The Cisco Distributed Forwarding Card 3B (DFC3B), part number WS-F6K-DFC3B-RF, is designed to enhance the performance of network switches by accelerating packet forwarding processes. This switching accelerator is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches and increases overall networking efficiency. It is a crucial element for those requiring high-performance deployments, as it allows for locally distributed forwarding. The DFC3B not only improves throughput but also reduces the load on the central supervisor engine by decentralising the packet forwarding process.
Key performance features of the DFC3B include up to 30 Mpps (million packets per second) forwarding performance. This results in enhanced packet handling capabilities, making the DFC3B highly suitable for widespread deployments, including enterprise, service provider, and data centre environments. Additionally, the module’s architecture is designed to support IPv6 and MPLS, offering modern protocol support for future-proofing your network infrastructure.
This model supports distributed NetFlow, distributing monitoring traffic analysis across the supervisor and line cards to avoid bottlenecks. It also helps in reducing downtime as it is hot-swappable, meaning it can be replaced or upgraded without impacting switch operations. The card has robust QoS (Quality of Service) features, ensuring prioritisation of critical network traffic for applications like VoIP, video conferencing, and real-time data communication.
The WS-F6K-DFC3B-RF also supports Layer 2 through Layer 4 packet analysis, enabling advanced traffic filtering and enhanced security controls. It effectively handles large-scale environments where control over packet prioritisation and filtered forwarding is crucial.
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