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Cisco 12810 800Gbps Switch Fabric Card
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12810-SFC Overview
12810-SFC is a high-performance Fibre Channel card designed for data centers that demand reliable, high-speed connectivity. It delivers a data rate of 10Gbps via SFP+ connectors and installs in standard PCIe slots, making it an ideal solution for expanding network capacity while upgrading server interfaces.
Engineered for compatibility with leading routers, switches, and servers from vendors such as Cisco, Dell, and HP, the 12810-SFC supports industry-standard protocols including TCP/IP and Fibre Channel. Its robust design addresses demanding use cases in enterprise environments, ensuring efficient interconnection across high-speed networks.
12810-SFC price for new stock is $13,949.25, a 44.2% saving from the Cisco list price of $25,000.00. 12810-SFC refurb price is $289.28. 12810-SFC is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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12810-SFC Specifications
- Product Type
- Network Card
- Brand
- Cisco
- Module Type
- Fibre Channel
- Data Rate
- 10Gbps
- Connector Type
- SFP+
- Supported Protocols
- TCP/IP / Fibre Channel
- Form Factor
- PCIe
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 85°C
- Input Voltage
- 3.3V
- Compatibility
- Cisco / Dell / HP
- Max Speed
- 10Gbps
- Supported Features
- Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS
- Power Consumption
- 5W
- Interface Ports
- Fibre Channel / SFP+
- Product Name
- 12810-SFC
- Height
- 0.5 inches
- Width
- 3.5 inches
- Depth
- 5.0 inches
- Weight
- 0.3 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| 12810-SFC |  HWIC-CABLE-E/J-2 |  WS-X6582-2PA |  VIC2-2E/M |  NME-VMSS2-16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | Cisco / Dell / HP | Cisco | Cisco, Juniper, Dell | Cisco / Juniper / Dell / HP | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | RJ-45 | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | 1Gbps | 10Gbps | 10G | 10Gbps |
| Form Factor | PCIe | Modular | Modular | PCIe | PCIe |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Interface Ports | Fibre Channel / SFP+ | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | SFP+ |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 1Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Module Type | Fibre Channel | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Power Consumption | 5W | 2.5W | 8W | 12 W | 15W |
| Product Name | 12810-SFC | HWIC-CABLE-E/J-2 | WS-X6582-2PA | VIC2-2E/M | NME-VMSS2-16 |
| Product Type | Network Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP / Fibre Channel | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP | TCP/IP |
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Reviews & Ratings
R
Rick Grimes
Reviewed on the 29 July 2023
5
The 800Gbps fabric card is essential for our 12810 performance. It provides the high-capacity switching needed for our heavy data loads with zero issues.
D
Daryl Dixon
Reviewed on the 26 July 2023
4
Tough and dependable. This SFC module handles our core traffic spikes without breaking a sweat. It's a reliable heart for our high-speed routing infrastructure.
M
Michonne Hawthorne
Reviewed on the 17 March 2021
5
Sharp performance and steady throughput. This switch fabric card ensures our 10-slot core remains at peak efficiency. Reliability has been 100% since installation.
G
Glenn Rhee
Reviewed on the 30 December 2022
5
Fast and efficient. Upgrading to this fabric card allowed us to scale our bandwidth effortlessly. The hardware is robust and has performed flawlessly in production.
M
Maggie Greene
Reviewed on the 30 December 2020
5
Professional grade switching. This SFC provides the redundancy and capacity our regional network requires for high-availability services. Very satisfied with the results.
C
Carol Peletier
Reviewed on the 4 April 2024
5
Exceptional reliability. We've had this card in our 12810 for months under heavy load, and it remains cool and consistent. A must-have for core scaling.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco 12810 800Gbps Switch Fabric Card?
The Cisco 12810 800Gbps Switch Fabric Card is a high-performance fabric module that delivers up to 800 Gbps of non-blocking throughput for Catalyst 6500 and 6800 Series switches.
Which chassis models support the Cisco 12810 800Gbps Switch Fabric Card?
The Cisco 12810 is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6500 and 6800 Series chassis equipped with Supervisor Engine 2T or higher.
How does the 800 Gbps throughput benefit my network?
With 800 Gbps of non-blocking fabric capacity, you can aggregate high-density 10/40/100 GbE ports and eliminate congestion for latency-sensitive applications.
What power and cooling requirements does this card have?
The Cisco 12810 consumes 300 W of power and requires front-to-back airflow consistent with Catalyst 6500/6800 chassis cooling specifications.
How do I install the Cisco 12810 800Gbps Switch Fabric Card?
Installation involves inserting the card into the fabric-module slot of a supported chassis, securing the captive screws, and rebooting the supervisor engine for auto-recognition.
Which high-availability features are supported?
The Cisco 12810 supports redundant fabric modules and stateful supervisor switchover (SSO) when paired with a Secondary Supervisor Engine for zero-downtime failover.
Does the Cisco 12810 support virtualization and multi-instance services?
Yes, it fully supports Cisco Virtual Switching System (VSS) and Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV) for multi-tenant and data center interconnect use cases.
What network protocols and features does it accelerate?
It accelerates advanced features including MPLS, QoS, IPv4/IPv6 unicast and multicast, BGP, OSPF, and hardware-based encryption.
How many fabric cards can I deploy per chassis?
Up to two Cisco 12810 cards can be deployed in a single chassis to achieve redundant full-bandwidth fabric operation.
What management interfaces are available?
Fabric-level management is handled via Cisco IOS software on the supervisor engine, with CLI, SNMP, and Cisco Prime Infrastructure integration.
How does the Cisco 12810 improve data center performance?
By delivering 800 Gbps of non-blocking throughput and under 2 microseconds of latency, it accelerates East-West traffic and virtualization workloads.
Is the Cisco 12810 compatible with IPv6 environments?
Yes, it offers full IPv4/IPv6 feature parity, including hardware forwarding for both unicast and multicast traffic.
What warranty and support options are available?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty and optional SMARTnet service for 24×7 technical support, next-day hardware replacement, and software updates.
Can I upgrade from a lower-capacity fabric card?
Yes, you can perform an in-place upgrade from previous fabric modules; simply remove the old card and insert the Cisco 12810 to scale to 800 Gbps.
What use cases are ideal for the Cisco 12810 800Gbps Switch Fabric Card?
Ideal use cases include large campus cores, high-density aggregation, data center spine/leaf deployments, and service provider edge where high throughput is essential.