The Cisco Distributed Forwarding Card 3A, part number WS-F6700-DFC3A, is a critical component designed for use in Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches. This module serves as a switching accelerator, enhancing the performance of the switch by offloading traffic processing tasks from the main supervisor engine. As a result, it significantly increases the overall throughput and switching capability of the network, particularly in high-density environments where performance and speed are essential for smooth operation.
One of the key features of the WS-F6700-DFC3A is its ability to provide distributed forwarding. This capability allows the module to improve network performance by distributing data forwarding tasks across multiple modules within the chassis. This approach reduces the load on the central processing unit (CPU), allowing the switch to handle larger volumes of traffic without compromising speed or efficiency. Additionally, this module is compatible with both Supervisor Engine 720 and Catalyst 6500 series switches, making it a versatile option for network scaling or optimization.
The WS-F6700-DFC3A also supports advanced QoS (Quality of Service) functionalities, which ensure that mission-critical applications receive the required bandwidth and priority. This is particularly useful in enterprise networks where different applications compete for network resources. The distributed card is equipped to handle Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching processes, further enhancing its role in the network infrastructure by providing robust throughput and management capabilities for a broad range of networking protocols.
With its focus on high-performance distributed forwarding and compatibility with powerful supervisor engines, the Cisco Distributed Forwarding Card 3A ensures that large-scale network environments can maintain optimal throughput and response times while enabling efficient data centre and enterprise network services.
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