Old 6506-E (2009) Compatible with C6800-32P10G?

[chong.eric]

Hi 

My client has a 6506-E which purchased in 2009.  They plan to install a 10G module (C6800-32P10G) in the 6506-E chassis.

I know the new 6506-E chassis is compatible with C6800-32P10G.  I'm not sure if this old 6506-E (purchased in 2009) is also compatible with C6800-32P10G

Any idea?

Regards,

Eric

[Leo Laohoo]

I know the new 6506-E chassis is compatible with C6800-32P10G.

This line card is only compatible with a 6807-X chassis.  

If 10 Gbps is required, then the following line cards are supported on the 6500E chassis (take note of the required Supervisor card): 

Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series 10 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Modules Data Sheet

6800 Series 10 Gigabit and Gigabit Ethernet Interface Modules for Cisco 6500 Series Switches Data Sheet

This line card has 32 ports of 10 Gbps.  With Sup2T, the 6500E chassis can support up to 80 Gbps per slot.  Sticking a 32 port SFP+ line card into a slot that will support only 80 Gbps is good way to waste money.  

[chong.eric]

Hi Leo,

It does support 6500-E series 

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-6800-series-switches/datasheet-c78-733662.html

Regards,

Eric

[Reza Sharifi · Accepted solution]

Hi,

It should work in the 6509-E as long as you have one of the following sups and enough power.

Supervisor Engine 2T/2TXL (VS

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S2T

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10G & VS

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S2T

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10GXL)

See link for more details:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-6800-series-switches/datasheet-c78-733662.pdf

HTH

[chong.eric]

Hi Reza,

Thanks. 

Regards,

Eric