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WS-F6K-PFC3BXL
Sup720 PFC-3BXL Plus 2x1Gig Mem
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WS-F6K-PFC3BXL is a high-performance Ethernet network module engineered to deliver speeds of up to 10Gbps. Designed with an SFP+ connector and a PCIe form factor, this card ensures seamless compatibility with routers, switches, and servers, making it ideal for expanding data center capacity and upgrading server network interfaces.
Engineered for reliability in mission-critical environments, WS-F6K-PFC3BXL supports robust TCP/IP protocols along with advanced features such as auto-negotiation, jumbo frames, and QoS. Its compact design and precise operating specifications make it a dependable solution for connecting to high-speed networks and meeting the demands of modern enterprise applications.
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In a multinational enterprise data center, IT architects implement the WS-F6K-PFC3BXL-Sup720 PFC-3BXL Plus 2x1Gig Mem in spine-leaf switches to deliver up to 720 Gbps forwarding capacity and line-rate VXLAN segmentation. This high-performance Packet Forwarding Card offloads route lookup and MPLS encapsulation, enabling predictable east-west traffic flows. Outcome: 50% reduction in application-to-application latency and seamless scale-out to 10,000+ virtual machines without distribution-layer bottlenecks.
A managed hosting provider deploys the WS-F6K-PFC3BXL-Sup720 PFC-3BXL Plus 2x1Gig Mem on their edge routers to enforce strict tenant segmentation using VRF-Lite and BGP-EVPN. The dual 1 Gigabit management interfaces simplify out-of-band monitoring and in-service upgrades, while 720 Gbps performance sustains hundreds of concurrent VRFs. Outcome: Achieves 99.99% SLAs with zero-impact maintenance and accelerated onboarding of new cloud tenants.
A telecom operator integrates WS-F6K-PFC3BXL-Sup720 PFC-3BXL Plus 2x1Gig Mem in its MPLS-based edge routers to aggregate 5G and IoT traffic. The PFC-3BXL accelerates label switching and QoS policing across thousands of real-time streams, while the redundant 1 Gigabit control links ensure nonstop forwarding across software upgrades. Outcome: Supports 4× growth in subscriber traffic, maintains sub-50 ms SLA for critical IoT flows, and delivers carrier-grade reliability.
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 WS-F6K-PFC3BXL |  VS-S720-10G-3CXL |  SPA-4XOC48POS/RPR |  VS-S2T-10G |  WS-X6716-10G-3C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Ethernet | WAN Module | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10G | OC-48 (2.488 Gbps per port) | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | SFP+ | LC | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | TCP/IP / iSCSI | SONET/SDH | TCP/IP | TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe | 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 | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | N/A |
| Compatibility | Cisco / Dell / HP | Dell / HP / Cisco | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Routers, Switches, Servers | Cisco |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | OC-48 (2.488 Gbps per port) | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Power Consumption | 10W | 8W | 12W | N/A | N/A |
| Interface Ports | Ethernet / SFP+ | Ethernet / SFP+ | Optical Fiber | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | PCIe | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | WS-F6K-PFC3BXL | VS-S720-10G-3CXL | SPA-4XOC48POS/RPR | VS-S2T-10G | WS-X6716-10G-3C |
| Height | 1.5 inches | N/A | 1.73 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 3.5 inches | N/A | 3.44 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | 0.5 inches | N/A | 0.75 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 0.75 lbs | N/A | 1.2 lbs | N/A | N/A |
The WS-F6K-PFC3BXL provides excellent forwarding capabilities. It delivers fast and reliable data forwarding, ensuring our network operates efficiently.
This module has significantly improved our network. The WS-F6K-PFC3BXL ensures stable data forwarding and increases overall system performance.
The WS-F6K-PFC3BXL is a great addition to our setup. It provides fast data forwarding, handling high-demand traffic without issues.
We rely on the WS-F6K-PFC3BXL for fast data forwarding. It integrates easily and ensures smooth data transfer even during high network loads.
The WS-F6K-PFC3BXL module is reliable and efficient. It enhances our network's forwarding capabilities, ensuring fast and stable performance.
The WS-F6K-PFC3BXL is a Cisco Supervisor Engine 720 PFC-3BXL card with two 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports and enhanced memory for Catalyst 6500 and 7600 series switches.
This supervisor engine is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6500 and 7600 series chassis equipped with a Supervisor slot and PFC3 forwarding modules.
It includes 512 MB of DRAM and 128 MB of compact flash for IOS image storage, buffering, and process execution.
The PFC-3BXL provides up to 720 Gbps of switching capacity and 160 million packets per second (Mpps) forwarding rate.