Cisco • SKU WS-X6716-10G-3C
Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C — Catalyst 6500 16-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Cisco Catalyst 6500 16-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet fibre line card with WS-F6700-DFC3C Distributed Forwarding Card; uses X2 optics (sold separately); requires Sup720 with 3C/3CXL daughter for VSS 1440
- End-of-sale — refurbished only
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What is the Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C?
Cisco Catalyst 6500 16-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet fibre line card with WS-F6700-DFC3C Distributed Forwarding Card; uses X2 optics (sold separately); requires Sup720 with 3C/3CXL daughter for VSS 1440
TFI supplies the WS-X6716-10G-3C refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| ports | 16x 10GbE via X2 optics (X2 modules sold separately) |
|---|---|
| port groups | 4 port groups of 4 ports; each group configurable as oversubscription (4:1) or performance mode |
| daughter card | WS-F6700-DFC3C (Distributed Forwarding Card 3C) |
| chassis capacity | Up to 40 Gbps per slot to fabric |
| jumbo frames | 9216 bytes |
| compatibility | Catalyst 6500-E chassis with Sup720 (3C/3CXL) for VSS 1440 |
| lifecycle | End-of-Life |
End-of-life status
The WS-X6716-10G-3C is end-of-sale
Cisco has declared the WS-X6716-10G-3C end-of-sale, so it is no longer manufactured new. TFI supplies it professionally refurbished and tested.
Why refurbished still makes sense: a refurbished WS-X6716-10G-3C delivers the same proven performance at a fraction of the new-equipment cost, backed by a TFI warranty and SLA. It is the practical choice for spares, expansion of an existing deployment, or extending the life of a network you are not ready to replace. Talk to us about a successor model if you are planning a refresh.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C?
- Cisco Catalyst 6500 16-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet fibre line card with WS-F6700-DFC3C Distributed Forwarding Card; uses X2 optics (sold separately); requires Sup720 with 3C/3CXL daughter for VSS 1440
- Is the WS-X6716-10G-3C still supported?
- The Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C has reached end-of-sale, so it is supplied refurbished. TFI back every refurbished unit with a warranty and SLA options, which makes it a cost-effective choice where the platform still fits your network.
- How many ports does the WS-X6716-10G-3C have?
- Port configuration: 16x 10GbE via X2 optics (X2 modules sold separately).
- Can TFI deliver the WS-X6716-10G-3C in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the Cisco WS-X6716-10G-3C nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
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Verification sources (4)
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-6500-series-switches/product_data_sheet09186a00801dce34.html
- https://www.router-switch.com/pdf2html/pdf/ws-x6716-10g-3c-datasheet.pdf
- https://www.networktigers.com/products/ws-x6716-10g-3c-cisco-line-card
- https://www.globalnetpro.com/products/switches/WS-X6716-10G-3C
Need pricing on WS-X6716-10G-3C?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.