WS-X6708-10G-3CXL Cisco Catalsyt 6500 8-port 10 GB Ethernet Module w/ DFC3CXL
Cisco WS-X6708-10G-3CXL Catalyst 6500 8-Port 10GbE Module with DFC3CXL
High-Performance Cisco Catalyst 6500 Line Card with 8x 10G Ethernet and DFC3CXL Processing
The Cisco WS-X6708-10G-3CXL 8-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Line Card is a high-performance module designed for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches, delivering scalable and low-latency connectivity for enterprise core and data center environments. Built with the advanced DFC3CXL (Distributed Forwarding Card), it enables hardware-based packet forwarding, significantly improving performance and network scalability.
Featuring 8 × 10GbE ports, the module provides high-speed connectivity for bandwidth-intensive applications, making it ideal for aggregation, core switching, and data center uplinks. Its support for X2 and SFP+ (via TwinGig converters) ensures flexibility in deployment and compatibility with existing infrastructure.
The integrated DFC3CXL forwarding engine allows distributed processing across the line card, reducing load on the supervisor engine and enabling faster packet forwarding, enhanced routing scale, and improved overall system performance. This makes it particularly suitable for high-traffic environments and large-scale network architectures.
Running on Cisco IOS, the module supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS, along with robust QoS, NetFlow, and security capabilities. These features ensure efficient traffic management, visibility, and secure network operations.
Designed for high availability, the WS-X6708-10G-3CXL supports hot-swappable installation and integrates seamlessly with Catalyst 6500 chassis redundancy features, ensuring minimal downtime during maintenance or upgrades.
Ideal for enterprise core networks, data center connectivity, and service provider infrastructures, the Cisco WS-X6708-10G-3CXL offers a powerful combination of high-speed connectivity, distributed forwarding, and carrier-grade reliability, making it a dependable solution for modern high-performance networking environments.
Product Specifications - Cisco WS-X6708-10G-3CXL 8-Port 10GbE Line Card with DFC3CXL for Catalyst 6500 Series
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco WS-X6708-10G-3CXL 8-Port 10GbE Line Card |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | WS-X6708-10G-3CXL |
| Product Type | Modular Line Card / Switching Module |
| Product Series | Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series |
| Port Configuration | 8 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Interface Type | X2 (native); SFP+ supported via converter (TwinGig) |
| Supported Speed | 10GbE |
| Forwarding Engine | DFC3CXL (Distributed Forwarding Card) |
| Switching Capacity | Up to ~160 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to ~120 Mpps |
| Latency | Low-latency hardware-based forwarding |
| Architecture | Distributed forwarding (CEF-based) |
| Routing Table Capacity | Large-scale routing (IPv4/IPv6, hardware-based) |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS |
| Multicast Support | Yes (PIM, IGMP) |
| QoS Support | Advanced QoS with hardware queuing |
| Security Features | ACLs, NetFlow, uRPF (platform dependent) |
| NetFlow Support | Yes (hardware-based NetFlow) |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS |
| Fabric Compatibility | Requires Catalyst 6500 fabric-enabled chassis |
| Supervisor Compatibility | Sup720 / Sup2T (DFC dependent features) |
| Redundancy | Supported via chassis architecture |
| High Availability | NSF/SSO support with supervisor redundancy |
| Form Factor | Modular line card |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| Power Consumption | High-performance module (platform dependent) |
| Cooling | Chassis-based cooling |
| Deployment Type | Core, aggregation, data center |
| Application | High-speed enterprise and service provider networking |
| Scalability | Distributed forwarding improves performance scaling |
| Environment | Enterprise and carrier-grade deployments |
| Condition | New / Cisco Certified |
| Use Cases | Core switching, aggregation, data center uplinks, high-bandwidth workloads |
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FAQs
Q1. Which switches support this module?
It is designed for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches.
Q2. What is DFC3CXL and why is it important?
DFC3CXL is a distributed forwarding card that enables high-performance, hardware-based packet forwarding and scalability.
Q3. What type of ports does this module provide?
It provides 8 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Q4. Is this suitable for high-performance networks?
Yes, it is built for high-throughput and low-latency enterprise and data center environments.
Q5. Are transceivers included?
No, compatible transceivers must be purchased separately.
