VS-S2T-10G-XL | Cisco Supervisor Engine

Description 

The Cisco VS-S2T-10G-XL is a high-performance Supervisor Engine for the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches, delivering enhanced Layer 2/3/4 switching, IPv4/IPv6 routing, and scalability for high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet deployments.

Technical Specifications 

Information About VS-S2T-10G-XL

The Cisco VS-S2T-10G-XL is a high-performance Supervisor Engine for the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches, delivering advanced scalability, enhanced forwarding capabilities, and high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks. Designed for use in large enterprise networks and data centers, it supports comprehensive Layer 2/3/4 switching, hardware-accelerated IPv6, and scalable routing and security services. The XL model includes extended memory for significantly larger routing and forwarding tables, making it ideal for core and aggregation layer deployments requiring high-density 10G connectivity and rich feature support.

Key Features:

Performance and Bandwidth:

• Provides up to 1 Terabit per second (Tbps) system bandwidth

• Supports up to 80 Gbps per slot in 6500-E series chassis

• Enables high-speed performance for demanding enterprise and data center environments

Uplink Interfaces:

• 2 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports (X2 interface)

• High-throughput uplinks for backbone and core connectivity

Memory and Scalability (XL Model):

• 2 GB of DRAM

• XL model provides enhanced scalability for:

  • Up to 1 million IPv4 routes

  • Up to 512,000 MAC addresses

  • Extended Access Control Lists (ACLs) and QoS entries

• Supports large-scale VLANs and security policies

Layer 2/3/4 Feature Set:

• Full Layer 2 switching, including VLANs, STP, and EtherChannel

• Advanced Layer 3 routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, PIM, and multicast support

• Layer 4 features for QoS, traffic shaping, and inspection

Redundancy and High Availability:

• Supports 1+1 supervisor redundancy

• Stateful Switchover (SSO) for non-stop forwarding and minimal network disruption

• Integrated support for Cisco Nonstop Forwarding (NSF)

Virtualization and Services Support:

• Fully supports Cisco VSS (Virtual Switching System)

• Integrated hardware-based NetFlow for traffic analysis

• Compatible with Cisco TrustSec, MACsec, and other network security services

The Cisco VS-S2T-10G-XL Supervisor Engine is a high-capacity, feature-rich control and forwarding engine for the Catalyst 6500 Series, built for large-scale enterprise and data center networks. With enhanced memory, dual 10G uplinks, and robust Layer 3/4 service capabilities, it supports scalable and resilient network cores, rich policy enforcement, and seamless service integration. The XL version’s expanded routing and forwarding tables make it an excellent choice for organizations demanding future-proof infrastructure with carrier-class performance.