Can I use XFP or SFP+ modules instead of XENPAK?

No, the WS-X6704-10GE line card exclusively supports XENPAK transceivers and is not compatible with XFP or SFP+.

What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate?

The module delivers up to 80 Gbps of full-duplex bandwidth and supports a total switching capacity of 160 Gbps with wire-speed forwarding.

What is the module’s power consumption?

Typical power consumption is approximately 44 watts, depending on transceiver type and traffic load.

Which Supervisor Engine is required for full functionality?

Supervisor Engine 2T, 720, or later is required to enable full Layer 2/3 feature sets and advanced services on the WS-X6704-10GE.

Does the WS-X6704-10GE support advanced routing and services?

Yes, when paired with the appropriate Supervisor Engine, it supports MPLS, QoS, IPv6, multicast, and other advanced Layer 2/3 services.

How do I install the WS-X6704-10GE module?

Power down the chassis, slide the module into an available slot until it clicks, secure the retention screws, and power the chassis back on to begin configuration.

How can I verify that the module is operating correctly?

Use the CLI command “show module” or “show inventory” to confirm module status, port state, and firmware version.

What environmental specifications apply to this line card?

The WS-X6704-10GE operates between 0 °C and 40 °C, with a relative humidity range of 10 % to 85 % non-condensing.

Can I mix WS-X6704-10GE with other line cards in the same chassis?

Yes, you can combine the WS-X6704-10GE with other Catalyst 6500 line cards, subject to total slot availability and Supervisor Engine capacity.

What warranty and support options are available?

Cisco provides a Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty and optional SMARTnet® service for software updates, hardware replacement, and 24/7 technical support.

How does the WS-X6704-10GE compare to the WS-X6716-10GE?

The WS-X6704-10GE offers four 10 Gigabit ports, while the WS-X6716-10GE provides sixteen ports and requires higher Supervisor Engine performance.

Is the module compatible with Cisco’s unified communications and video applications?

Yes, it supports Cisco’s voice, video, and unified communications applications when used with the proper Supervisor Engine and licensing.

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WS-X6704-10GE Overview

WS-X6704-10GE is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet module engineered for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches, offering high-speed data transfer via SFP+ connectors and a robust design optimized for demanding network environments. It delivers a 10Gbps data rate and supports essential TCP/IP protocols, ensuring reliable connectivity in enterprise and data center applications.

The modular form factor of WS-X6704-10GE enables straightforward installation into compatible chassis, making it ideal for upgrading server network interfaces and expanding network capacity. With features such as auto-negotiation, jumbo frames, and quality of service, this Ethernet module is purpose-built for high-performance applications requiring efficient and stable 10Gbps connectivity.

WS-X6704-10GE price is $236.00, a 99.1% saving from the Cisco list price of $25,000.00. WS-X6704-10GE is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)

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WS-X6704-10GE Specifications

Product Type: Network Module
Module Type: Ethernet
Data Rate: 10Gbps
Connector Type: SFP+
Supported Protocols: TCP/IP
Form Factor: Modular
Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature: -40 to 70°C
Input Voltage: N/A
Compatibility: Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series
Max Speed: 10Gbps
Supported Features: Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS
Power Consumption: 80W
Interface Ports: SFP+
Expansion Slots: N/A
Product Name: WS-X6704-10GE
Height: N/A
Width: N/A
Depth: N/A
Weight: N/A

WS-X6704-10GE Use Case

Data Center Spine-and-Leaf Aggregation with WS-X6704-10GE-Cat6500

In a high-density data center, IT teams deploy the Cisco Catalyst 6500 chassis equipped with WS-X6704-10GE-Cat6500 4-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet modules (requiring XENPAKs) as spine switches in a leaf-and-spine topology. This configuration delivers consistent low latency and high throughput for east-west server traffic. Benefit: Achieves sub-microsecond latency, scales to 40 Gbps per chassis, and simplifies cabling by consolidating four 10G uplinks into a single module, supporting virtualized workloads and real-time analytics.

