Cisco WS-X6716-10GE is a high-density 16-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet fiber interface module designed for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches. It provides scalable 10GbE connectivity for enterprise core, aggregation, campus backbone, and data center environments. The module uses X2-based 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces and connects to the Catalyst 6500 switching fabric with a 40 Gbps fabric connection, delivering high-performance network aggregation and server connectivity.
Key Features
- 16-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet fiber module
- X2 transceiver-based architecture
- High-density 10GbE deployment
- Designed for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series chassis
- Supports enterprise core and aggregation networks
- Compatible with Virtual Switching System (VSS)
- 40 Gbps switching fabric connection
- Hot-swappable line card
- Supports high-speed campus and data center connectivity
- Backward compatible with existing Catalyst 6500 infrastructure
- Supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 services through Catalyst 6500 supervisors
Technical Specifications
Model: WS-X6716-10GE
Manufacturer: Cisco Systems
Product Type: 10 Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
Form Factor: Plug-in Module
Ports:
- 16 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Ports
Transceiver Type:
- X2 10 Gigabit Ethernet Optics
Interface Type:
- 10GBASE-X
Fabric Connection:
- 40 Gbps Switching Fabric
Deployment:
- Core Layer
- Aggregation Layer
- Data Center
- Campus Backbone
Compatible Supervisors:
- Supervisor Engine 720
- Supervisor Engine 2T
- Compatible Catalyst 6500 Fabric-Enabled Systems
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