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WS-SUP720-3B= is a high-performance supervisor engine module designed for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches, offering advanced routing and switching capabilities with integrated support for protocols such as TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and multicast. Engineered with an integrated backplane connector and a modular form factor, it ensures seamless communication within the chassis while delivering the performance required for complex, high-demand networking environments.
WS-SUP720-3B= is ideally suited for upgrading legacy network infrastructures and expanding data center capacity, providing reliable high-availability services and robust layer 2/3 functions. Its design emphasizes ease of installation and tight integration with Cisco Catalyst 6500 systems, making it a strategic solution for enterprises seeking scalable performance and advanced network services.
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A multinational enterprise deploys the WS-SUP720-3B Supervisor 720 (MSFC3/PFC3B) in Catalyst 6500/Cisco 7600 chassis at its campus core to deliver redundant control-plane, hitless software upgrades, and sub-millisecond backplane failover. Outcome: 99.999% uptime, seamless scalability across thousands of VLANs, and optimized BGP/OSPF convergence for real-time business applications.
A cloud service provider leverages the Supervisor 720 Fabric (MSFC3/PFC3B) in Catalyst 6500 aggregation switches to consolidate multiple 10/40 GbE uplinks, enforce per-flow QoS and traffic policing at line rate, and integrate with Cisco TrustSec for micro-segmentation. Outcome: Deterministic latency, accelerated VM mobility, and consistent SLAs for mission-critical workloads.
An educational institution implements WS-SUP720-3B in its Cisco 7600 edge routers to enable VRF-lite segmentation, dynamic route redistribution via MSFC3, and scalable security policies using PFC3B. Outcome: Simplified multi-tenant isolation, automated compliance enforcement, and capacity to support thousands of connected devices with granular access controls.
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| WS-SUP720-3B= |  SPA-4XOC3-ATM |  WS-X6196-21AF |  WS-X6148-FE-SFP |  WS-X6066-SLB-APC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Supervisor Engine | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Network Card |
| Module Type | Supervisor | ATM / WAN Module | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | N/A | 155Mbps | 10G | 100Mbps | 10Gbps |
| Connector Type | Integrated Backplane Connector | LC (Fiber-Optic) | SFP+ | SFP | SFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Multicast | ATM / TCP/IP | TCP/IP / iSCSI | TCP/IP, Ethernet | TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | Modular for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series | PCIe | Modular | Modular | 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 | N/A | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series | Cisco / Juniper / Arista | Cisco | Cisco Catalyst Series | Cisco / Juniper / Dell / HP |
| Max Speed | N/A | OC-3 (155Mbps) | 10Gbps | 100Mbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Advanced routing, switching, high availability, modularity | ATM switching / QoS / Hot-swappable | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 5W | 15W | 25W | 15W |
| Interface Ports | Internal management interfaces | Fiber-Optic | Ethernet | SFP | Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | WS-SUP720-3B= | SPA-4XOC3-ATM | WS-X6196-21AF | WS-X6148-FE-SFP | WS-X6066-SLB-APC |
| 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 WS-SUP720-3B supervisor module provides outstanding performance. It supports high-speed connections and ensures stable, reliable network operations.
This supervisor module is a great choice. The WS-SUP720-3B provides 10GbE support and handles heavy traffic with ease.
The WS-SUP720-3B offers excellent performance. It ensures smooth and fast data transfer, handling high-demand applications effortlessly.
We've been using the WS-SUP720-3B for several months. It offers reliable 10GbE support and significantly boosts our network's performance.
The WS-SUP720-3B has enhanced our network infrastructure. It provides fast and stable connectivity, ensuring optimal network performance under heavy load.
The WS-SUP720-3B is a high-performance supervisor module for Catalyst 6500 and Cisco 7600 series switches, integrating Fabric, MSFC3, and PFC3B for advanced forwarding and routing services.
WS-SUP720-3B is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6500 and Catalyst 7600 series chassis equipped with 720-engine slots.
Key features include up to 720 Gbps of system throughput, integrated MSFC3 for Layer 3 routing, PFC3B for advanced packet forwarding, and hardware-based QoS and security.
Built-in fabric ASICs deliver up to 720 Gbps of non-blocking throughput, ensuring low latency and high backplane bandwidth for demanding data center applications.
MSFC3 provides hardware-accelerated Layer 3 routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), VLAN routing, VRF support, and fast convergence for mission-critical networks.
PFC3B offers programmable packet processing, advanced ACLs, deep packet inspection, and hardware-based multicast replication for optimal traffic handling.
The WS-SUP720-3B supports up to 720 Gbps of total switching capacity, ensuring full line-rate forwarding on all ports.
MSFC3 supports up to 64 VRF instances, enabling traffic segregation and multi-tenant deployments in large enterprise and service provider networks.
Yes, the SUP720-3B supports Cisco StackWise Virtual on Catalyst 6500 platforms, providing control-plane and data-plane redundancy across two chassis.
The module supports dual supervisor configurations in high-availability mode with stateful switchover and NSF/SSO for uninterrupted service.
WS-SUP720-3B consumes up to 450 W under full load and requires compatible AC or DC power supplies in the host chassis.
Licensing is managed through Cisco’s Smart Licensing for feature entitlement and tracking, with base and advanced feature packages available.
Integrated security features include hardware-based MACsec encryption, TrustSec, secure boot, control-plane policing, and dynamic ACL enforcement.
To install, power down the chassis, insert the SUP720-3B into the 720-engine slot, secure it with retention screws, reconnect power, and verify status LEDs during boot.
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty, 90-day software updates, and optional SMARTnet® service for 24/7 technical support and advance replacement.
By providing up to 720 Gbps fabric capacity, modular slot expansion, and support for numerous VLANs and VRFs, the SUP720-3B scales to meet growing traffic demands.