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VS-S720-10G-3C
Catalyst 6500/7600 Supervisor 720 VS-S720-10G-3C Supervisor...
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VS-S720-10G-3C is a high-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet module designed for modern data center and enterprise network environments. It features three 10Gbps SFP+ ports that deliver high-speed connectivity with advanced support for TCP/IP and iSCSI protocols, making it a reliable solution for routers, switches, and servers. The module is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of high bandwidth applications while ensuring stable and efficient data transmission.
Built in a compact PCIe form factor, the VS-S720-10G-3C is easy to install in standard server and network equipment chassis, offering a flexible upgrade path for expanding network capabilities and enhancing overall data center performance. Its robust design and feature set—comprising auto-negotiation, jumbo frames, and QoS—make it ideally suited for upgrading server network interfaces and connecting to high-speed networks in demanding environments.
VS-S720-10G-3C price is $15,918.00, a 62.1% saving from the Cisco list price of $42,000.00. VS-S720-10G-3C is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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In a multinational enterprise data center consolidation project, IT teams deploy the VS-S720-10G-3C Catalyst 6500/7600 Supervisor 720 with 2 ports 10GbE, MSFC3 and PFC3C modules as the core switch. By leveraging its hardware-accelerated forwarding and advanced QoS, the organization achieves 10 Gbps uplink aggregation, sub-millisecond latency and 99.999% uptime. The outcome is streamlined operations, improved application performance and reduced network footprint for lower TCO.
A large university upgrades its aging Catalyst 6500 backbone to the VS-S720-10G-3C Supervisor 720 platform with two 10GbE uplinks, MSFC3 routing and PFC3C QoS services to support digital learning and VoIP traffic. The deployment enables simultaneous high-bandwidth video lectures, secure guest Wi-Fi and real-time analytics while enforcing traffic prioritization. This delivers reliable connectivity, simplified VLAN segmentation and a 30% increase in network throughput.
A regional service provider implements the VS-S720-10G-3C Catalyst 6500/7600 Supervisor 720 at its metro edge routers to deliver MPLS VPN services across 2×10GbE ports with MSFC3 dynamic routing and PFC3C traffic shaping. The solution ensures multi-tenant isolation, end-to-end SLA compliance and rapid failover. As a result, the provider scales subscriber growth by 50%, reduces operational complexity and boosts revenue per customer.
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 VS-S720-10G-3C |  WS-X6716-10T-3CXL |  SPA-4X1FE-TX-V2 |  WS-X6816-10T-2T |  WS-IPSEC-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card | Network Card | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | WAN |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 10G |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | SFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, IPsec |
| Form Factor | PCIe | Modular | PCIe | Modular | PCIe |
| 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 | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Cisco Catalyst | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Cisco | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Power Consumption | 15W | N/A | 6.8W | N/A | N/A |
| Interface Ports | SFP+ | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | SFP+ |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | VS-S720-10G-3C | WS-X6716-10T-3CXL | SPA-4X1FE-TX-V2 | WS-X6816-10T-2T | WS-IPSEC-3 |
| Height | N/A | N/A | 1.73 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | 3.44 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | 0.75 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | 0.85 lbs | N/A | N/A |
The VS-S720-10G-3C is an excellent supervisor module. It provides fast 10GbE performance and enhances the overall speed and efficiency of our network.
This supervisor module is highly reliable. The VS-S720-10G-3C supports high-speed data transfer and ensures smooth operation in our high-demand environment.
The VS-S720-10G-3C module boosts our network's capabilities. It offers 10GbE performance and ensures seamless integration with our infrastructure.
The VS-S720-10G-3C is perfect for our growing network. It supports fast, stable 10GbE connections and enhances our network's overall performance.
The VS-S720-10G-3C module delivers impressive speed and stability. It's been an essential upgrade for boosting our network's capacity.
The Cisco VS-S720-10G-3C Supervisor 720 is a high-performance service module for Catalyst 6500/7600 series that integrates two 10GbE uplinks with MSFC3 routing and PFC3C hardware forwarding.
The VS-S720-10G-3C is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6500, 6500E and 7600 series chassis in the supervisor slot.
It features two fixed 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports for high-speed uplink connectivity.
Key features include 720 Gbps switching capacity, integrated MSFC3 for Layer 3 routing, PFC3C for hardware QoS and NetFlow, and two 10GbE uplinks.