Modules supported on WS-X6704-10GE line card for WS-C6509-E

[gmathews67]

We are planning to expand the local network and looking to add 10G line cards on our WS-6509-E. The confusion is over the types of optic modules that these cards support.

Can anyone advice if these line cards support all these three - namely XENPAK, X2 & SFP Plus?

Thanks

[Leo Laohoo]

6704 supports XENPAK only.

[Steev112]

Hi,

Currently i have c6509 with these modules:

WS-X6516A-GBIC  

WS-SUP720-BASE   

  WS-X6704-10GE    

And I want to replace this chassis with c6509E these supervisor either (VS-S720-10G-3C or VS-S720-10G-3CXL)

I have two queries:

1. What is the difference between these supervisor  (VS-S720-10G-3C or VS-S720-10G-3CXL)
2. Is these modules will work with c6509E and these supervisor  (VS-S720-10G-3C or VS-S720-10G-3CXL)

WS-X6516A-GBIC

  WS-X6704-10GE  

     Thanks

[Leo Laohoo]

What is the difference between these supervisor  (VS-S720-10G-3C or VS-S720-10G-3CXL)

See the "XL" at the end of the part number?   If you get the regular (no "XL"), you'll only get 256k IPv4 routes.  The "XL" will allow you up to 1 million IPv4 routes.  

Is these modules will work with c6509E and these supervisor  (VS-S720-10G-3C or VS-S720-10G-3CXL)

Yes and no.  Yes, these supervisor cards will work on the current chassis you've got.  But if you plan to use VSS, then your 6704 line card is incompatible with VSS.  

Another thing, don't waste your money.  Firstly, the price of the Sup720 is exactly the same as the price of the newer (and more powerful) Sup2T supervisor card.  

And lastly, rumours has it that the 6500 chassis is in it's "last gasp".  Personally, I'm waiting for Cisco to announce the EoS/EoL.  

If you want to future-proof your investment, the potential replacement of the venerable 6500E is the 6880-X/6807-X.

[Steev112]

HI Leo,

Thanks alot for your replay,

1. i believe 6500E still not announce EoS/EoL, because i didn't see any document mentioned that.  Am i right ?

2. if i use 6500E with sup-2t the these modules will work (WS-X6516A-GBIC, WS-X6704-10GE ) am i right ?

3. i have this power supply  (WS-CAC-2500W) i plan to use 6000W? do you advice me ?

Thanks,

[Steev112]

one more question, which one of these supervisor i use it for my setup:

VS-S2T-10G-XL
VS-S2T-10G
VS-S2T-10G=
VS-S2T-10G-XL=

thanks again

[Leo Laohoo]

1. i believe 6500E still not announce EoS/EoL, because i didn't see any document mentioned that.  Am i right ?

You are right.  No EoS/EoL announcement has been made as of this date.  But an announcement about the future of the 6500E is imminent.  

2. if i use 6500E with sup-2t the these modules will work (WS-X6516A-GBIC, WS-X6704-10GE ) am i right ?

Both line cards will not be supported.  

VS-S2T-10G-XL
VS-S2T-10G

Choose either the plain or the "XL".  If you plan to do VSS, then make sure you choose the same.

[Steev112]

Hi Leo,

just i want to know if i use 6500E with VS-S2T-10G-XL
,the both cards (WS-X6516A-GBIC, WS-X6704-10GE ) will not work?

if i want both cards works what is the replacement card?

Thanks

[Leo Laohoo]

just i want to know if i use 6500E with VS-S2T-10G-XL, the both cards (WS-X6516A-GBIC, WS-X6704-10GE ) will not work?

That is correct.  Both cards will not work.  

Another thing you need to also consider if you plan to continue going down 6500E chassis.  Talk to your authorized Cisco dealer and/or Cisco AM and ask them a theoretical question of how much MORE do you have to pay to purchase maintenance contract on an EoS/EoL chassis.  You can use a theoretical model of a 6500 (non "-E").

[Steev112]

Hi Leo,

can you tell me what is the replacement part number for this module (WS-X6516A-GBIC) to support sup-2t  ?

for this module (WS-X6704-10GE ) i need to only change the Deghuter card (WS-X6704-10GE) requires one of the following:(WS-F6K-DFC4-AXL ,  WS-F6K-DFC4-A) ? correct me and which one i select AXL or A ?

Thanks

[Steev112]

HI Leo,

i can use this module WS-X6724-SFP instead of  WS-X6516A-GBIC with (WS-F6K-DFC4-A or WS-F6K-DFC4-AXL)

and based on what i select (WS-F6K-DFC4-A or WS-F6K-DFC4-AXL) .

please correct me

[Leo Laohoo]

Look at this page and scroll down to Table 5.  You'll need to replace WS-X6516A-GBIC with WS-X6824-SFP-2T.  

In regards to your daughter card and whether or not you should get the "XL" or not, you need to look at your Supervisor Card (Sup2T).  If you are getting the XL card then it's recommendable to get the XL variety on your other line card.

[Steev112]

HI,

Thanks alot Leo

[Leo Laohoo]

If you've got no further issues, can you please mark this thread as "Answered" please?