C6807-XL Cisco Catalyst 6807-XL Modular Switch
C6807-XL - Cisco Catalyst 6807-XL Modular Switch
7-Slot High-Performance Modular Chassis for Campus Core and Aggregation
PLEASE NOTE - POWER SUPPLIES AND FANS ARE NOT INCLUDED & MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY.
The Cisco Catalyst 6807-XL Modular Switch Chassis (C6807-XL) is a high-performance, enterprise-class core and aggregation switching platform designed to support large campus networks, data center aggregation, and service-provider edge environments. Part of the Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series, the 6807-XL delivers exceptional scalability, resiliency, and long-term investment protection for mission-critical infrastructures.
Built on a 7-slot modular architecture, the chassis supports one supervisor slot and six line card slots, offering up to 11.4 Tbps of system bandwidth and up to 880 Gbps per slot. Its passive midplane design enables high-density deployments with support for 10G, 40G, and 100G interfaces, ensuring seamless scalability as bandwidth demands grow.
The Catalyst 6807-XL supports Supervisor Engine 2T and Supervisor Engine 6T, enabling advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 services, including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, and policy-based networking (supervisor dependent). Enterprise-grade high availability features such as 1+1 supervisor redundancy, Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF), and Stateful Switchover (SSO) ensure continuous operations even during maintenance or component failures.
Designed for maximum reliability, the chassis supports N+1 power supply redundancy, redundant fan trays, and front-to-back airflow, making it suitable for both campus data centers and centralized wiring facilities. Centralized management via Cisco IOS / IOS XE, Cisco DNA Center, and Prime Infrastructure simplifies operations and provides enhanced visibility across the network.
With broad line card compatibility, including support for Catalyst 6800/6900 Series and backward compatibility with 6500-E line cards, the Cisco Catalyst 6807-XL is an ideal platform for organizations seeking a scalable, resilient, and future-ready modular core switch.
Product Specifications – Cisco Catalyst 6807-XL Modular Switch Chassis (C6807-XL)
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| Category | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 6807-XL |
| Model Number | C6807-XL |
| Product Series | Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series |
| Product Type | Modular Enterprise Core / Aggregation Switch Chassis |
| Target Deployment | Campus Core, Aggregation Layer, Data Center Aggregation |
| Chassis Form Factor | Modular, Rack-Mountable |
| Rack Height | 10RU |
| Total Slots | 7 Slots (1 Supervisor Slot + 6 Line Card Slots) |
| System Switching Capacity | Up to 11.4 Tbps |
| Per-Slot Bandwidth | Up to 880 Gbps per slot |
| Fabric Architecture | Passive Midplane |
| Maximum Interface Speed | Up to 100G per slot (with supported line cards) |
| Supervisor Engine Support | Supervisor Engine 2T, Supervisor Engine 6T |
| Supervisor Redundancy | 1+1 Redundant Supervisor Engines Supported |
| Control Plane High Availability | Stateful Switchover (SSO), Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF) |
| Line Card Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 6800 & 6900 Series Line Cards |
| Backward Compatibility | Catalyst 6500-E Line Cards (with limitations) |
| Power Supply Type | AC and DC Power Supplies Supported |
| Power Supply Bays | 3 |
| Power Redundancy | N+1 Power Supply Redundancy |
| Cooling System | Redundant Fan Trays |
| Airflow Direction | Front-to-Back |
| High Availability Features | Redundant Supervisors, Power Supplies, Fan Trays |
| Operating System Support | Cisco IOS or Cisco IOS XE (Supervisor dependent) |
| Layer 2 Features | VLAN, STP, EtherChannel |
| Layer 3 Features | OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, MPLS (Supervisor dependent) |
| Security Capabilities | ACLs, TrustSec, MACsec (Line card / Supervisor dependent) |
| Management Interfaces | CLI, SNMP |
| Management Platforms | Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure |
| Stacking Support | Not Supported (Chassis-Based Architecture) |
| Scalability | High-Density Modular Expansion |
| Reliability Design | Carrier-Grade Availability |
| Use Case – Campus Core | Enterprise Core Switching |
| Use Case – Aggregation | High-Performance Aggregation Layer |
| Use Case – Data Center | Data Center Aggregation |
| Use Case – Service Provider | Edge Aggregation & High-Capacity Routing |
| Package Contents | Chassis Only (Supervisors, Line Cards, PSUs Sold Separately) |
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FAQs for C6807-XL:
Can I use Catalyst 6500 modules in this chassis?
Yes, many 6500-E modules are compatible, but for optimal performance, Cisco 6800/6900 modules are recommended.
Does this switch support 100G interfaces?
Yes, with the right line cards and Supervisor Engine 6T, 100G uplinks are supported.
Is Cisco StackWise supported on this model?
No, this is a modular chassis switch and does not use StackWise; it relies on high-availability features.
What is the airflow direction?
Front-to-back airflow is standard, and redundant fans are hot-swappable.
Can the chassis operate with just one power supply?
Yes, but it’s recommended to use dual or triple power supplies for redundancy.
