WS-F6K-DFC4-E

The Cisco Distributed Forwarding Card (DFC4) is built for enhancing packet forwarding capabilities within Cisco Catalyst 6500 series switches. It handles data plane forwarding tasks, freeing the switch CPU to manage control plane operations.

Often found in enterprise network cores and data centers, this card supports environments requiring high throughput and low latency. Network administrators and engineers benefit from its ability to process large volumes of traffic efficiently.

Key Features

• Delivers up to 384 Gbps of distributed forwarding bandwidth
• Supports both Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing functions in hardware
• Reduces CPU load by offloading packet forwarding tasks
• Compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engines
• Enhances network scalability and performance in demanding deployments

This forwarding card is typically deployed in high-density enterprise networks and service provider environments. It plays a key role in accelerating data traffic handling and maintaining network responsiveness under heavy loads.