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C6800-8P10G-XL
CATALYST 6800 8PORT 10GE W/ INTEGRATED DFC4XL
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C6800-8P10G-XL= is a high-performance Ethernet module engineered for Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series switches. It offers eight 10Gbps SFP+ ports that deliver fast and reliable data transfers while supporting standard TCP/IP and Ethernet protocols for robust connectivity in enterprise environments.
Designed with a modular form factor for straightforward installation and maintenance, C6800-8P10G-XL= excels in expanding data center capacity and connecting to high-speed networks. Its advanced features, including auto-negotiation, jumbo frames, and QoS, ensure compatibility with Cisco systems and make it an ideal solution for upgrading network interfaces and improving overall network performance.
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In a virtualization-heavy data center, the C6800-8P10G-XL with integrated DFC4XL consolidates east-west traffic from 10GbE-connected hypervisor racks into a single aggregation layer. By leveraging hardware-based flow processing and deep packet buffering, it delivers sub-50 µs latency, seamless VM migration and up to 320 Gbps of non-blocking throughput. Outcome: simplified topology, predictable performance at scale and 40% lower CAPEX/OPEX vs. legacy 1GbE fabrics.
For large enterprise or university networks, the Catalyst 6800 8Port 10GE acts as the campus core, integrating DFC4XL to enforce advanced policy-based segmentation, voice/video QoS and NetFlow telemetry. In this scenario, departmental VLANs, VoIP gateways and wireless controllers converge on eight 10GbE uplinks with real-time traffic prioritization. Outcome: end-to-end SLA compliance, granular security posture and 30% improvement in application response times.
When connecting branch or headquarters sites to multi-cloud services (AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute), the C6800-8P10G-XL provides dual 10GbE uplinks and integrated DFC4XL for BGP peering, hardware acceleration of IPsec and granular flow analytics. This use case ensures active/standby failover, automated route convergence and zero-packet loss maintenance windows. Outcome: 99.999% uptime SLA, accelerated cloud-native workloads and 25% reduction in link-utilization costs.
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| C6800-8P10G-XL |  C6800-SUP6T-XL |  C6800-SUP6T |  C6800-16P10G |  C6800-32P10G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module | Supervisor Module | Supervisor Module | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Supervisor Engine | Supervisor Engine | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | N/A | N/A | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | N/A | N/A | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP, Ethernet | TCP/IP, MPLS, OSPF, BGP | TCP/IP, SNMP, LLDP | TCP/IP, Ethernet | TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series | Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series | Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series | Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series | Cisco |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | N/A | N/A | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | High Availability, Advanced Routing, Redundant Power, Integrated Management | High Availability, Redundancy, Advanced Routing, Integrated Security | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interface Ports | SFP+ | N/A | Management Ethernet Port | SFP+ | Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst C6800-8P10G-XL= | Cisco Catalyst 6800 Supervisor Engine 6T XL | Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series Supervisor Engine 6T | Cisco Catalyst C6800-16P10G= | Cisco C6800-32P10G= |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
The C6800-8P10G-XL module is perfect for expanding our network. It offers fast 10GbE support and ensures seamless performance under heavy traffic.
The C6800-8P10G-XL provides solid performance. It supports 10GbE connections and integrates well into our existing infrastructure, ensuring reliable network performance.
We rely on the C6800-8P10G-XL for fast, reliable 10GbE connectivity. It has significantly improved the performance of our high-traffic applications.
The C6800-8P10G-XL module provides exceptional value. It offers fast, stable 10GbE connectivity and helps our network handle growing demands efficiently.
The C6800-8P10G-XL is reliable and efficient. It provides excellent performance for high-speed 10GbE connections and supports our growing network.
The Cisco Catalyst 6800 8PORT 10GE w/ Integrated DFC4XL (SKU: C6800-8P10G-XL=) is a high-performance, stackable Ethernet switch offering eight 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports and an integrated Distributed Forwarding Card 4XL for wire-rate performance and advanced feature support.
The integrated DFC4XL (Distributed Forwarding Card 4XL) offloads traffic processing to dedicated hardware, delivering up to 680 Gbps forwarding capacity, ultra-low latency, and support for advanced services like QoS and MACsec encryption.
The Catalyst 6800 8P10G-XL provides eight fixed 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports for high-density server or uplink connectivity.
The C6800-8P10G-XL features eight 10GE SFP+ ports as uplinks; additional 40GE or 100GE uplinks can be added via optional network modules in the Catalyst 6800 chassis.
With the integrated DFC4XL, the Catalyst 6800 8P10G-XL delivers up to 680 Gbps of forwarding bandwidth and line-rate performance across all ports.
The C6800-8P10G-XL supports Cisco StackWise Virtual technology, enabling stacking of up to eight switches with up to 1.44 Tbps of stack bandwidth and unified management.
The Catalyst 6800 8P10G-XL consumes up to 650 W under full load, supports dual redundant AC or DC power supplies, and is optimized for front-to-back airflow in data center racks.
The Catalyst 6800 8P10G-XL is compatible with all Cisco 10-Gigabit SFP+ transceivers, including SR, LR, ER, and ZR optics, as well as third-party MSA-compliant SFP+ modules.
To enable advanced features such as MPLS, MACsec, and Cisco DNA services, the Catalyst 6800 8P10G-XL requires the Cisco DNA Premier or Cisco DNA Advantage software license.
The integrated DFC4XL provides hardware-based QoS with up to eight egress queues per port, traffic classification, policing, shaping, and congestion avoidance for predictable performance.
The Catalyst 6800 8P10G-XL offers dual redundant power supplies, StackWise Virtual high-availability, stateful switchover, and non-stop forwarding for uninterrupted operations.
Management is via Cisco IOS XE CLI, Cisco DNA Center, or SNMPv3; monitoring supports NetFlow, Flexible NetFlow, Cisco Prime, and open telemetry for end-to-end visibility.
Yes, the 8-port 10GE module is field-replaceable; you can upgrade to higher-density 10GE, 40GE, or 100GE line cards in the same Catalyst 6800 chassis.
Operating temperature ranges from 0°C to 45°C, humidity from 10% to 90% non-condensing, and it complies with NEBS Level 3 and RoHS standards.
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty, with optional Cisco SMARTnet service plans for 24x7 support, software updates, and rapid parts replacement.
The Catalyst 6800 8P10G-XL is ideal for data center access or distribution deployments, high-density server aggregation, virtualization, and campus core with advanced security and automation needs.
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