Brand: Cisco Systems · SKU: WS-F6700-DFC3C · MPN: WS-F6700-DFC3C · Category: Components
The Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3C Distributed Forwarding Card (DFC3C) is a high-performance network module designed for the Cisco 6500 Series Switches. It functions as an optional daughter card for CEF720-based line cards, such as the WS-X6704-10GE, WS-X6724-SFP, WS-X6748-SFP, and WS-X6748-GE-TX. This card provides localized forwarding decisions for each line card, offloading the central processing unit (CPU) and scaling the aggregate system performance. It supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities, deep packet buffering, ingress policing, IPv4, IPv6, and multicast routing. The DFC3C ensures reliability with redundant components, though this typically refers to the chassis/supervisor it's installed in. It occupies one slot in the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series or Cisco 7600 Series chassis.
| RAM | 512 MB |
|---|---|
| Module Type | Distributed Forwarding Card |
| IPv4 Support | Yes |
| IPv6 Support | Yes |
| Supported Protocols | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.1d, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3ak, IEEE 802.3aq, IEEE 802.3an, MPLS |
| Designed For Chassis | Cisco 6500 Series, Cisco 7600 Series |
| Supported Line Cards | WS-X6704-10GE, WS-X6724-SFP, WS-X6748-SFP, WS-X6748-GE-TX, WS-X6708-10GE, WS-X6716-10GE |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) (Agency-certified) |
| MAC Addresses Capacity | 96000 |
| NetFlow Entries Capacity | 128000 |
| Warranty | 90 Day (Limited Warranty) or Lifetime (depending on seller/condition) |
| Weight | 5 lbs (2.26 kg) |
| Dimensions | 1.2 x 14.4 x 16 in. (3.0 x 35.6 x 40.6 cm) |
The Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3C is a Distributed Forwarding Card (DFC) module for the Catalyst 6500 Series switches. It offloads the central CPU by providing high-performance, localized Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding decisions directly on the line card. This enhances overall system performance, supports QoS, and enables advanced features like multicast routing. It is an optional daughter card for CEF720-based line cards.
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