Description
The Cisco C6800-PFC is a high-performance Policy Feature Card designed for the Catalyst 6800 Series switches, delivering advanced hardware-based Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding capabilities. Built to support scalable and secure campus network infrastructures, it plays a crucial role in enabling intelligent services such as quality of service (QoS), access control lists (ACLs), and multicast forwarding. Its modular design allows seamless integration into existing 6800 Series chassis, making it an ideal choice for expanding or upgrading legacy networks. The PFC6 (Policy Feature Card 6) architecture ensures high-speed packet processing and supports Cisco’s Supervisor Engine 2T for enhanced performance.
This unit features a powerful forwarding engine with up to 60 Mpps (million packets per second) of throughput and supports IPv4 and IPv6 routing, making it suitable for modern network demands. It includes hardware support for NetFlow, providing deep visibility into network traffic without compromising performance. The C6800-PFC is engineered to work in tandem with the Cisco 6800 Series switch fabric and line cards, ensuring consistent service delivery across the entire network. When purchasing used, buyers can benefit from enterprise-grade performance at a reduced cost, provided the unit is tested and verified for reliability.