The WS-X6K-S2-MSFC2 is a Supervisor Engine 2 module for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches. It integrates both the Policy Feature Card 2 (PFC2) and Multilayer Switch Feature Card 2 (MSFC2), enabling high-performance Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing within a single module. Designed for enterprise core and service provider networks, it delivers scalable, hardware-based forwarding along with advanced routing protocols and QoS capabilities.

Key Features

• Integrated Supervisor Engine 2 with PFC2 and MSFC2
• Hardware-based Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding
• Supports routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS
• Up to 30 Mpps forwarding performance
• Supports QoS, ACLs, and multicast routing
• Compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series chassis
• Dual GBIC-based Gigabit uplink ports
• Supports redundant supervisor deployment for high availability
• IPv6-ready architecture for future scalability

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: WS-X6K-S2-MSFC2
• Platform: Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series
• Product Type: Supervisor Engine
• Uplink Ports: 2 × 1000BASE-X (GBIC)
• Management Port: 1 × RJ-45 console
• Expansion Slot: 1 × PCMCIA
• Daughter Cards:
  • 1 × PFC2
  • 1 × MSFC2
• Switching Fabric:
  • 32 Gbps shared bus
  • Up to 256 Gbps with Switch Fabric Module
• Memory:
  • 128 MB DRAM (default, upgradeable)
• Dimensions: 1.6 × 15.3 × 16.3 in (approx. 4.06 × 38.86 × 41.40 cm)
• Weight: ~4.3 kg
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Hot-swappable: Yes
• Slot Requirement: Slot 1 or 2 in chassis