WS-X6716-10G-3C Cisco Catalyst 6500 16-port 10 GB Ethernet Module w/ DFC3C
Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C Catalyst 6500 16-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module with DFC3C
Enterprise Cisco Catalyst 6500 16-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Module with DFC3C for High-Performance Core Networking
The Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C is a high-performance 16-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet fiber switching module designed for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches. Featuring 16 X2-based 10GbE interfaces and an integrated Distributed Forwarding Card 3C (DFC3C), it delivers high-density optical connectivity, distributed forwarding, and scalable performance for enterprise campus cores, data center aggregation, and service provider networks.
The integrated DFC3C architecture enables local packet forwarding on the module, helping reduce forwarding bottlenecks and latency while supporting up to 256,000 routing entries. The module supports compatible Cisco X2 optical transceivers for flexible short-, long-, and extended-reach fiber connectivity. With wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, it also supports advanced networking capabilities including IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, multicast, QoS, VLANs, VRF, ACLs, and EtherChannel, depending on the installed Cisco IOS software and supervisor configuration.
The Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C 16-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module is an ideal solution for organizations expanding high-speed backbone and aggregation capacity within existing Catalyst 6500 infrastructures. Its combination of high-density 10GbE fiber connectivity, distributed forwarding, routing scalability, and enterprise-class performance makes it well suited for enterprise core switching, data center connectivity, high-speed server aggregation, service provider edge networks, and large-scale network virtualization environments.
Product Specifications - Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C Catalyst 6500 16-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Module with DFC3C
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C 16-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Switching Module |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | WS-X6716-10G-3C |
| Product Series | Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series |
| Product Type | 16-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Switching Module |
| Number of Ports | 16 |
| Port Speed | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Interface Type | X2 Optical Transceiver Slots |
| Supported Transceivers | Compatible Cisco X2 10 Gigabit Ethernet Optical Transceivers |
| Connectivity | Fiber Optic |
| Forwarding Card | Integrated Distributed Forwarding Card 3C (DFC3C) |
| Forwarding Architecture | Distributed Forwarding |
| Maximum Routing Entries | Up to 256,000 IPv4 Routes |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| Switching Performance | Wire-Speed, Distributed Forwarding |
| IPv4 | Supported |
| IPv6 | Supported |
| MPLS | Supported |
| QoS | Advanced Hardware-Based Quality of Service |
| Multicast | Supported |
| Network Virtualization | VRF and VLAN Support |
| Routing | Static and Dynamic Routing, Supervisor and Software Dependent |
| VLAN Support | IEEE 802.1Q |
| Link Aggregation | EtherChannel / LACP |
| Spanning Tree | STP, RSTP and MSTP |
| Access Control | ACL Support |
| Forwarding Scalability | Distributed Across Line Card |
| Latency | Reduced Through Distributed Forwarding Architecture |
| Jumbo Frames | Supported, Configuration Dependent |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS |
| Chassis Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches |
| Supervisor Compatibility | Compatible Supervisor Engine Required |
| Module Installation | Catalyst 6500 Series Line Card Slot |
| Network Role | Core, Aggregation and High-Speed Data Center Switching |
| Application | Enterprise Core, Data Center and Service Provider Ethernet |
| High Availability | Dependent on Catalyst 6500 Chassis and Supervisor Configuration |
| Form Factor | Modular Switching Line Card |
| Cooling | Supplied by Host Catalyst 6500 Chassis |
| Power | Supplied by Host Catalyst 6500 Chassis |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Use Cases | Enterprise Campus Core Switching, Data Center Aggregation, High-Speed Server Connectivity, Service Provider Edge Networks, Network Backbone Upgrades and Large-Scale Virtualization |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C?
The Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C is a 16-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet fiber interface module with an integrated DFC3C, designed to expand high-speed connectivity for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C?
The Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C is ideal for enterprises, data centers, government organizations, educational institutions, and service providers that require high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with distributed forwarding capabilities.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C delivers enterprise-grade performance, advanced Layer 3 capabilities, and dependable Cisco reliability while significantly reducing infrastructure costs.
Q4. What type of optical transceivers does the Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C support?
The Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C supports Cisco X2 10 Gigabit Ethernet optical transceivers, providing flexible fiber connectivity for a wide range of deployment distances and network environments.
Q5. What are the advantages of the integrated DFC3C on the Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C?
The integrated Distributed Forwarding Card 3C (DFC3C) enables local packet forwarding on the module, improves overall chassis performance, reduces supervisor processing load, and supports up to 256,000 routing entries for scalable enterprise networking.
