Is the Catalyst 6500 end of life?

Yes. Cisco's notice for the Catalyst 6506-E, 6509-E, 6509-V-E, 6513-E, VS-S2T-10G and VS-S2T-10G-XL set end of sale on 30 October 2020 and the last date of support on 31 October 2025, so Cisco support for the chassis and the Supervisor 2T has ended. The Supervisor 720-3B and 3BXL left sale on 30 January 2013, with Cisco support ended on 31 January 2018.

What condition and warranty come with a Cisco Catalyst 6500 part from Townsend?

Each listing prints its own condition. Units sold as new, refurbished or used are bench tested before they are listed: every port and module slot is checked and the previous owner's configuration is erased. They are covered by the Townsend warranty from the date of delivery; if the hardware fails in normal use we repair it or replace it with a tested unit, and the length and terms are on our warranty page. Unused hardware can be returned within 30 days of delivery. Cisco software licences and support contracts are not part of our warranty.

WS-F6700-DFC3BXL Cisco Module, Refurbished

Condition: Refurbished, tested & guaranteed
WARRANTY & RETURNS: WS-F6700-DFC3BXL has a 3-year warranty and a 30-day return policy. DOA units are replaced or refunded. Full terms are on the warranty page and the refund policy.
Availability: In stock

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The Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3BXL is a module. It is a module that installs into a host chassis and does not run on its own. This unit is refurbished (used): inspected, powered on and functionally tested by Townsend Networks technicians before listing. One unit per order.

Maker description: Distributed Forwarding Card 3BXL (DFC3BXL) for CEF720 modules; supported only by the Supervisor Engine 720
Compatible with: WS-X6704-10GE, WS-X6724-SFP, WS-X6748-SFP and WS-X6748-GE-TX (CEF720 modules, Supervisor Engine 720 only)
HOW IT DIFFERS: WS-F6700-DFC3BXL is the Distributed Forwarding Card 3BXL, which Cisco lists as the upgrade for WS-X67xx line cards that use the WS-SUP720-3BXL. Cisco's installation note supports it on the WS-X6704-10GE, WS-X6724-SFP, WS-X6748-SFP and WS-X6748-GE-TX, with Supervisor Engine 720 and Cisco IOS 12.2(17d)SXB6, and requires the module memory raised to 1 GB with MEM-XCEF720-1GB. Its sister WS-F6700-DFC3B is the 3B card for line cards using the WS-SUP720-3B.

Model: WS-F6700-DFC3BXL
Type: Module
Condition: Refurbished, tested & guaranteed

Technical details

Brand	Cisco
Product line	Cisco Catalyst 6500

Cisco datasheet

Testing process

Questions about the Cisco Catalyst 6500 family

Is the Catalyst 6500 end of life?: Yes. Cisco's notice for the Catalyst 6506-E, 6509-E, 6509-V-E, 6513-E, VS-S2T-10G and VS-S2T-10G-XL set end of sale on 30 October 2020 and the last date of support on 31 October 2025, so Cisco support for the chassis and the Supervisor 2T has ended. The Supervisor 720-3B and 3BXL left sale on 30 January 2013, with Cisco support ended on 31 January 2018.
What condition and warranty come with a Cisco Catalyst 6500 part from Townsend?: Each listing prints its own condition. Units sold as new, refurbished or used are bench tested before they are listed: every port and module slot is checked and the previous owner's configuration is erased. They are covered by the Townsend warranty from the date of delivery; if the hardware fails in normal use we repair it or replace it with a tested unit, and the length and terms are on our warranty page. Unused hardware can be returned within 30 days of delivery. Cisco software licences and support contracts are not part of our warranty.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

One (1) Cisco WS-F6700-DFC3BXL.

CONDITION & TESTING

Condition: Refurbished, Tested & Guaranteed WS-F6700-DFC3BXL was tested by Townsend Networks technicians before listing. The test process is on the testing process.