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Catalyst 6500/Cisco 7600 WS-SUP720-3B Catalyst Supervisor 72...
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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.