Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Installation Note

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Catalyst 6500 Series Distributed Forwarding Card 4 for WS-X68xx, WS-X69xx, and Select WS-X67xx Modules Installation Note
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Required Tools and Parts
Required Tools and Parts
These parts are included in the DFC4 daughter card kit:
• DFC4-A, DFC4-AXL, DFC4-E, or DFC4-EXL daughter card
• One disposable grounding wrist strap
These tools and supplies are required to remove and install the DFC4 daughter card:
• Antistatic mat to support the removed module and an antistatic bag to store the removed DFC
daughter card
• Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist strap included in the
upgrade kit
• Number 1 Phillips-head screwdriver for the DFC daughter card installation hardware
WS-X6816-10GE WS-F6K-DFC4-E (module is labeled
WS-X6816-10G-2T)
WS-F6K-DFC4-EXL (module is labeled
WS-X6816-10G-2TXL)
The WS-X6816-10G module cannot be upgraded.
WS-X6816-10T WS-F6K-DFC4-E (module is labeled
WS-X6816-10T-2T)
WS-F6K-DFC4-EXL (module is labeled
WS-X6816-10T-2TXL)
The WS-X6816-10T module cannot be upgraded.
Table 2 WS-X67xx Ethernet Modules that support the DFC4 Daughter Card Upgrade
Base Ethernet
Module
DFC Daughter Card Installed Upgrade Information
WS-X6724-SFP CFC, DFC3A, DFC3B, DFC3BXL,
DFC3C, or DFC3XL
Can be upgraded with either a WS-F6K-DFC4-A or a
WS-F6K-DFC4-AXL
WS-X6748-SFP CFC, DFC3A, DFC3B, DFC3BXL,
DFC3C, or DFC3XL
Can be upgraded with either a WS-F6K-DFC4-A or a
WS-F6K-DFC4-AXL
WS-X6716-10GE DFC3A, DFC3B, DFC3BXL, DFC3C, or
DFC3XL
Can be upgraded with either a WS-F6K-DFC4-E or a
WS-F6K-DFC4-EXL
WS-X6748-GE-TX DFC3A, DFC3B, DFC3BXL, DFC3C, or
DFC3XL
Can be upgraded with either a WS-F6K-DFC4-A or a
WS-F6K-DFC4-AXL
WS-X6716-10T DFC3A, DFC3B, DFC3BXL, DFC3C, or
DFC3XL
Can be upgraded with either a WS-F6K-DFC4-E or a
WS-F6K-DFC4-EXL
WS-X6704-10GE DFC3A, DFC3B, DFC3BXL, DFC3C, or
DFC3XL
Can be upgraded with either a WS-F6K-DFC4-A or a
WS-F6K-DFC4-AXL
Table 1 DFC4 Daughter Card Usage and Support on WS-X69xx and WS-X68xx Ethernet Modules
Base Ethernet
Module
DFC Daughter Card Installed Upgrade Information

Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	Catalyst 6500 Series
Category	Switch
Language	English