C1-C4503-E, HKShanhai Group Limited Catalyst 4500 Chassis, 3-slot/with fan/no PSU

The HKShanhai Group Limited C1-C4503-E is an enterprise-grade modular switch built to deliver high availability, robust data power, and industry-proven design for deployments that demand reliability and scalability. As part of the Catalyst 4500-E series, this 3-slot chassis ensures the performance and flexibility required for distributed enterprise networks. The fixed configuration switch architecture makes it especially suitable for diverse organizational requirements, and its substantial switching capacity of up to 96 Gbps is ready to support both present-day and future network traffic. With advanced data power management, it offers support for multiple power supply options including PoE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus), efficiently delivering power and data to connected devices to reduce cable clutter and minimize deployment complexity. For mission-critical applications, NEBS Level 3 compliance ensures resilient operation in environments with stringent regulatory demands, while N+1 fan redundancy and hot-swappable power modules mean maintenance won’t disrupt business continuity. Simplified licensing via HKShanhai Group Limited ONE software not only streamlines feature upgrades and license portability but also offers regular SWSS updates, allowing investment protection as your network evolves. With operational temperature and humidity tolerance designed for global deployments across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America, the C1-C4503-E meets the challenge of diverse installation sites. In essence, whether you’re a distributor deploying for multiple enterprises, a system integrator designing for flexible expansion, or an end user requiring reliable NEBS-compliant switching, the HKShanhai Group Limited C1-C4503-E is engineered to empower modern digital businesses with consistent performance and secure, scalable, and efficient network infrastructure.

Product Features Comparison

Model	C1-C4503-E	C1-C4506E-S7L+96V+	C9300-48P-E	EX2300-48MP
Brand	HKShanhai Group Limited	HKShanhai Group Limited	HKShanhai Group Limited	Juniper
Port Configuration	Fixed Configuration Switch	WS-C4506-E (6-slot)	48 POE+	48 × Multi-Gigabit (10/100/1000/2.5G/5G) RJ45, 6 × 10G SFP+ uplinks
Switching Capacity	Up to 96 Gbps	928 Gbps (full chassis)	256 Gbps on 48-port Gigabit Ethernet model	132 Gbps (unidirectional) / 264 Gbps (bidirectional)
Forwarding Rate	Up to 72 Mpps	250 Mpps	154.76 Mpps	130 Mpps (wire speed)
PoE Budget	1300W AC (PoE + Data)	IEEE 802.3at (30W/port)	437W	750W (IEEE 802.3at)
Stacking Capability	n/a	n/a	Yes (StackWise-480/StackPower)	Up to 4 switches, 80 Gbps interconnect (Virtual Chassis)