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VS-S720-10G-3C, Cisco Catalyst 6500/7600 Switch, 2x10GbE/With MSFC3/With PFC3C

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    VS-S720-10G-3C, Cisco Catalyst 6500/7600 Switch, 2x10GbE/With MSFC3/With PFC3C

    VS-S720-10G-3C, Cisco Catalyst 6500/7600 Switch, 2x10GbE/With MSFC3/With PFC3C

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    End-of-Life Notice
    End-of-Life Notice
    VS-S720-10G-3C is officially EOL. Service support ends on 2020-07-31.
    For full lifecycle details, see VS-S720-10G-3C EOL.
    Recommended Replacement
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    Official replacement model. Aligned with current deployment environments.
    VS-S2T-10G

    Cisco VS-S720-10G-3C Overview

    The Cisco VS-S720-10G-3C is a high‑performance supervisor engine for enterprise‑class Catalyst 6500/7600 switches, delivering centralized control and advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 services. With 720 Gbps centralized switching capacity and up to 450 Mpps hardware forwarding, this control processor is optimized for large campus and service provider cores. Dual 10G X2, 1G SFP, and Gigabit Ethernet ports simplify uplink design, while extensive routing, NetFlow, and security ACL resources support scalable, policy‑rich network architectures across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America.

    Product Highlights

    720 Gbps
    Switch Cap
    450 Mpps
    HW Fwd
    256,000
    IPv4 Rtes

    Product Applications Scenarios

    Enterprise Network
    The VS-S720-10G-3C centralizes high-speed routing and policy enforcement, simplifying large campus cores and reducing total network downtime for business-critical services.
    Service Providers
    Its 720 Gbps fabric and 128,000 NetFlow entries enable scalable aggregation for metro and edge POPs, improving visibility and helping cut troubleshooting effort by up to 40%.
    Data Center
    Deployed as a core supervisor, it supports dense 10G uplinks and rich ACL resources, enhancing east-west traffic control and tightening security between application tiers.

    Product Features Comparison

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    Model VS-S720-10G-3C, Cisco Catalyst 6500/7600 Switch, 2×10GbE/With MSFC3/With PFC3C C1-WS3850-24T/K9 C9300-24U-E WS-C3850-48PW-S
    Brand Cisco Cisco Cisco Cisco
    Port Configuration 2 × 10G X2, 2 × 1G SFP, 1 × 10/100/1000BASE-T GE 24 × 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 24 Cisco UPOE 48 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+)
    Switching Capacity 720 Gbps 92 Gbps 208 Gbps on 24-port Gigabit Ethernet model 176 Gbps
    Forwarding Rate 450 Mpps for IPv4; 225 Mpps for IPv6; 450 Mpps for Layer 2 bridging 68.4 Mpps 154.76 Mpps 130.95 Mpps
    PoE Budget n/a n/a 830W 435 W
    Stacking Capability n/a StackWise-480 (up to 9 units) Cisco StackWise-480; Cisco StackPower Up to 9 switches with same IOS feature set in same series

    Optional Add-ons

    Model Number Description
    X2-10GB-LR Cisco 10GBASE-LR X2 optical module for long‑reach 10GbE uplinks on Catalyst 6500/7600 VS-S720-10G-3C.
    WS-X6724-SFP Cisco Catalyst 6500 24-port Gigabit Ethernet SFP line card to expand fiber access under VS-S720-10G-3C control.
    MEM-S3-1GB 1 GB SP DRAM upgrade for Sup720/SP to enhance control-plane scalability on VS-S720-10G-3C deployments.

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    Cisco VS-S720-10G-3C Specification

    Model
    VS-S720-10G-3C
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    Product Description
    Catalyst 6500 Supervisor Engine 720-10G-VSS (PFC 3C)
    Device Type
    Control Processor
    Ports
    2 × 10G X2, 2 × 1G SFP, 1 × 10/100/1000BASE-T GE
    Console Ports
    RS-232
    Centralized Switching Capacity
    720 Gbps
    Per-Slot Switching Capacity
    40 Gbps
    Compatibility
    Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series; Cisco Catalyst 7600 Series
    FNF (Flexible NetFlow) Entries
    128,000
    Form Factor
    Plug-in Module
    Memory
    VS-SUP720 supports 512 MB DRAM for the route processor and 512 MB for the switch processor; 4 MB or 512 MB (software image dependent) Boot Flash for SP switch processor; 64 MB Boot Flash for the route processor
    Options
    Removable storage: 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB Compact Flash
    Throughput (in Hardware)
    450 Mpps for IPv4; 225 Mpps for IPv6; 450 Mpps for Layer 2 bridging
    Routing Entries
    IPv4: 256,000; IPv6: 128,000
    NetFlow Entries
    128,000
    Security ACL Entries
    32,000
    Number of Interfaces with Unique ACLs
    512
    MAC ACLs on IP
    No
    Aggregate Traffic Rate-Limiting Policers
    1,023
    NAT
    Hardware assisted
    DRAM Options
    MEM-S3-1GB: Catalyst 6500 1 GB SP DRAM for Sup720 and Sup720-3B; MEM-MSFC2-512MB: Catalyst 6500 512 MB DRAM on the MSFC2 or SUP720 MSFC3
    Weight
    8.8 kg

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    What accessories are compatible with the VS-S720-10G-3C module?

    Compatible accessories include additional Cisco 6500 series modules, power supplies, and fan units to enhance network capabilities and reliability.

    How does the VS-S720-10G-3C compare with other similar products?

    The VS-S720-10G-3C offers a balance of advanced features and cost, while other models like Supervisor Engine 2T may provide higher performance at a higher cost.

    Can the VS-S720-10G-3C enhance network security?

    Yes, its MSFC3 and PFC3C capabilities provide improved layer 3 switching and security policy enforcement, enhancing overall network security and management.

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