

WS-X6816-10G-2T | Cisco Ethernet Module
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Product Description P/N: WS-X6816-10G-2T
Description
The Cisco WS-X6816-10G-2T is a 16-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet fiber module designed for Cisco Catalyst 6500 E-Series switches.
Technical Specifications
Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
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Brand | Cisco |
Category |
Networking Equipment
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Part Number | WS-X6816-10G-2T |
Subcategory |
Ethernet Switch Modules
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Feature | 16-port 10GbE Fiber Module |
Ports | 16 |
Optics | X2 |
Switch Fabric Connection | 2 x 20 Gbps (40 Gbps total) |
Weight | 10 lbs |
Information About WS-X6816-10G-2T
The Cisco WS-X6816-10G-2T is a high-density 16-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet fiber module designed for Cisco Catalyst 6500 E-Series switches. It is optimized for enterprise and data center environments requiring high throughput and scalability.
Key Features:
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Ports: 16 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports using X2 optics.
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Switch Fabric Connection: Dual full-duplex 20 Gbps channels (totaling 40 Gbps).
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Forwarding Engine: Equipped with a Distributed Forwarding Card 4 (DFC4), delivering up to 60 Mpps for Layer 2, IPv4, and MPLS forwarding, and 30 Mpps for IPv6.
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Supervisor Compatibility: Compatible with Supervisor Engine 2T and 2TXL.
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Chassis Support: Fits into any slot of Cisco Catalyst 6503-E, 6504-E, 6506-E, 6509-E, and 6509-V-E; occupies slots 1–6 and 9–13 in the 6513-E chassis.
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Oversubscription Modes:
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4:1 oversubscription across all 16 ports.
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1:1 performance mode on 4 ports.
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Jumbo Frame Support: Supports frames up to 9216 bytes.
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Virtual Switching System (VSS): Supports VSS, allowing up to 352 10GbE ports in a VSS 2T configuration.
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Power Consumption: Approximately 488.5 Watts.
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Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C).
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Storage Temperature: -40 to 167°F (-40 to 75°C).
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Relative Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing.
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Altitude: Operational up to 6500 ft (2000 m); designed and tested up to 10,000 ft (3000 m).
Description
The Cisco WS-X6816-10G-2T is a 16-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet fiber module designed for Cisco Catalyst 6500 E-Series switches.
Technical Specifications
Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
---|---|
Brand | Cisco |
Category |
Networking Equipment
|
Part Number | WS-X6816-10G-2T |
Subcategory |
Ethernet Switch Modules
|
Feature | 16-port 10GbE Fiber Module |
Ports | 16 |
Optics | X2 |
Switch Fabric Connection | 2 x 20 Gbps (40 Gbps total) |
Weight | 10 lbs |
Information About WS-X6816-10G-2T
The Cisco WS-X6816-10G-2T is a high-density 16-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet fiber module designed for Cisco Catalyst 6500 E-Series switches. It is optimized for enterprise and data center environments requiring high throughput and scalability.
Key Features:
-
Ports: 16 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports using X2 optics.
-
Switch Fabric Connection: Dual full-duplex 20 Gbps channels (totaling 40 Gbps).
-
Forwarding Engine: Equipped with a Distributed Forwarding Card 4 (DFC4), delivering up to 60 Mpps for Layer 2, IPv4, and MPLS forwarding, and 30 Mpps for IPv6.
-
Supervisor Compatibility: Compatible with Supervisor Engine 2T and 2TXL.
-
Chassis Support: Fits into any slot of Cisco Catalyst 6503-E, 6504-E, 6506-E, 6509-E, and 6509-V-E; occupies slots 1–6 and 9–13 in the 6513-E chassis.
-
Oversubscription Modes:
-
4:1 oversubscription across all 16 ports.
-
1:1 performance mode on 4 ports.
-
-
Jumbo Frame Support: Supports frames up to 9216 bytes.
-
Virtual Switching System (VSS): Supports VSS, allowing up to 352 10GbE ports in a VSS 2T configuration.
-
Power Consumption: Approximately 488.5 Watts.
-
Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C).
-
Storage Temperature: -40 to 167°F (-40 to 75°C).
-
Relative Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing.
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Altitude: Operational up to 6500 ft (2000 m); designed and tested up to 10,000 ft (3000 m).
