VS-S720-10G-3CXL Cisco Catalyst 6500 Virtual Switching Supervisor Engine 720 with 10GbE Uplinks High-Performance Supervisor Engine with 720 Gbps Fabric for Enterprise-Grade Switching & Routing Cisco VS-S720-10G-3CXL Supervisor Engine – High-Performance Fabric and Advanced Network Services The Cisco VS-S720-10G-3CXL Supervisor Engine is engineered to deliver high-speed, resilient, and secure performance for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches. Featuring a 720 Gbps switching fabric with forwarding rates up to 400 Mpps, it is ideal for large enterprise, campus, and service provider networks that demand scalability and nonstop operations. Equipped with 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet X2 uplinks, MSFC5, and PFC3CXL, this supervisor engine enables advanced Layer 2/3/4 services, including IPv4/IPv6 routing, MPLS, VRF-Lite, VPLS, and comprehensive QoS and security features. It supports Virtual Switching System (VSS) for simplified multi-chassis deployment, ensuring high availability through NSF/SSO and redundant supervisor configurations. The VS-S720-10G-3CXL is compatible with both classic and fabric-enabled line cards in the Cisco Catalyst 6500-E Series, making it a flexible and future-ready solution. With hot-swappable design, in-service software upgrades (ISSU), and advanced telemetry capabilities via NetFlow and model-driven automation (NETCONF/YANG), this supervisor engine guarantees maximum uptime and simplified network management. Perfect for organizations upgrading their backbone infrastructure, the Cisco VS-S720-10G-3CXL Supervisor Engine ensures reliable, scalable, and secure switching for modern enterprise demands. We offer free FedEx Ground shipping to all our customers in the continental US. If you need more information on expedited or international shipping please see our Shipping & Returns page or ask us directly via phone, email or using our Contact Form page. Product Specifications: Cisco VS-S720-10G-3CXL Supervisor EngineCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET Specification Details Model Number VS-S720-10G-3CXL Description High-capacity supervisor engine for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series, featuring 720 Gbps switching fabric, integrated 10GbE uplinks, and advanced Layer 2/3/4 capabilities for scalable and secure enterprise networks. Switching Capacity 720 Gbps fabric throughput; Up to 400 Mpps forwarding performance; Scales to 720 Gbps with dCEF architecture Ports & Interfaces 2 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet X2 uplink ports; 1 × Console port; 1 × Management 10/100/1000 Ethernet port; Integrated MSFC5; Policy Feature Card 3CXL (PFC3CXL) Feature Set & Capabilities Full Layer 2 and Layer 3 IPv4/IPv6 routing; MPLS, VRF-Lite, VPLS support; Advanced QoS and ACLs; NetFlow; Virtual Switching System (VSS) support; NSF/SSO high-availability features Compatibility Cisco Catalyst 6500-E Series chassis; Supports classic and newer 67xx/68xx line cards; Requires fabric-enabled line cards for full 720 Gbps capacity Resiliency & Design Stateful Switchover (SSO); In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU); Dual supervisor redundancy; Hot-swappable modular design Environmental & Power Power consumption: ~300–350W (varies by configuration); Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C; Integrated airflow and thermal management Software & Management Cisco IOS Software; Supports SNMP, NetFlow, RMON, CLI, Cisco Prime Infrastructure; Model-driven automation via NETCONF/YANG FAQs for VS-S720-10G-3CXL What is the total switching capacity of the VS-S720-10G-3CXL?It delivers up to 720 Gbps of switching capacity with distributed forwarding architecture for high-performance environments. What kind of uplink ports are included?The engine includes 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet X2 ports for high-speed uplink connectivity. Is this supervisor engine VSS-capable?Yes, it supports Virtual Switching System (VSS), enabling two physical chassis to operate as a single logical switch. Which software runs on the VS-S720-10G-3CXL?It runs Cisco IOS Software with full support for Layer 2/3 routing, MPLS, QoS, and network virtualization features. Can I use it with the classic Catalyst 6500 chassis?Yes, it is backward compatible with classic 6500 chassis, though optimal performance is achieved with the 6500-E series.
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