Description
The Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3BXL is a high-performance Distributed Forwarding Card designed for the Catalyst 6500 Series switches, specifically enhancing the performance of compatible line cards such as the WS-X67xx series. Engineered for large-scale enterprise and service provider networks, this module provides distributed forwarding capabilities, offloading tasks from the supervisor engine to improve overall throughput and reduce latency. It supports Cisco’s 3BXL forwarding engine, which offers increased scalability for hardware-based Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, MPLS, and IPv6 features. With support for up to 1 million IPv4 routes and 256,000 IPv6 routes, it is ideal for complex routing environments.
The WS-F6700-DFC3BXL features a compact, plug-in design that integrates directly into supported line cards, making it a cost-effective upgrade for boosting network performance without a full chassis replacement. It is equipped with 512MB of packet memory and supports up to 720 Gbps system bandwidth when paired with a compatible supervisor engine. This module is a valuable addition for network administrators seeking to extend the life and capabilities of their existing Catalyst 6500 infrastructure. Buying used offers a practical solution for maintaining high-performance networking at a fraction of the cost of new hardware.