Enterprise Campus Backbone Upgrade to 10GbE

A large enterprise campus network replaces aging 1 GbE distribution switches with Cisco Catalyst 6500 platforms fitted with WS-X6704-10GE-Cat6500 modules and XENPAKs for 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks to building distribution nodes. This use case addresses bandwidth bottlenecks from VoIP, HD video conferencing, and cloud-hosted applications. Benefit: Boosts backbone capacity by 400%, reduces packet loss under peak loads, and extends the life of existing fiber infrastructure while supporting seamless growth to 40 GbE with additional modules.

Service Provider Metro Edge High-Bandwidth Aggregation

A regional service provider deploys Cisco Catalyst 6500 routers with WS-X6704-10GE-Cat6500 4-port 10GbE modules (XENPAKs required) at metro edge POPs to aggregate multi-tenant business circuits and carrier Ethernet services. The modules deliver robust QoS and MPLS forwarding for SLA-driven services. Benefit: Enables scalable 10G service delivery to enterprise customers, enforces strict SLAs with hardware-accelerated QoS, and reduces operational costs by consolidating multiple 1G links into a single 10G port array.

Quality Certifications

To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.

Product Comparison Table

	WS-X6704-10GE	WS-X6148A-45AF	WS-X6816-10G-2T	WS-X6148-21AF	7600-SIP-400
Product Type	Network Module	Network Module / Network Card	Network Module	Network Module	Network Module / Network Card
Module Type	Ethernet	Ethernet	Ethernet	Ethernet	Ethernet
Data Rate	10Gbps	10Gbps	10Gbps	1Gbps	10Gbps
Connector Type	SFP+	SFP+	RJ-45	RJ-45	SFP+
Supported Protocols	TCP/IP	TCP/IP, iSCSI	TCP/IP	TCP/IP	TCP/IP
Form Factor	Modular	Modular	Modular	Modular	PCIe
Operating Temperature	0 to 40°C	0 to 70°C	0 to 70°C	0 to 70°C	0 to 70°C
Storage Temperature	-40 to 70°C	-40 to 85°C	N/A	-40 to 85°C	-40 to 85°C
Input Voltage	N/A	3.3V	N/A	3.3V	3.3V
Compatibility	Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series	Cisco Catalyst Series	Cisco	Cisco	Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP
Max Speed	10Gbps	10Gbps	10Gbps	1Gbps	10Gbps
Supported Features	Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS	Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS	Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS	Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS	Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS
Power Consumption	80W	15W	N/A	15W	15W
Interface Ports	SFP+	SFP+	Ethernet	Ethernet	Ethernet / SFP+
Expansion Slots	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	PCIe
Product Name	WS-X6704-10GE	WS-X6148A-45AF	WS-X6816-10G-2T	WS-X6148-21AF	7600-SIP-400
Height	N/A	1.75 inches	N/A	N/A	1.5 inches
Width	N/A	5.5 inches	N/A	N/A	3.4 inches
Depth	N/A	8.5 inches	N/A	N/A	8.0 inches
Weight	N/A	2.2 lbs	N/A	N/A	1.2 lbs

Reviews & Ratings

David Harris

The WS-X6704-10GE module offers excellent 10GbE connectivity. It performs reliably and provides fast data transfer, ensuring smooth network operations.

Olivia White

This module has been a great addition. The WS-X6704-10GE delivers reliable 10GbE performance and supports high-speed data transfer effectively.

James Brown

The WS-X6704-10GE module performs perfectly. It provides stable, fast 10GbE connectivity, making it ideal for handling our network's high demands.

Grace Turner

The WS-X6704-10GE is highly reliable. It integrates well into our network and provides consistent, high-speed data transfer.

Benjamin Scott

Great performance with the WS-X6704-10GE. It's perfect for expanding our network with 10GbE connections, providing reliable and fast connectivity.

Questions & Answers

What is the Cisco WS-X6704-10GE module?

The WS-X6704-10GE is a Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series line card offering four 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports via XENPAK interfaces for high-performance connectivity.

