Cisco Systems 6500 WS-X6708-10G-3C and WS-X6708-10G-3CXL Ethernet Modules, Feature Description

Chapter 2 Ethernet Switching Modules

10-Gigabit Ethernet Modules

WS-X6708-10G-3C and WS-X6708-10G-3CXL Ethernet Modules

The WS-X6708-10G-3C and WS-X6708-10G-3CXL Ethernet module (Figure 2-26) provides 8 10-Gbps full- or half-duplex ports. Table 2-54lists the module features, and Table 2-55lists the module physical and environmental specifications.

Figure 2-26 WS-X6708-10G-3C and WS-X6708-10G-3CXL Ethernet Module Front Panel

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Note Both of the modules (WS-X6708-10G-3C and WS-X6708-10G-3CXL) are identified on the faceplate as WS-X6708-10GE.

Table 2-56 WS-X6708-10G-3C and WS-X6708-10G-3CXL Ethernet Module Features

Feature	Description
Ports per module	• 8 ports. Ports are numbered from 1 (left) to 8 (right).
	•	1 port group
	• Port ranges per port group: 1–8
Port connector type	SC or CX4 depending on the type of X2 transceiver installed in the
	module port.
Cabling distance	Depends on the X2 transceiver installed in the module port. Refer to
	Appendix B for supported X2 transceiver types and cabling distances.
Buffer size	200 MB per port
QoS	• Number of egress queues: 8
	• Number of ingress queues: 8
	• Number of thresholds per egress queue: 4
	• Number of thresholds per ingress queue: 4
Maximum frame size	Up to 9216 bytes
Module oversubscription rate	2:1
Supervisor engine support	Supported on the following supervisor engines:
	•	Supervisor Engine 720
	•	Supervisor Engine 720-10GE
	Note Check your release notes for specific information on the
		software release versions required to support the supervisor
		engines.
Software support	• With Supervisor Engine 720—12.2(18)SXF5
	• With Supervisor Engine 720-10GE—12.2(33)SXH

Catalyst 6500 Series Ethernet Modules Installation Guide

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