Quick Specs
- Model: Cisco WS-X6748-GE-TX-3CXL
- Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45
- Interface: Copper, auto-negotiating (UTP/STP)
- PoE Support: Optional via daughter card (IEEE 802.3af or Cisco pre-standard)
- Daughter Card: Integrated DFC3CXL (Distributed Forwarding Card)
- Switch Fabric Connection: 720 Gbps (via DFC3CXL)
- Forwarding Rate: Up to 400 Mpps
- Buffer Size: Up to 1 MB per interface
- Chassis Compatibility: 3-, 6-, 9-, and 13-slot Catalyst 6500 Series
- Software Compatibility: Cisco IOS and Catalyst OS
- Dimensions: 1.2 in. (H) x 14.4 in. (W) x 16.0 in. (D) | (3.05 cm x 36.58 cm x 40.64 cm)
- Weight: 8.2 lbs (3.72 kg)
Part Number:
- PN: WS-X6748-GE-TX-3CXL
Cisco Catalyst 6500
Data Sheet
The Cisco WS-X6748-GE-TX-3CXL is a high-performance, 48-port 10/100/1000 Ethernet module for Catalyst 6500 Series switches. It supports copper RJ-45 connectivity and includes the integrated DFC3CXL daughter card for distributed forwarding. This combination delivers high throughput, low latency, and compatibility with Cisco IOS and Catalyst OS in enterprise switching environments.
Ideal for dense Gigabit Ethernet access or aggregation, this module supports optional Power over Ethernet, large buffers, and advanced QoS. With a 720-Gbps switch fabric connection, it provides scalable, reliable switching across Catalyst 6500 chassis deployments, supporting high-bandwidth voice, video, and data traffic.
- Delivers 48-port wire-speed 10/100/1000 switching
- Includes DFC3CXL for distributed forwarding and high performance
- Supports optional PoE via external daughter card
- Operates on 720-Gbps switch fabric with 400 Mpps forwarding
- Compatible with Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engines and chassis
- Enterprise aggregation and high-density Gigabit access
- Environments demanding distributed Layer 2/3 forwarding
- PoE deployments for phones, APs, and cameras (with daughter card)
- Support for mixed traffic: voice, video, data with QoS
- Scalable designs using Catalyst 6500 core switching architecture
The WS-F6700-DFC3CXL is a high-performance daughter card that enables distributed forwarding on WS-X67xx line cards in Catalyst 6500 switches. It boosts throughput, reduces load on the supervisor, and supports full 720-Gbps fabric connections.
- Enables distributed forwarding for WS-X67xx line cards
- Supports 720-Gbps switch fabric
- Offloads processing from the supervisor engine
WS-F6700-DFC3CXL
Installation Manual
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