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WS-F6K-PFC3B
Catalyst 6500 Sup720 Policy Feature Card-3B
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WS-F6K-PFC3B is a high-performance Ethernet module designed for data centers and enterprise servers, offering reliable 10Gbps connectivity through its SFP+ interface. It is engineered with a PCIe form factor for seamless installation in a variety of compatible devices including routers, switches, and servers, and supports essential TCP/IP protocols for efficiently managing network traffic.
WS-F6K-PFC3B ensures robust performance for demanding use cases such as expanding data center capacity and upgrading network interfaces with features like auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, jumbo frames, and QoS. This module is built to operate reliably under a wide temperature range while consuming minimal power, making it an ideal choice for modern high-speed network environments.
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In a multinational enterprise with dozens of branch offices connected via an MPLS backbone, the Catalyst 6500 WS-F6K-PFC3B on Sup720 enforces line-rate QoS and traffic classification hardware-acceleration. By defining dynamic policy maps for VoIP and HD video streams, the network guarantees sub-10ms latency and zero packet loss during peak business hours. Outcome: Consistent carrier-grade voice quality, predictable video collaboration performance, and adherence to corporate SLAs.
In a financial services data center running hundreds of virtualized workloads, the PFC3B’s deep packet buffering and wire-speed ACLs enable granular micro-segmentation between server tiers. Policy-based traffic inspection and dynamic QoS ensure that database replication and analytics jobs receive prioritized bandwidth, while noncritical backup traffic is rate-limited during trading hours. Outcome: Improved application performance, reduced risk of lateral threats, and simplified compliance reporting.
A Tier-1 ISP uses the Catalyst 6500 Sup720 with WS-F6K-PFC3B to deliver multi-service broadband to residential and business customers. Per-subscriber traffic policing and hierarchical QoS are offloaded to hardware, enabling millions of flows at sub-millisecond forwarding latency. Tiered service levels enforce bandwidth caps and prioritize real-time gaming or video streaming SLA tiers. Outcome: Scalable subscriber management, predictable bandwidth allocation, and reduced capital expenditure on additional enforcement appliances.
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 WS-F6K-PFC3B |  WS-X6148-45AF-UG |  SPA-2X1GE |  SPA-2XOC3-ATM |  WS-X6148A-45AF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module | Network Card | Network Module / Network Card |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Ethernet Module | Ethernet | ATM | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | 1Gbps | 1G | OC-3 (155 Mbps) | 10Gbps |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | SFP | SFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | ATM, TCP/IP | TCP/IP, iSCSI |
| Form Factor | PCIe | Modular | PCIe | PCIe | 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 | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Cisco Catalyst Switches | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP | Cisco Catalyst Series |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 155 Mbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Dual Channel Configuration, High Reliability | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Power Consumption | 5W | N/A | N/A | 15W | 15W |
| Interface Ports | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | 2 x OC-3 Optical Ports | SFP+ |
| Expansion Slots | PCIe | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | WS-F6K-PFC3B | WS-X6148-45AF-UG | SPA-2X1GE | SPA-2XOC3-ATM | WS-X6148A-45AF |
| Height | 1.0 inch | N/A | N/A | 1.5 inches | 1.75 inches |
| Width | 4.0 inches | N/A | N/A | 3.4 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Depth | 8.0 inches | N/A | N/A | 7.0 inches | 8.5 inches |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs | N/A | N/A | 1.2 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
The WS-F6K-PFC3B policy feature card enhances our Catalyst 6500 switch. It provides fast data processing and ensures smooth, reliable performance for all our critical applications.
We upgraded to the WS-F6K-PFC3B and it made a noticeable improvement. It ensures efficient traffic handling and boosts our network's overall performance.
The WS-F6K-PFC3B has optimized our system. It processes data quickly, offering fast, stable connections while handling large traffic volumes effortlessly.
The WS-F6K-PFC3B is perfect for managing high-volume traffic. It provides fast data processing, ensuring reliable and efficient performance in our network.
This policy feature card offers exceptional speed. The WS-F6K-PFC3B ensures smooth data forwarding, improving overall network efficiency.