Part Number: VS-S720-10G-3C
Manufacturer: Cisco
Overview
The Cisco VS-S720-10G-3C is a high-performance supervisor engine designed for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches, providing advanced features and scalability for large-scale enterprise networks. This supervisor engine delivers enhanced throughput and reliability, supporting high-speed data, voice, and video applications. It is ideal for core and distribution layer deployments, offering comprehensive management and network control capabilities.
Key Features
High Performance: Provides up to 720 Gbps of system bandwidth with integrated 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Scalability: Supports large-scale network deployments with high-density connectivity options.
Advanced Security: Features like VLANs, ACLs, and QoS ensure secure and efficient network traffic management.
Redundancy: Offers redundant supervisor engine capability for enhanced reliability and fault tolerance.
Enhanced Management: Managed through Cisco IOS Software, providing robust network management capabilities.
Modular Design: Compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series chassis, offering flexibility and investment protection.
Quality of Service (QoS): Ensures optimal performance for critical applications with advanced QoS features.
Applications
Enterprise Networks: Ideal for core and distribution layer deployments in large enterprises.
Data Centers: Suitable for high-performance computing and storage environments requiring reliable network infrastructure.
Service Providers: Deployed in service provider networks for delivering high-speed data and multimedia services.
Campus Networks: Provides scalable and reliable connectivity for educational institutions and campus networks.
Specifications
System Bandwidth: Up to 720 Gbps
Port Density: Up to 4 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+)
Redundancy Features: Supervisor Engine redundancy with Stateful Switchover (SSO)
Layer 2 Features: VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
Layer 3 Features: IPv4, IPv6 routing, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP
Management: Cisco IOS Software, SNMP, CLI
Dimensions: Fits standard Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series chassis
Weight: Varies based on configuration
Power Consumption: Typical power consumption details available in Cisco documentation
Operating Temperature: Varies based on chassis and environment
Why Choose Cisco VS-S720-10G-3C?
High-Performance Backbone: Provides exceptional system bandwidth and throughput for demanding network environments.
Scalable and Flexible: Supports large-scale deployments with high-density connectivity options and modular design.
Advanced Security and QoS: Ensures secure and efficient traffic management with robust security features and QoS capabilities.
Redundancy and Reliability: Offers supervisor engine redundancy and Stateful Switchover (SSO) for enhanced reliability.
Industry-Leading Support: Backed by Cisco's renowned technical support and extensive documentation.
Long-Term Investment: Compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series chassis, providing investment protection and future-proofing.
The Cisco VS-S720-10G-3C supervisor engine is an excellent choice for organizations looking to deploy high-performance, scalable, and reliable network solutions in large-scale enterprise environments. Whether for core networking, data centers, or service provider deployments, this supervisor engine delivers the performance and features needed to meet stringent network requirements effectively.