Which chassis supports the WS-X6704-10GE module?

The WS-X6704-10GE is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6500 and 6800 Series chassis that support Supervisor Engine 2 or later.

How many ports and what interface type does the module provide?

It provides four 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports using XENPAK transceiver slots for optical or copper connectivity.

Do I need to purchase XENPAK transceivers separately?

Yes, XENPAK transceivers are sold separately, allowing you to select the optimal fiber or copper media type for each link.

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WS-X6704-10GE Overview

WS-X6704-10GE price is $236.00, a 99.1% saving from the Cisco list price of $25,000.00. WS-X6704-10GE is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)

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WS-X6704-10GE Specifications

Product Type

Network Module

Module Type

Ethernet

Data Rate

10Gbps

Connector Type

SFP+

Supported Protocols

TCP/IP

Form Factor

Modular

Operating Temperature

0 to 40°C

Storage Temperature

-40 to 70°C

Input Voltage

N/A

Compatibility

Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series

Max Speed

10Gbps

Supported Features

Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS

Power Consumption

80W

Interface Ports

SFP+

Expansion Slots

N/A

Product Name

WS-X6704-10GE

Height

N/A

Width

N/A

Depth

N/A

Weight

N/A

WS-X6704-10GE Use Case

Data Center Spine-and-Leaf Aggregation with WS-X6704-10GE-Cat6500

Enterprise Campus Backbone Upgrade to 10GbE

Service Provider Metro Edge High-Bandwidth Aggregation

Product Comparison Table

	WS-X6704-10GE	WS-X6148A-45AF	WS-X6816-10G-2T	WS-X6148-21AF	7600-SIP-400
Product Type	Network Module	Network Module / Network Card	Network Module	Network Module	Network Module / Network Card
Module Type	Ethernet	Ethernet	Ethernet	Ethernet	Ethernet
Data Rate	10Gbps	10Gbps	10Gbps	1Gbps	10Gbps
Connector Type	SFP+	SFP+	RJ-45	RJ-45	SFP+
Supported Protocols	TCP/IP	TCP/IP, iSCSI	TCP/IP	TCP/IP	TCP/IP
Form Factor	Modular	Modular	Modular	Modular	PCIe
Operating Temperature	0 to 40°C	0 to 70°C	0 to 70°C	0 to 70°C	0 to 70°C
Storage Temperature	-40 to 70°C	-40 to 85°C	N/A	-40 to 85°C	-40 to 85°C
Input Voltage	N/A	3.3V	N/A	3.3V	3.3V
Compatibility	Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series	Cisco Catalyst Series	Cisco	Cisco	Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP
Max Speed	10Gbps	10Gbps	10Gbps	1Gbps	10Gbps
Supported Features	Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS	Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS	Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS	Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS	Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS
Power Consumption	80W	15W	N/A	15W	15W
Interface Ports	SFP+	SFP+	Ethernet	Ethernet	Ethernet / SFP+
Expansion Slots	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	PCIe
Product Name	WS-X6704-10GE	WS-X6148A-45AF	WS-X6816-10G-2T	WS-X6148-21AF	7600-SIP-400
Height	N/A	1.75 inches	N/A	N/A	1.5 inches
Width	N/A	5.5 inches	N/A	N/A	3.4 inches
Depth	N/A	8.5 inches	N/A	N/A	8.0 inches
Weight	N/A	2.2 lbs	N/A	N/A	1.2 lbs

Questions & Answers

What is the Cisco WS-X6704-10GE module?

The WS-X6704-10GE is a Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series line card offering four 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports via XENPAK interfaces for high-performance connectivity.

Which chassis supports the WS-X6704-10GE module?

The WS-X6704-10GE is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6500 and 6800 Series chassis that support Supervisor Engine 2 or later.

How many ports and what interface type does the module provide?

It provides four 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports using XENPAK transceiver slots for optical or copper connectivity.

Do I need to purchase XENPAK transceivers separately?

Yes, XENPAK transceivers are sold separately, allowing you to select the optimal fiber or copper media type for each link.