Brand: Cisco · SKU: WS-F6700-DFC3CXL · MPN: WS-F6700-DFC3CXL · Category: Networking
The Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3CXL is a high-performance Distributed Forwarding Card (DFC) designed as an optional daughter card for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series CEF720-based line cards. It offloads forwarding and routing tasks from the central supervisor engine to the individual line card, significantly increasing overall system performance and scalability. This 'CXL' version is specifically designed for high-density environments, offering a larger routing table capacity (up to 1 million IPv4 routes) compared to standard DFC modules. It supports hardware-based Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, Quality of Service (QoS) processing, access control lists (ACLs), and multicast support, while enabling system virtualization through VSS 1440.
| RAM | 1 GB |
|---|---|
| Device Type | Switching Accelerator / Distributed Forwarding Card |
| Form Factor | Plug-in Card / Daughter Card |
| Forwarding Rate | 450 Mpps (IPv4), 225 Mpps (IPv6) |
| NetFlow Entries | 128,000 entries |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 40-50W depending on base module |
| IPv4 Routing Capacity | Up to 1,000,000 routes |
| MAC Address Table Size | 96,000 entries |
| Warranty | 90 Days (Refurbished) / 1 Year (New) |
| Weight | 4 lbs |
| Dimensions | 1.2 x 14.4 x 16 inches |
The Cisco DFC3CXL provides localized forwarding decisions for CEF720-based line cards, allowing the Catalyst 6500 series to scale aggregate performance to 400+ Mbps. It is essential for large enterprise and service provider networks requiring massive routing tables and high-speed packet processing.
Yes, this Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3CXL Catalyst 6500 Distributed Forwarding Card 3CXL (WS-F6700-DFC3CXL) is 100% genuine Cisco hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3CXL Catalyst 6500 Distributed Forwarding Card 3CXL includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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