WS-X6516A-GBIC | Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Module
Cisco · HMIs & Displays
Description The Cisco WS-X6516A-GBIC is a 16-port Gigabit Ethernet interface module designed for the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches. Utilizing the CEF256 (Cisco Express Forwarding) architecture, it offers high-performance, flexible connectivity options suitable for backbone networks, data centers, and server farms. Technical Specifications Condition New/Never Used Surplus Brand Cisco Category Networking Equipment Part Number WS-X6516A-GBIC Subcategory SFP+ Modules Form Factor Plug-in Module Maximum Data Rate 1000 Mbps/1 Gbps Network Ports Ethernet (RJ-45) Connectors 20 Pin, 24 Pin, 20+4 Pin Product Line Blade Number of Ports 16 Height 1.2 in Width 14 in Depth 16 in Weight 3.91 kgs Information About WS-X6516A-GBIC The Cisco WS-X6516A-GBIC is a 16-port Gigabit Ethernet interface module designed for use in Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches. It supports a variety of GBIC-based transceivers, providing flexibility for diverse networking environments such as enterprise backbones and data centers. This module operates on CEF256 architecture and is suitable for high-throughput and scalable Gigabit connectivity. Key Features: Ports: 16 × GBIC-based Gigabit Ethernet ports Interface Compatibility: Supports 1000BASE-SX, LX/LH, ZX, CWDM, and DWDM GBICs Architecture: Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF256) Switch Fabric Bandwidth: 8 Gbps full-duplex connection to the switch fabric 32 Gbps shared bus connection Forwarding Rate: Up to 30 Mpps (system-wide); upgradeable to distributed CEF (dCEF) with DFC Buffers per Port: Transmit: 1 priority + 2 round-robin queues with 2 thresholds Receive: 1 priority + 1 round-robin queue with 4 thresholds Maximum Frame Size: 9216 bytes (supports jumbo frames) Supervisor Engine Support: Compatible with Supervisor Engines 1A, 2, 32, and 720 Slot Compatibility: Can be installed in any slot of the Catalyst 6500 chassis The WS-X6516A-GBIC is ideal for organizations needing high-density Gigabit Ethernet in a modular form, with support for both short- and long-range optical connections through various GBIC options. It’s well-suited for core, aggregation, or server farm environments within large-scale network infrastructures.
Brand: Cisco · Category: HMIs & Displays
Key features
- Ports: 16 × GBIC-based Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Interface Compatibility: Supports 1000BASE-SX, LX/LH, ZX, CWDM, and DWDM GBICs
- Architecture: Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF256)
- Switch Fabric Bandwidth: 8 Gbps full-duplex connection to the switch fabric
- 32 Gbps shared bus connection
- Forwarding Rate: Up to 30 Mpps (system-wide); upgradeable to distributed CEF (dCEF) with DFC
- Buffers per Port: Transmit: 1 priority + 2 round-robin queues with 2 thresholds
- Receive: 1 priority + 1 round-robin queue with 4 thresholds
- Maximum Frame Size: 9216 bytes (supports jumbo frames)
- Supervisor Engine Support: Compatible with Supervisor Engines 1A, 2, 32, and 720
- Slot Compatibility: Can be installed in any slot of the Catalyst 6500 chassis
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | WS-X6516A-GBIC |
|---|---|
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Networking Equipment |
| Part Number | WS-X6516A-GBIC |
| Subcategory | SFP+ Modules |
| Form Factor | Plug-in Module |
| Maximum Data Rate | 1000 Mbps/1 Gbps |
| Network Ports | Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Connectors | 20 Pin, 24 Pin, 20+4 Pin |
| Product Line | Blade |
| Number of Ports | 16 |
| Height | 1.2 in |
| Width | 14 in |
| Depth | 16 in |
| Weight | 3.91 kgs |
| Product type | Gigabit Ethernet Module |
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