Cisco WS-X6716-10GE Line Card Module

Overview

The Cisco WS-X6716-10GE line card module is a high-density, high-performance interface solution designed for Cisco Catalyst 6500 series switches. It provides sixteen 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a compact, hot-swappable form factor, enabling network operators to scale bandwidth while maintaining low latency and robust reliability. Ideal for data center aggregation, campus core, and service provider edge deployments, this line card delivers the speed and flexibility required for modern, bandwidth-intensive applications.

Key Features

• Sixteen independent 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for massive parallel throughput
• Hot-swap capability minimizes downtime during upgrades or maintenance
• Supports Cisco IOS XE software for advanced routing, switching, and security features
• Low power consumption per port helps reduce overall data center energy costs
• Built-in redundancy and error detection to ensure high availability
• Compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6500 chassis and selected Cisco 7600 platforms

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: Line card module for Cisco WS-X6716 chassis
• Port count: 16 x 10GE (RJ45 or SFP+ depending on transceiver option)
• Data rate: 10 Gbps per port, up to 160 Gbps aggregate
• Forwarding capacity: 320 Mpps (million packets per second)
• Power draw: Approx 120 W per card (typical)
• Operating temperature: 0 to 45 degrees Celsius
• Dimensions: 1U height, fits standard Cisco chassis slot

Typical Applications

• Data center aggregation where high-speed uplinks are required
• Campus core switches that need to support multiple 10GE connections
• Service provider edge routers handling broadband and metro Ethernet services
• High-performance computing clusters that demand low latency interconnects
• Virtualization environments with heavy east-west traffic patterns