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VS-S720-10G-3CXL
CAT 6500 SUPERVISOR 720 W/2 PORTS 10GBE MSFC3 PFC3C XL
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VS-S720-10G-3CXL is a high-performance Ethernet card engineered to deliver 10Gbps connectivity through advanced SFP+ interfaces. Built in a compact PCIe form factor, this module is purpose-designed for integration with servers, routers, and switches in modern data centers, ensuring efficient high-speed communications with protocols such as TCP/IP and iSCSI.
VS-S720-10G-3CXL supports key features including auto-negotiation, jumbo frames, and QoS to optimize network performance while upgrading or expanding network capacity. Its design enables straightforward installation and reliable operation under standard operating conditions, making it an ideal solution for high-speed network interfaces in mission-critical environments.
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Scenario: A global enterprise consolidates multiple Layer 3 cores onto a single Cisco Catalyst 6500 chassis equipped with the VS-S720-10G-3CXL-CAT Supervisor 720, leveraging dual 10 GbE uplinks, MSFC3 routing, and PFC3C XL QoS. Benefit: Simplifies network architecture, delivers ultra-low latency and high throughput, and ensures non-stop forwarding with active‐active redundancy for 24/7 availability.
Scenario: A large university deploys the VS-S720-10G-3CXL-CAT Supervisor 720 in its access distribution layer to support video lecture streaming, VoIP, and real-time collaboration over multiple 10 GbE links. Benefit: Guarantees end-to-end QoS, minimizes packet loss during peak usage, and scales seamlessly as new buildings and services are added.
Scenario: A telecom operator installs VS-S720-10G-3CXL-CAT Supervisor 720 at its MPLS edge to handle BGP/MPLS for enterprise VPNs, multi-tenant segregation, and advanced route filtering. Benefit: Achieves sub-second convergence, enforces hardware-accelerated security policies, and scales to multiple 10 GbE peering links for future growth.
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| VS-S720-10G-3CXL |  WS-X6148A-RJ-45 |  FAN-MOD-09 |  WS-F6K-48-AF |  WS-SVC-NAM-1-250S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 10G | 100Mbps | 10Gbps | 10G | 1Gbps |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | RJ-45 | SFP+ | SFP+ | RJ-45 |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP / iSCSI | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP, iSCSI |
| Form Factor | PCIe | Modular | PCIe | PCIe | 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 | Dell / HP / Cisco | Cisco | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 100Mbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 1Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Power Consumption | 8W | 15W | 7 W | N/A | N/A |
| Interface Ports | Ethernet / SFP+ | Ethernet | SFP+ | SFP+ | Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | PCIe | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | VS-S720-10G-3CXL | WS-X6148A-RJ-45 | FAN-MOD-09 High-Performance Ethernet Module | WS-F6K-48-AF | WS-SVC-NAM-1-250S |
| Height | N/A | N/A | 1.3 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | 3.4 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | 4.2 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | 0.5 lbs | N/A | N/A |
The VS-S720-10G-3CXL supervisor module has significantly boosted our network. It offers excellent 10GbE performance and ensures seamless integration with our setup.
The VS-S720-10G-3CXL offers fantastic performance for our network. With 2 ports of 10GbE, it provides fast and stable connections for our infrastructure.
We rely on the VS-S720-10G-3CXL for high-speed data transfer. It offers excellent scalability and integrates smoothly into our Catalyst 6500 series.
The VS-S720-10G-3CXL provides stable and high-speed 10GbE connectivity. It's been a reliable addition to our network, ensuring seamless data transfer.
This module has been excellent for improving network performance. The VS-S720-10G-3CXL offers high-speed 10GbE connectivity and has enhanced our overall infrastructure.
The VS-S720-10G-3CXL is a Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engine 720 featuring two 10GbE uplinks, integrated MSFC3 routing, and PFC3C XL policy forwarding for high-performance core and distribution deployments.
The Supervisor Engine 720 supports up to 720 Gbps system bandwidth and delivers up to 12 Mpps of Layer 2/3 forwarding performance for demanding enterprise networks.
The unit includes the MSFC3 (Multilayer Switching Feature Card 3) for advanced routing and the PFC3C XL (Policy Feature Card 3C XL) for enhanced QoS, ACLs, and traffic management.
It supports up to 1 million IPv4 routes, 500,000 IPv6 routes, and up to 4,000 VLANs, ensuring scalability for large campus and data center environments.
Yes. The Supervisor Engine 720 is fully compatible with all Catalyst 6500 and 6500-E series line cards, enabling a non-disruptive upgrade path.
It consumes approximately 150W under typical load, operates from 100–240 VAC, and meets NEBS Level 3 and Cisco environmental compliance standards.
You can deploy dual Supervisor Engine 720 in active/standby mode with Stateful Switchover (SSO) and Nonstop Forwarding (NSF) for uninterrupted forwarding during failover.
The supervisor requires Cisco IOS XE Universal image with DNA Advantage or Cisco ONE Enterprise license to unlock full MPLS, IPv6, and advanced security capabilities.
It offers dual Gigabit Ethernet out-of-band management ports, a console port, USB storage for configuration files, and full support for Cisco Prime Infrastructure and CLI.
It supports Cisco Virtual Switching System (VSS) and VRF-Lite for control-plane and data-plane virtualization, enabling logical segmentation of large networks.
The PFC3C XL delivers hardware-accelerated QoS with up to 64,000 class-based policies, shaping, policing, weighted fair queueing, and low-latency voice/video support.
It offers hardware-accelerated ACLs, IPv4/IPv6 DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, Cisco TrustSec, and MACsec encryption for end-to-end link security.
Shut down the switch, remove the legacy supervisor, insert the VS-S720-10G-3CXL into the supervisor slot, and power on. The running configuration and licenses migrate automatically.
It’s ideal for enterprise campus cores, data center aggregation, large branch offices, and service provider edge due to its high throughput and rich feature set.
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty, with optional SMARTnet service for 24/7 technical support, software updates, and advance hardware replacement.
Yes. It supports Cisco Embedded Event Manager (EEM), SNMPv2/3, sFlow, and NetFlow for comprehensive real-time monitoring and telemetry.