Description
🌀 Cisco WS-C6K-6SLOT-FAN2 Fan Module - Catalyst 6506 Series - High-Speed Fan Tray 420 CFM - Hot-Swappable - High-Performance Cooling Datacenter 💨
💨 High-Performance Ventilation Module for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Chassis
✨ Very Good Condition - Delivered in Original Box
This Cisco WS-C6K-6SLOT-FAN2 fan module in very good condition is delivered in its original box, ensuring optimal protection during transport and storage. High-speed fan at 420 CFM providing superior cooling for Catalyst 6506 chassis equipped with Supervisor Engine 720, high-density modules, or high-temperature datacenter environments. A critical component ensuring reliability and longevity of mission-critical network equipment.
✨ Cisco WS-C6K-6SLOT-FAN2 high-performance fan providing an airflow of 420 CFM, which is 85% higher than the standard WS-C6K-6SLOT-FAN module (227 CFM). This hot-swappable fan tray replaces a failing module without service interruption, ensuring optimal cooling for supervisor processors, high-power line modules, and redundant power supplies in the Catalyst 6506 chassis. An essential component for maintaining specified operational temperatures, guaranteeing maximum uptime for enterprise campus datacenter network infrastructures.
📋 Complete Technical Specifications
High-Speed Fan Tray
Catalyst 6500 Series
High-Performance Cooling
Versus 227 CFM standard
6-Slot Modular Chassis
Horizontal Mounting
Hot Swap
Non-Stop Service
Supervisor Engine 2
Supervisor Engine 720
Supervisor Engine 32
Width: 44.5 cm (17.5 in)
Depth: 41.9 cm (16.5 in)
Fully assembled module
Optimized Environments
Hot Datacenter
According to Fan Speed
High-Speed Operation
N-1 Failure Tolerance
LED/SNMP Alerts
Red: Fan Failure
Real-Time Monitoring
No External Power Supply
Automatic Connection
No Special Tools Required
High MTBF
Enterprise Quality
Genuine Cisco Part
Original Box Included
Foam Protection
Possible Documentation
🎯 Highlights and Benefits
- High Performance Airflow 420 CFM - Cooling capacity 85% higher than standard module allowing to maintain optimal temperatures in densely populated chassis with 48 Gigabit ports, dual-processor supervisors, or data center environments with limited air conditioning and high ambient temperatures
- Hot-Swappable Without Interruption - Hot replacement of failing fan module without requiring a complete chassis shutdown, preserving 99.99% uptime for critical production infrastructures in banking, e-commerce, and telecoms with a seamless maintenance procedure for end users
- Very Good Cosmetic Condition - Carefully inspected used module showing excellent aesthetic condition without dents, damage, pale fans, intact protective grills, and clean functional backplane connectors ensuring reliability for immediate installation
- Original Box Included - Original Cisco manufacturer packaging with custom protective foam ensuring secure transport, professional spare parts storage, and premium presentation versus bulk modules without adequate packaging risking damage during handling.
- Compatibility with Advanced Supervisors - Full support for Supervisor Engine 720 and 32 recent generations requiring intensive cooling versus incompatible standard modules, allowing upgrades of supervisors without the constraint of simultaneous fan replacement.
- Redundancy of Multiple Fans - Tray architecture integrating multiple independent fans allowing continuous operation even in the event of a single failure with front red LED alerts and SNMP traps for Nagios/Zabbix supervision triggering preventive maintenance.
- Simplified Installation - Intuitive replacement procedure extracting the old module via side ejector handles and inserting the new tray until the backplane connectors lock automatically without specialized torx tools.
- Critical Infrastructure Component - Essential ventilation to prevent thermal shutdowns protecting costly hardware investments with line modules costing $5K-15K each, supervisors $10K+, and continuity of network services hosting vital business applications ERP CRM databases.
🔍 Importance of Datacenter Cooling
Cooling is a critical factor for the reliability of Catalyst 6500 modular switches, concentrating significant thermal power in a reduced 6U rack space. A failing fan causes a rapid rise in internal temperatures, triggering environmental alerts, throttling module performance for self-protection, and then an automatic emergency shutdown to preserve hardware but causing catastrophic interruption of network services. The high-performance module WS-C6K-6SLOT-FAN2 420 CFM is particularly essential for dense configurations: the 6506 chassis equipped with 6 modules of 48 Gigabit ports (288 total ports) generates massive thermal load, the Supervisor Engine 720 dual-processor dissipating over 200W, redundant power supplies of 2500W generating significant residual heat, or datacenter environments in server rooms reaching ambient temperatures of 28-32°C, which are the limits of manufacturer specifications requiring maximum forced cooling. An investment of €150-300 for a high-quality fan module versus the risk of losing a chassis worth $20K-50K for a complete configuration and downtime of critical applications quantified in thousands of euros per hour according to business SLAs.
📸 Important: The photos are provided for illustration purposes only. Only the exact content mentioned in this announcement is valid for product reference and included items. If you have any doubts about the condition, chassis compatibility, or accessories, please do not hesitate to contact us before your purchase.
🔧 Installation and Replacement
Hot-Swap Replacement Procedure
Step 1: Check the current status LED of the fan module (red indicates failure). Consult the Cisco IOS logs with the command "show environment" identifying the specific failing fan.
