WS-X5203 Cisco Catalyst 5000 12-Ports 100BaseTX Fast EtherChannel Switching Module
WS-X5203 Overview
The Cisco WS-X5203 is a Fast Ethernet switching module for the Catalyst 5000 Series, offering 12 ports of 100Base-TX copper connectivity with support for Fast EtherChannel technology. Each port provides 100 Mbps throughput over standard twisted-pair cabling, making the module suitable for connecting servers, high-performance workstations, or uplinks within enterprise networks. With built-in Fast EtherChannel support, multiple ports can be grouped together to form a single logical high-bandwidth connection, significantly increasing throughput and providing redundancy for critical links. This capability made the WS-X5203 especially valuable in server farms and backbone aggregation, where both speed and reliability were essential.
WS-X5203 Technical Specifications
Cisco Catalyst 5000 12-Ports 100BaseTX Fast EtherChannel Switching Module
Manufacturer: Cisco
Manufacturer Part Number: WS-X5203
Type: Catalyst 5000 Fast EtherChannel Switching Module
Ports: 12 x 100Base-TX (RJ-45)
Layer: Layer 2 switching
Management: Through Catalyst supervisor
VLAN: IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging supported
QoS: Basic traffic prioritization
Security: Port security and ACLs (via supervisor)
Switching Capacity: Dependent on chassis and supervisor
Forwarding Rate: Based on switching engine
Jumbo Frames: Not supported
Hot Swap: Yes, Online Insertion and Removal (OIR)
Chassis Support: Cisco Catalyst 5000 Series
Form Factor: Line card module (1 slot)
LEDs: Link, activity, status indicators
Redundant Power: Supported through chassis
Cooling: Chassis-based airflow
STP: STP, RSTP supported
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