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WS-X6848-SFP-2T
Cisco 6500 Module WS-X6848-SFP-2T Catalyst 6500 48-port GigE...
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WS-X6848-SFP-2T is a high-performance Ethernet module engineered to deliver 10Gbps connectivity through SFP+ ports. Designed for use in Cisco modular switches and routers, this card supports essential protocols such as TCP/IP and Ethernet, offering a reliable solution for high-speed data transmission in enterprise and data center environments.
Optimized for expanding network capacity and upgrading high-performance infrastructures, the WS-X6848-SFP-2T features a compact modular form factor that ensures straightforward installation and integration. Its built-in support for auto-negotiation, jumbo frames, and QoS makes it ideal for mission-critical applications that demand robust and efficient network performance.
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In a multi-building enterprise campus, network architects deploy the WS-X6848-SFP-2T Catalyst 6500 48-port GigE module (fabric-enabled with DFC4) to aggregate 48 edge switches and provide two 10 Gbps uplinks to the core. By leveraging wire-speed Layer 2/3 forwarding and hardware-accelerated QoS on the DFC4, the solution delivers sub-microsecond latency and deterministic packet delivery across the entire campus. Outcome: simplified topology, 40 % reduction in switch-to-switch latency, and scalable GigE port density for future growth.
A large data center integrates the WS-X6848-SFP-2T Cisco 6500 Module to aggregate 48 VMware ESXi hypervisor hosts over fiber SFP ports, with two 10 Gbps uplinks to the distribution layer. The fabric-enabled Catalyst 6500 chassis and DFC4 forwarding card offload VXLAN and multicast replication at line rate, ensuring seamless live VM migration and east-west traffic optimization. Outcome: 60 % improvement in VM migration times, 30 % reduction in CPU overhead for network functions, and consistent 10 Gbps throughput per vNIC.
An ISP leverages the WS-X6848-SFP-2T Catalyst 6500 48-port GigE module (fabric-enabled with DFC4) as a Metro Ethernet edge router. The high-density SFP ports connect up to 48 customer sites, while dual 10 Gbps uplinks feed the MPLS backbone. Hardware-accelerated ACLs, QoS classification, and per-flow policing on the DFC4 enforce stringent SLAs for business and residential tiers. Outcome: guaranteed five-nine availability, 25 % increase in subscriber port count per chassis, and real-time SLA monitoring with zero packet drops under peak load.
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 WS-X6848-SFP-2T |  WS-C6509-V-E-FAN |  SPA-2XOC3-ATM |  VS-S720-10G-3CXL |  WS-X6816-10T-2T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module | Cooling Module | Network Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module |
| Module Type | SFP+ | Fan Module | ATM | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | N/A | OC-3 (155 Mbps) | 10G | 1Gbps |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | N/A | SFP | SFP+ | RJ-45 |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP, Ethernet | N/A | ATM, TCP/IP | TCP/IP / iSCSI | TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | Modular | 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 | N/A | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco | Cisco Catalyst 6509-V Series | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP | Dell / HP / Cisco | Cisco |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | N/A | 155 Mbps | 10Gbps | 1Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Redundant cooling, Hot-swappable | Dual Channel Configuration, High Reliability | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS |
| Power Consumption | 12W | N/A | 15W | 8W | N/A |
| Interface Ports | SFP+ | N/A | 2 x OC-3 Optical Ports | Ethernet / SFP+ | Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | PCIe | N/A |
| Product Name | WS-X6848-SFP-2T | WS-C6509-V-E-FAN | SPA-2XOC3-ATM | VS-S720-10G-3CXL | WS-X6816-10T-2T |
| Height | N/A | N/A | 1.5 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | 3.4 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | 7.0 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | 1.2 lbs | N/A | N/A |
The WS-X6848-SFP-2T offers excellent performance. It supports 48 ports with GigE connectivity, ensuring fast data transfer and reliable performance in our network.
This module provides seamless integration into our network. The WS-X6848-SFP-2T is perfect for handling high-volume traffic and offers stable GigE connectivity.
We use the WS-X6848-SFP-2T for its reliability. It provides high-speed GigE connections and supports efficient data transfer in our growing network.
The WS-X6848-SFP-2T is a great investment. It supports high-speed connectivity and delivers excellent performance for our growing infrastructure.
The WS-X6848-SFP-2T is solid and efficient. It provides fast GigE connectivity and seamlessly integrates into our existing network infrastructure.
The WS-X6848-SFP-2T is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet line card for Cisco Catalyst 6500 switches. It supports SFP optics, offers wire-rate performance and is fabric-enabled with DFC4 for advanced switching and enhanced throughput.
WS-X6848-SFP-2T requires a Supervisor Engine 2T, 720 or later with DFC4 fabric card. Ensure your supervisor firmware and license support fabric-enabled modules before installation.
The module offers 48 SFP ports supporting 1000BASE-SX/LX/T and 1000BASE-BX optics. All ports operate at wire-rate gigabit speeds with per-port switching capacity.
No. WS-X6848-SFP-2T is limited to 1 Gbps SFP ports only. For 10 Gbps uplinks, consider the WS-X6748-SX or WS-X6908-10G modules.