed uplinks for server access and aggregation Replace aging enterprise switches with a compact Cisco platform Why This Product 1 32 10G ports provide strong aggregation density for enterprise networks 2 Front-to-back airflow supports standard rack cooling practices 3 IP Base keeps the platform focused on essential routing and switching functions 4 No power supply included allows deployment-specific power planning