WS-X6500-SFM2 | Cisco Switch Fabric Module

Cisco · HMIs & Displays

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 Speed 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.

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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

Specifications

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