Is it possible to upgrade WS-X6408A-GBIC linecard with WS-X6816-GBIC in my cat6503e chassis with WS-SUP720-3BXL

[ajamua]

I need to upgrade my current linecard WS-X6408A-GBIC. I would like to install WS-X6816-GBIC linecard. I have read that the newer linecard is compatible when using the correct DFC card. How can I tell if I have the correct daughter card installed?

sjBR01-sup720# sh mod 
Mod Ports Card Type                              Model              Serial No.
--- ----- -------------------------------------- ------------------ -----------
  1    2  Supervisor Engine 720 (Active)         WS-SUP720-3BXL     SAL1052CGAZ
  3    8  8 port 1000mb GBIC Enhanced QoS        WS-X6408A-GBIC     SAL0617320V

Mod MAC addresses                       Hw    Fw           Sw           Status
--- ---------------------------------- ------ ------------ ------------ -------
  1  0016.9df6.c9ac to 0016.9df6.c9af   5.3   8.5(4)       12.2(33)SXI1 Ok
  3  0009.1265.5f90 to 0009.1265.5f97   2.1   5.4(2)       12.2(33)SXI1 Ok

Mod  Sub-Module                  Model              Serial       Hw     Status 
---- --------------------------- ------------------ ----------- ------- -------
  1  Policy Feature Card 3       WS-F6K-PFC3BXL     SAL1052CK2T  1.10   Ok
  1  MSFC3 Daughterboard         WS-SUP720          SAL1052CGPB  2.11   Ok

Mod  Online Diag Status 
---- -------------------
  1  Pass
  3  Pass

I also read that the DFC card comes installed on the module but I am not sure if that is true. How can I know for sure that these linecards will work before I purchase the WS-X6816-GBIC modules? If I need to install a new DFC how will I know which one I need before I purchase these modules?

[Reza Sharifi]

Hi,

The card you are trying to install is end-of-life.  The replacemnet card is WS-X6724-SFP

see table-2 in this link:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-6500-series-switches/prod_end-of-life_notice0900aecd8069af87.html

HTH

[ajamua]

I was reading that the WS-X6724-SFP is not compatible with the 6503e chassis. Is this true? If not do I need to install another DFC card to upgrade to this module?

[Reza Sharifi]

I was reading that the WS-X6724-SFP is not compatible with the 6503e chassis. Is this true?

not true.  For all newer cards you need the E chassis.

HTH