The Cisco Catalyst 6000 family brings data, voice, and video integration onto a single platform for fully integrated communications in the access, distribution, and core layers of the network. It supports a full line of Ethernet and Fast Ethernet switching modules that deliver advanced features, high performance, excellent scalability, and superior manageability. The Catalyst 6000 family Ethernet and Fast Ethernet switching modules offer unparalleled physical interface flexibility, and support wire-speed, switched connectivity for unshielded twisted-pair (UTP), shielded twisted-pair (STP), and fiber-optic cable. The modules for a Catalyst 6000 family platform represent industry-leading performance and scalability for the customers.