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.

Which supervisor do the WS-X6848-SFP-2T and WS-X6816-10G-2T need?

Cisco lists the 6800-series modules with DFC4 as compatible with Supervisor Engine 2T and 2TXL, such as the VS-S2T-10G-XL. They fit any slot in a Catalyst 6503-E, 6504-E, 6506-E, 6509-E or 6509-V-E. The WS-F6700-DFC3BXL is the opposite case: Cisco supports it only with the Supervisor Engine 720, on CEF720 line cards.

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-X6816-10G-2TCisco

WS-X6816-10G-2T Cisco Line Card, Refurbished, 16x 10GbE X2

Line Card

Part number: WS-X6816-10G-2T
Condition: Refurbished, tested & guaranteed
WARRANTY & RETURNS: WS-X6816-10G-2T has a 3-year warranty and a 30-day return policy. DOA units are replaced or refunded. Full terms are on /warranty and /legal/refunds.
Availability: In stock

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WS-X6816-10G-2T Cisco Line Card, Refurbished, 16x 10GbE X2 — Cisco · Line Card

Condition: Refurbished. Tested & Guaranteed

WS-X6816-10G-2T, in stock, ships worldwide.

The Cisco WS-X6816-10G-2T is a line card with 16 ports of 10GbE X2. 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. It ships as the module only.

Maker description: 6800 Series 16-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Module with DFC4
Compatible with: Catalyst 6500 E-Series chassis (6503-E, 6504-E, 6506-E, 6509-E, 6509-V-E, 6513-E) with Supervisor Engine 2T or 2TXL
End of sale: April 30, 2017

Specifications

Model: WS-X6816-10G-2T
Network Ports: 16 × 10GbE
Connectors: X2
Type: Line Card
Condition: Refurbished, tested & guaranteed

Technical details

Brand	Cisco
PoE	Non-PoE
Dimensions	1.2 x 14.4 x 16 in. (3.0 x 35.6 x 40.6 cm)
Weight	13.6 lb without X2 optics
Power draw (maximum)	488.5 W
Memory (DRAM)	1 GB
Switching capacity	2 x 20 Gbps fabric connection (40 Gbps); 4:1 oversubscribed with 16 ports, 1:1 with 4 ports
Forwarding rate	Up to 60 Mpps (DFC4)
IPv4 routes	256,000 forwarding entries
Jumbo frames	Up to 9216 bytes
End of support	April 30, 2022
Replacement model	C6800-16P10G

Cisco datasheet

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.
Which supervisor do the WS-X6848-SFP-2T and WS-X6816-10G-2T need?: Cisco lists the 6800-series modules with DFC4 as compatible with Supervisor Engine 2T and 2TXL, such as the VS-S2T-10G-XL. They fit any slot in a Catalyst 6503-E, 6504-E, 6506-E, 6509-E or 6509-V-E. The WS-F6700-DFC3BXL is the opposite case: Cisco supports it only with the Supervisor Engine 720, on CEF720 line cards.
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.