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- In Stock: 3
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model or Part: AS535-DFC-CT3
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 5.00lb
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Overview
The Cisco AS5350 CT3 DFC Card (part number AS535-DFC-CT3) is a high-performance digital forwarding controller designed for the AS5350 series chassis. It provides reliable, low-latency packet processing for carrier-grade Ethernet and IP/MPLS services, enabling service providers to deliver scalable, high-throughput networks.
Key Features
- Advanced traffic classification and forwarding with deep packet inspection
- Supports up to 10 Gbps line rate per port with full line-rate switching
- Integrated hardware acceleration for QoS, security and multicast
- Modular design for easy insertion and removal without disrupting other cards
- Built-in redundancy and hot-swap capability for high availability
- Compatible with Cisco IOS XR software releases for seamless integration
Technical Specifications
- Form factor: DFC (Digital Forwarding Card) for AS5350 chassis
- Port density: 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
- Throughput: 40 Gbps aggregate
- Latency: sub-microsecond forwarding latency
- Power consumption: 45 Watts typical
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions: 4.3 inches height, 17.0 inches depth
- Interface: PCIe 2.0 x8 backplane connection
Applications
The AS5350 CT3 DFC Card is ideal for a wide range of carrier and enterprise scenarios, including:
- Metro Ethernet aggregation and edge routing
- IP/MPLS backbone and transport networks
- Data center interconnect with high-speed uplinks
- Virtual private network (VPN) termination and service chaining
- Network function virtualization (NFV) acceleration
- High-performance monitoring and analytics platforms
By leveraging the Cisco AS5350 CT3 DFC Card, operators can achieve greater network efficiency, lower operational costs, and the flexibility to scale services as demand grows.