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WS-X6500-SFM2 | Cisco Switch Fabric Module
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Product Description P/N: WS-X6500-SFM2
Description
The Cisco WS-X6500-SFM2 is a high-performance Switch Fabric Module designed for the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series chassis, providing centralized switching and enhanced scalability.
Technical Specifications
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category |
Network Hardware
|
| Part Number | WS-X6500-SFM2 |
| Subcatecory |
Switch Fabric Modules
|
| Ports | 2 |
|
40 Gbps |
| Redundant | Yes |
| VSS Support | Yes |
| IPv6 Support | Yes |
| Hot Swappable |
Yes
|
| Fabric Channels |
2
|
| Power Consumption |
120W
|
| Distributed Forwarding Cards |
2
|
| Supervisor Engine Compatibility |
Supervisor Engine 720, Supervisor Engine 32
|
| Height |
1.2 in
|
| Width |
14.4 in
|
| Depth |
16 in
|
| Weight |
8.5 lbs
|
Information About WS-X6500-SFM2
The Cisco WS-X6500-SFM2 is a high-capacity Switch Fabric Module designed for the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series chassis, delivering centralized, high-speed switching performance across all slots. Engineered to enhance scalability and throughput in large-scale networks, it provides 256 Gbps of switching bandwidth and supports advanced Layer 2/3 traffic forwarding, making it suitable for enterprise core, data center, and service provider deployments.
Key Features:
- Switching Fabric Bandwidth: 256 Gbps aggregate switch fabric capacity
- Performance: Centralized switching support for high-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 packet forwarding
- Compatibility: Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series chassis; works with specific Supervisor Engines and fabric-enabled line cards
- Architecture: Central switch fabric module (non-crossbar) interfacing with the chassis midplane
- Redundancy Support: Supports dual-module deployments for high availability and fault tolerance
- Scalability: Optimized for scalable bandwidth distribution to all slots
- System Optimization: Enhances distributed forwarding when used with DFC-capable line cards
- Form Factor: Field-installable module occupying the designated fabric slot in Catalyst 6500 chassis
- Use Case: Suitable for high-capacity core switching, large campus aggregation, and data center backbone applications
- Operating Environment: Temperature range 0°C to 40°C; relative humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing
This fabric module enables high-throughput and reliable network architectures, ensuring efficient traffic handling in demanding environments. Though it has reached End-of-Life status, the WS-X6500-SFM2 remains a valuable component in legacy Catalyst 6500 deployments requiring stable and centralized switching performance.
Description
The Cisco WS-X6500-SFM2 is a high-performance Switch Fabric Module designed for the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series chassis, providing centralized switching and enhanced scalability.
Technical Specifications
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category |
Network Hardware
|
| Part Number | WS-X6500-SFM2 |
| Subcatecory |
Switch Fabric Modules
|
| Ports | 2 |
|
40 Gbps |
| Redundant | Yes |
| VSS Support | Yes |
| IPv6 Support | Yes |
| Hot Swappable |
Yes
|
| Fabric Channels |
2
|
| Power Consumption |
120W
|
| Distributed Forwarding Cards |
2
|
| Supervisor Engine Compatibility |
Supervisor Engine 720, Supervisor Engine 32
|
| Height |
1.2 in
|
| Width |
14.4 in
|
| Depth |
16 in
|
| Weight |
8.5 lbs
|
Information About WS-X6500-SFM2
The Cisco WS-X6500-SFM2 is a high-capacity Switch Fabric Module designed for the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series chassis, delivering centralized, high-speed switching performance across all slots. Engineered to enhance scalability and throughput in large-scale networks, it provides 256 Gbps of switching bandwidth and supports advanced Layer 2/3 traffic forwarding, making it suitable for enterprise core, data center, and service provider deployments.
Key Features:
- Switching Fabric Bandwidth: 256 Gbps aggregate switch fabric capacity
- Performance: Centralized switching support for high-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 packet forwarding
- Compatibility: Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series chassis; works with specific Supervisor Engines and fabric-enabled line cards
- Architecture: Central switch fabric module (non-crossbar) interfacing with the chassis midplane
- Redundancy Support: Supports dual-module deployments for high availability and fault tolerance
- Scalability: Optimized for scalable bandwidth distribution to all slots
- System Optimization: Enhances distributed forwarding when used with DFC-capable line cards
- Form Factor: Field-installable module occupying the designated fabric slot in Catalyst 6500 chassis
- Use Case: Suitable for high-capacity core switching, large campus aggregation, and data center backbone applications
- Operating Environment: Temperature range 0°C to 40°C; relative humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing
This fabric module enables high-throughput and reliable network architectures, ensuring efficient traffic handling in demanding environments. Though it has reached End-of-Life status, the WS-X6500-SFM2 remains a valuable component in legacy Catalyst 6500 deployments requiring stable and centralized switching performance.