The Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3BXL is a Distributed Forwarding Card (DFC) designed for compatible Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series WS-X67xx line cards. Featuring DFC3BXL distributed forwarding architecture, it provides Layer 2 and Layer 3 packet forwarding directly on the line card, helping reduce reliance on centralized supervisor forwarding and improving traffic-processing efficiency in demanding enterprise and data center networks.
Designed for integration with the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switching architecture, the WS-F6700-DFC3BXL supports scalable forwarding for high-volume network environments. By distributing forwarding intelligence across compatible line cards, it helps enhance throughput, scalability, and overall switching performance while allowing organizations to extend the capabilities of existing Catalyst 6500 infrastructure.
The Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3BXL Distributed Forwarding Card is an ideal solution for Catalyst 6500 performance enhancement, enterprise core and distribution networks, data center switching, high-volume Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, and legacy network infrastructure upgrades.
Product Specifications - Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3BXL Distributed Forwarding Card
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| Specification |
Details |
| Product Name |
Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3BXL Distributed Forwarding Card |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Part Number |
WS-F6700-DFC3BXL |
| Product Type |
Distributed Forwarding Card (DFC) |
| Forwarding Architecture |
DFC3BXL |
| Compatibility |
Cisco Catalyst 6500 WS-X67xx Series Line Cards |
| Platform |
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series |
| Forwarding Type |
Distributed Layer 2 and Layer 3 Packet Forwarding |
| Function |
Provides forwarding intelligence directly on compatible line cards |
| Routing & Switching |
Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding |
| Architecture |
Distributed forwarding architecture |
| Traffic Processing |
Line-card-based packet forwarding |
| Scalability |
Designed for high-volume enterprise and data center switching |
| Primary Application |
Enhanced forwarding performance for compatible Catalyst 6500 line cards |
| Deployment |
Enterprise core, distribution, and data center networks |
| Installation |
Designed for compatible WS-X67xx line cards |
| Use Cases |
Catalyst 6500 performance enhancement, high-volume Layer 2/Layer 3 forwarding, data center infrastructure, and legacy enterprise network upgrades |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3BXL?
The Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3BXL is a DFC3BXL Distributed Forwarding Card designed for compatible Cisco Catalyst 6500 WS-X67xx line cards, providing distributed Layer 2 and Layer 3 packet forwarding.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3BXL?
The Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3BXL is ideal for enterprises, data centers, government organizations, service providers, and businesses maintaining compatible Cisco Catalyst 6500 WS-X67xx line cards that require distributed forwarding capabilities.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3BXL worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3BXL can provide reliable distributed forwarding functionality at a significantly lower cost, making it a practical option for maintaining compatible Catalyst 6500 infrastructure.
Q4. What does the DFC3BXL do?
The DFC3BXL provides distributed forwarding directly on compatible line cards, allowing Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding decisions to be handled locally rather than relying entirely on centralized supervisor processing.
Q5. Which Cisco line cards are compatible with the Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3BXL?
The Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3BXL is designed for compatible Cisco Catalyst 6500 WS-X67xx Series line cards. Specific compatibility should be verified against the exact line card model and Catalyst 6500 chassis configuration before installation.
