Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3C Catalyst 6500 DFC3C Expansion Module

Cisco Catalyst 6500 Expansion Module

Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Distributed Forwarding Card Expansion Module, also known as the WS-F6700-DFC3C, is a high-performance and feature-rich module designed to enhance the capabilities of your Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switch. This expansion module provides advanced forwarding capabilities, allowing for increased scalability, improved performance, and enhanced security.

Benefits

1. Enhanced Performance

The WS-F6700-DFC3C is specifically designed to deliver unmatched performance and scalability for your Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switch. With its advanced forwarding capabilities, this expansion module enables high-speed data forwarding at wire speed, ensuring that your network operates seamlessly even under heavy traffic loads. This translates into faster data transfers, reduced latency, and an overall improved user experience.

2. Increased Scalability

As your business grows, so does the demand on your network infrastructure. The WS-F6700-DFC3C expansion module addresses this challenge by providing increased scalability to your Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switch. With support for a large number of forwarding entries, VLANs, and MAC addresses, this module allows you to expand your network without compromising performance. Whether you need to accommodate additional users or connect more devices, this expansion module ensures that your network can scale effortlessly.

3. Advanced Security

In today's digital landscape, network security is of paramount importance. The WS-F6700-DFC3C expansion module incorporates advanced security features to protect your network and data from unauthorized access and potential threats. It supports hardware-based encryption and access control lists (ACLs), enabling you to establish granular security policies and ensure that only authorized traffic can traverse your network. By leveraging these security features, you can mitigate the risk of data breaches and protect your organization's sensitive information.

Features

1. High-performance Forwarding

The WS-F6700-DFC3C expansion module boasts a powerful forwarding engine that enables wire-speed performance for both Layer 2 and Layer 3 traffic. It leverages advanced hardware-based forwarding algorithms to efficiently process data packets, resulting in optimized network performance and minimal packet loss. Whether you are dealing with voice, video, or data traffic, this module ensures that your network can handle the demands of today's applications without any compromise.

2. Flexible Deployment Options

The WS-F6700-DFC3C expansion module is designed to offer flexibility in deployment scenarios. It supports both centralized and distributed forwarding modes, allowing you to choose the mode that best suits your network architecture and requirements. In centralized forwarding mode, all forwarding decisions are made by the supervisor engine, while in distributed forwarding mode, the expansion module performs the forwarding tasks independently. This flexibility enables you to optimize your network's performance and resource allocation based on your specific needs.

3. Comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 Support

This expansion module provides extensive support for Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of network environments. It supports popular protocols such as Ethernet, VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), among others. With this comprehensive protocol support, you can seamlessly integrate the WS-F6700-DFC3C into your existing network infrastructure without any disruption.

4. Redundancy and High Availability

The WS-F6700-DFC3C expansion module is built with redundancy and high availability in mind. It supports Cisco's Stateful Switchover (SSO) and Nonstop Forwarding (NSF) technologies, allowing for seamless failover and uninterrupted network operation in the event of a supervisor engine failure. With these features, you can ensure that your network remains operational, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

Conclusion

The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Distributed Forwarding Card Expansion Module (WS-F6700-DFC3C) is a powerful and feature-rich addition to your Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switch. With its enhanced performance, increased scalability, and advanced security features, this expansion module empowers your network to handle the demands of today's digital landscape. Whether you are expanding your network or upgrading your existing infrastructure, the WS-F6700-DFC3C is a reliable solution that delivers exceptional performance and peace of mind.