Step 2: Grasp the side extraction handles of the existing module at the rear of the chassis. Pull firmly horizontally until the backplane connectors are completely disconnected.
Step 3: Insert the new WS-C6K-6SLOT-FAN2 module guiding it along the chassis rails until it reaches the mechanical stop. Push firmly ensuring full engagement of the electrical connectors.
Step 4: Check that the LED turns green a few seconds after insertion and that the fans start with audible rotation. Confirm that the CLI "show environment" displays the status "OK" for the new module.
Handling Precautions
Handle the module with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions wearing an anti-static wrist strap connected to the chassis ground, avoiding contact with exposed electronic components on the circuit board or gold connectors risking static discharges damaging sensitive electronics. Store spare parts modules in a dry environment with controlled temperature 15-25°C avoiding direct sunlight exposure, excessive humidity, or intense magnetic fields near electric motors or transformers. Regular visual inspection of fan blades detecting dust accumulation obstructing airflow requiring cleaning with compressed air for annual preventive maintenance.
✅ Condition and Warranties
- Very Good Overall Condition - Carefully selected used module presenting excellent aesthetic and functional condition: intact fan protection grilles without deformation, blades rotating freely without abnormal friction, metal casing without dents or significant corrosion, and clean backplane connectors with shiny gold contacts.
- Verified Operation - Module tested in Catalyst 6506 chassis validating automatic fan startup, green status LED, absence of abnormal vibrations, suspicious mechanical noises, and correct detection by Cisco IOS environmental monitoring system.
- Original Cisco Box - Original manufacturer packaging with custom protective foam, authentic product reference label, and any available documentation ensuring professional presentation and optimal transport protection.
- 30-Day Warranty - Protection against material defects preventing normal operation (fans not starting, abnormal noises, defective bearings, persistent red LED) with exchange return according to conditions, return shipping costs at buyer's expense.
- Authentic Cisco Component - Genuine original Cisco Systems module with traceable manufacturer serial numbers, no third-party compatible counterfeits risking chassis monitoring incompatibilities or reduced airflow performance.
- Secure Shipping - Double packaging with original Cisco box + external box for additional protection with a tracking number from the carrier ensuring complete traceability of delivery.
- Professional Invoice - Paper invoice with 0% VAT included in each package for company accounting and traceability of IT infrastructure spare parts purchases.
⚠️ Disclaimer
Technical Support and Compatibility:
- Compatibility exclusively with Cisco Catalyst 6506 chassis (6 slots), module incompatible with Catalyst 6509 (9 slots) or 6513 (13 slots) requiring different references WS-C6K-9SLOT-FAN2 or FAN-MOD-3HS depending on the model.
- We do not provide technical support for chassis installation, troubleshooting complex environmental alerts in Cisco IOS, temperature sensor calibration, or diagnostics of hardware failures in internal chassis components.
- Module mounting screws, special extraction tools, or detailed technical documentation for installation are not included unless the original box is fortuitously present, the buyer is responsible for consulting the appropriate documentation on Cisco.com.
- Tests conducted in a limited laboratory environment validating essential functions, long-term durability, or performance under extreme thermal load of 40-45°C ambient cannot be exhaustively verified in a standard test environment.
- Module sold as a spare part for replacement of existing infrastructures, the buyer is responsible for verifying the exact compatibility of the chassis model, installed supervisor generation, and the version of Cisco IOS firmware supporting module monitoring according to the manufacturer's release notes.
- For critical production environments requiring absolute reliability certifications or extended SLA guarantees, we recommend purchasing Cisco Certified Refurbished modules from SmartNet manufacturer maintenance programs or new modules from Cisco authorized partners.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
📦 Delivery Contents
- 1x Cisco Fan Module WS-C6K-6SLOT-FAN2 (420 CFM)
- Condition: Used - Very Good Condition tested and functional
- 1x Original Cisco Box with foam protection
- Any documentation if present in the original packaging
- 1x Professional paper invoice with 0% VAT
✅ Advantage: Delivery in the original Cisco box ensuring optimal protection during transport, professional presentation, and the possibility of long-term spare parts storage under ideal conditions preserving module quality.
🚚 Shipping and Customer Service
We guarantee professional packaging with double protection: the original Cisco box maintains integrity with manufacturer protective foam, plus a reinforced external box with suitable dimensions to prevent internal movement during transport and multiple handling. The fragile fan blades module requires special precautions against shocks and vibrations that could risk rotational imbalances or bearing damage. Each shipment includes a national carrier tracking number allowing real-time GPS location of the package until delivery is signed for by the recipient. Our technical customer service remains available for compatibility advice for specific Catalyst 6500 chassis variants, detailed hot-swap installation procedures, proactive environmental monitoring recommendations, or questions regarding warranty returns and exchanges. For multiple module orders constituting spare parts stock for multi-site infrastructure, we offer volume discounts based on inventory availability. Standard shipping time is 24-48 hours on business days after payment confirmation.
🛒 Cisco Fan Module WS-C6K-6SLOT-FAN2
420 CFM High-Performance • Hot-Swappable • Very Good Condition • Original Box
