Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3B Catalyst 6500 Daughter Card

Features

• High-Performance Distributed Forwarding Card (DFC)
• Enhances the forwarding performance of the Catalyst 6500 Series Switches
• Supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 services
• Optimized for high-density Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet modules
• Increases overall system scalability and capacity
• Seamless integration with Supervisor Engine modules
• Supports IPv4 and IPv6 packet forwarding
• QoS (Quality of Service) and advanced traffic management capabilities
• Comprehensive security and policy control mechanisms

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Distributed Forwarding Card
• Compatibility: Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches
• Supported Supervisor Engines: Compatible with a variety of Supervisor Engines including Supervisor Engine 720
• Interface: Integrates with high-density Ethernet modules
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 48 million packets per second (mpps) with compatible modules
• Protocols Supported: IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, among others
• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding capabilities
• QoS Features: Traffic shaping, policing, and marking
• Security: ACLs (Access Control Lists), Layer 2–4 filtering, and rate limiting
• Power Requirements: Designed to work with the power specifications of the Catalyst 6500 series chassis and modules

Frequent Ask Questions

• What is the Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3B?

  The Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3B is a daughter card designed for the Cisco Catalyst 6500 series switches. It provides distributed forwarding capabilities to enhance the performance and scalability of the networking device.

• How does the Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3B improve network performance?

  The Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3B enhances network performance by offloading forwarding tasks from the main processor to the dedicated forwarding engine on the daughter card. This distribution of tasks allows for increased throughput and lower latency.

• Is the Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3B compatible with all Catalyst 6500 series switches?

  The Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3B is compatible with most Catalyst 6500 series switches. However, it is recommended to verify the specific model compatibility to ensure optimal performance and integration.

• What type of network environments benefit from using the Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3B?

  Network environments that require high-speed data forwarding and processing, such as data centers, enterprise networks, and service provider networks, would benefit significantly from using the Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3B.

• Do I need special software to use the Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3B?

  Yes, the Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3B typically requires appropriate software and firmware versions compatible with the Catalyst 6500 series switch it is installed in. Be sure to check software requirements before installation.

• Can the Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3B be installed by the user?

  While technically feasible, installing the Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3B should be performed by someone with knowledge and experience in handling network hardware to ensure proper installation and configuration.

• What are the main features of the Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3B?

  The main features of the Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3B include distributed forwarding capabilities, improved network performance, enhanced scalability, and compatibility with various line cards in the Catalyst 6500 series switches.

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