WS-X6704-10GE Cisco Catalyst 6500 4-Port 10 GB Ethernet Module
Cisco WS-X6704-10GE Catalyst 6500 4-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module
Enterprise Cisco Catalyst 6500 4-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Module for High-Performance Core and Data Center Networks
The Cisco WS-X6704-10GE is a high-performance 4-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Module designed for compatible Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches. Featuring four dedicated 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces with support for XENPAK optical transceivers, it provides flexible, high-speed fiber connectivity for enterprise campus cores, data center aggregation, and high-bandwidth network backbone deployments.
Built on Cisco's CEF720 architecture, the module delivers non-oversubscribed, wire-rate forwarding for demanding Layer 2 and Layer 3 environments. It supports advanced networking technologies including IPv4, IPv6, multicast, QoS, VLANs, VRF, ACLs, EtherChannel, and jumbo frames, with feature availability depending on the installed Catalyst 6500 supervisor engine and Cisco IOS software configuration. The module also supports optional Distributed Forwarding Card 3 (DFC3) technology, providing enhanced scalability and distributed forwarding capabilities in compatible system architectures.
The Cisco WS-X6704-10GE 4-Port 10GbE Fiber Module is an ideal solution for organizations expanding high-speed optical connectivity within existing Catalyst 6500 infrastructure. Its combination of dedicated 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, XENPAK flexibility, non-oversubscribed performance, and advanced enterprise networking support makes it well suited for enterprise core and distribution switching, data center aggregation, high-speed switch interconnection, metropolitan-area networks, service provider edge connectivity, and mission-critical network backbone deployments.
Product Specifications – Cisco WS-X6704-10GE Catalyst 6500 4-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Module
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco WS-X6704-10GE 4-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Module |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | WS-X6704-10GE |
| Product Series | Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series |
| Product Type | 4-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Switching Module |
| Number of Ports | 4 |
| Port Speed | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Interface Type | XENPAK Optical Transceiver Slots |
| Supported Transceivers | Compatible Cisco 10 Gigabit Ethernet XENPAK Optical Transceivers |
| Connectivity | Fiber Optic |
| Forwarding Architecture | CEF720 Architecture |
| Switching Design | Non-Oversubscribed |
| Forwarding Performance | Wire-Rate Forwarding |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| Distributed Forwarding | Optional Distributed Forwarding Card 3 (DFC3) Support |
| IPv4 | Supported |
| IPv6 | Supported |
| MPLS | Supported with Compatible Supervisor and DFC Configuration |
| Multicast | Supported |
| Quality of Service | Advanced Hardware-Based QoS |
| Jumbo Frames | Supported |
| VLAN Support | IEEE 802.1Q |
| Network Virtualization | VRF Support |
| Routing | Static and Dynamic Routing, Platform and Software Dependent |
| Link Aggregation | EtherChannel / LACP |
| Spanning Tree | STP, RSTP and MSTP |
| Access Control | ACL Support |
| Switching Scalability | High-Speed Centralized or Distributed Forwarding |
| Latency | Low-Latency Hardware Forwarding |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS |
| Chassis Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches |
| Supervisor Compatibility | Compatible Catalyst 6500 Supervisor Engine Required |
| Module Installation | Catalyst 6500 Series Line Card Slot |
| Network Role | Core, Distribution and Data Center Aggregation |
| Application | Enterprise Backbone and High-Speed Optical Networking |
| High Availability | Dependent on Host Catalyst 6500 Chassis and Supervisor Configuration |
| Power | Supplied by Host Catalyst 6500 Chassis |
| Cooling | Supplied by Host Catalyst 6500 Chassis |
| Form Factor | Modular Switching Line Card |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Use Cases | Enterprise Campus Core Switching, Data Center Aggregation, High-Speed Switch Interconnection, Metropolitan Area Networks, Service Provider Edge Infrastructure and Mission-Critical Enterprise Backbone Networks |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco WS-X6704-10GE?
The Cisco WS-X6704-10GE is a 4-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet fiber interface module that expands Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches with high-speed optical connectivity for enterprise and data center networks.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco WS-X6704-10GE?
The Cisco WS-X6704-10GE is ideal for enterprises, government agencies, educational institutions, cloud providers, and service providers that require scalable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in Cisco Catalyst 6500 deployments.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco WS-X6704-10GE worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco WS-X6704-10GE delivers enterprise-class performance, dependable Cisco reliability, and substantial cost savings while maintaining compatibility with supported Catalyst 6500 platforms.
Q4. What type of optical transceivers does the Cisco WS-X6704-10GE support?
The Cisco WS-X6704-10GE supports Cisco XENPAK 10 Gigabit Ethernet transceivers, allowing deployment over various fiber types and transmission distances depending on the selected optic.
Q5. Does the Cisco WS-X6704-10GE support distributed forwarding?
Yes. The Cisco WS-X6704-10GE supports optional Distributed Forwarding Cards (DFC3 variants), enabling distributed Cisco Express Forwarding (dCEF) for improved performance and scalability in Catalyst 6500 Series switches.
