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- In Stock: 2
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model or Part: AS535-DFC-CT3A
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 5.00lb
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Overview
The Cisco AS5350 CT3 DFC Card (part number AS535-DFC-CT3A) is a high-performance digital forwarding engine designed for the AS5350 series chassis. It delivers reliable, low-latency packet processing for carrier-grade networks, supporting both IPv4 and IPv6 traffic with advanced QoS and security features. This compact card integrates seamlessly into existing Cisco platforms, providing a cost-effective upgrade path for service providers seeking to expand capacity without replacing the entire system.
Key Features
- Up to 10 Gbps of aggregate throughput per slot
- Supports up to 64K IPv4 and IPv6 routes
- Hardware based QoS with class based queuing and policing
- Integrated ACL engine for high-speed packet filtering
- Redundant power and fan modules for maximum uptime
- Hot-swap capable for non-disruptive maintenance
- Full compliance with Cisco IOS XR software releases
Technical Specifications
- Form factor: 1RU DFC card
- Interface: 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
- Forwarding capacity: 10 Gbps per port, 20 Gbps total
- Forwarding rate: 20 million packets per second (Mpps)
- Memory: 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Power consumption: 45 watts typical
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions: 1.75 inches height, 17.5 inches depth
Applications
The AS5350 CT3 DFC Card is ideal for a range of carrier and enterprise scenarios, including:
- Metro Ethernet aggregation points
- IP/MPLS backbone routers
- Data center edge routing with high availability
- Enterprise WAN acceleration and traffic engineering
- Service provider peering and transit points
By integrating the Cisco AS5350 CT3 DFC Card, organizations can enhance network scalability, improve packet handling efficiency, and maintain robust performance under demanding traffic loads.