Compatible replacement part for VS-SUP2T-10G

[pp086r]

Hello.

We have a faulty module in a WS-C6506-E catalyst:

Mod Ports Card Type                                                   Model      
---      -----  --------------------------------------                      ------------------

5         5     Supervisor Engine 2T 10GE w/ CTS (Acti VS-SUP2T-10G

Mod  Sub-Module                      Model

  5     Policy Feature Card 4       VS-F6K-PFC4    
  5     CPU Daughterboard         VS-F6K-MSFC5

We ordered from Cisco a VS-SUP2T-10G but probably due to End Of Life, they suggested the following parts:

vs-s2t-10g= or vs-s2t-10g-xl=.

From Cisco page: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/switches/catalyst-6500-series-switches/relevant-interfaces-and-modules.html

we have the following:

Supervisor 2T with 2 ports 10GbE and MSFC5 PFC4          VS-S2T-10G

Supervisor 2T with 2 ports 10GbE and MSFC5 PFC4XL      VS-S2T-10G-XL

So logically, from the above, the correct should be vs-s2t-10g=..

I am looking for a verification if our assumption is correct or both suggested parts are ok in order once we replace the faulty part, the catalyst won't have any problem.

[Leo Laohoo · Accepted solution]

We ordered from Cisco a VS-SUP2T-10G but probably due to End Of Life

Cisco has, as of 01 July 2017, not yet announced the end-of-sale of the Sup2T-10G.  

We have a faulty module in a WS-C6506-E catalyst:

I am confused.  Which is the "faulty" part:  The 6506E chassis or the Sup2T?

[pp086r]

the VS-SUP2T-10G. And Cisco proposed the 2 substitutes written above: vs-s2t-10g= and vs-s2t-10g-xl=

Looking for verification which one (or maybe both) is compatible so when we replace VS-SUP2T-10G with e.g. vs-s2t-10g=, there won't be any problem

[Leo Laohoo]

VS-SUP2T-10G with e.g. vs-s2t-10g=, there won't be any problem

VS-SUP2T-10G and vs-s2t-10g= are the same thing.  The "=" means "spare".

[pp086r]

Ok ty. Out of curiosity, since Cisco provided also vs-s2t-10g-xl=, does this mean and the xl is ok for the replacement or based on the device's info only vs-s2t-10g is the correct?

[Leo Laohoo]

does this mean and the xl is ok for the replacement or based on the device's info only vs-s2t-10g is the correct?

That depends.  XL is more expensive.  If your original line card has the XL card, Cisco will ship the exact model.