VS-F6K-PFC3C Cisco Catalyst Supervisor

VS-F6K-PFC3C Cisco Catalyst Supervisor

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches

SKU: CSC-VS-F6K-PFC3C | Part #: VS-F6K-PFC3C | MPN: VS-F6K-PFC3C

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About the VS-F6K-PFC3C Cisco Catalyst Supervisor

The Cisco VS-F6K-PFC3C is validated for deployment on the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series and Cisco 7600 Series chassis platforms, where it functions as a Policy Feature Card (PFC3C) supervisor daughter card. This component mounts directly onto compatible Supervisor Engine 720 modules—including the VS-S720-10G, WS-SUP720-3B, and WS-SUP720-3BXL—to deliver enterprise-grade packet forwarding and security policy enforcement at line rate. Network engineers and infrastructure architects rely on the PFC3C to enable hardware-accelerated switching across Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4, combined with advanced security and quality-of-service capabilities that scale across large campus and data center deployments.

The VS-F6K-PFC3C leverages a hardware-based TCAM forwarding engine with enhanced table capacity compared to earlier generations, delivering support for comprehensive IP routing protocols including IPv4 and IPv6 unicast and multicast (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, PIM, and MPLS). Organizations benefit from hardware-based ingress and egress ACLs, line-rate NetFlow v5/v9 data export, and stateful redundancy via Stateful Switchover and Non-Stop Forwarding when paired with redundant supervisor configurations. Cisco management through IOS Software simplifies operations, while full regulatory compliance with FCC, CE, and UL standards ensures safe deployment in regulated environments. Contact Omnixon Global to request a quotation for the Cisco VS-F6K-PFC3C and explore availability in the UAE region.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Cisco
  • Part Number: VS-F6K-PFC3C
  • Product Series: Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series
  • Product Type: Policy Feature Card (PFC3C) — Supervisor Daughter Card
  • Compatible Supervisor Engine: Cisco Supervisor Engine 720 (VS-S720-10G, WS-SUP720-3B, WS-SUP720-3BXL)
  • Forwarding Architecture: Hardware-based TCAM forwarding engine; Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 switching

Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Switches
SKUCSC-VS-F6K-PFC3C
Part NumberVS-F6K-PFC3C
ConditionNew
Manufacturer Part NumberVS-F6K-PFC3C
Product SeriesCisco Catalyst 6500 Series
Product TypePolicy Feature Card (PFC3C) — Supervisor Daughter Card
Compatible Supervisor EngineCisco Supervisor Engine 720 (VS-S720-10G, WS-SUP720-3B, WS-SUP720-3BXL)
Compatible ChassisCisco Catalyst 6500 Series / Cisco 7600 Series
Forwarding ArchitectureHardware-based TCAM forwarding engine; Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 switching
IP Routing Protocols SupportedIPv4 and IPv6 unicast and multicast (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, PIM, MPLS)
ACL SupportHardware-based ingress and egress ACLs using TCAM; supports extended IP, MAC, and IPv6 ACLs
QoSHardware-accelerated classification, marking, policing, and queuing at line rate
NetFlowHardware-based NetFlow v5/v9 data export at line rate
TCAM ResourcesEnhanced TCAM providing larger routing, security, and QoS policy table capacity vs. PFC3A/PFC3B
Multicast SupportHardware-accelerated PIM sparse mode and dense mode multicast forwarding
MPLS SupportHardware-forwarded MPLS label switching and VPN support
Form FactorDaughter card — mounts directly onto compatible Supervisor Engine 720 module
ManagementManaged through Cisco IOS Software on the paired Supervisor Engine 720
RedundancySupports Stateful Switchover (SSO) and Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF) when paired with a redundant supervisor
Regulatory ComplianceMeets applicable FCC, CE, and UL safety and emissions standards as part of Catalyst 6500 platform
Support EligibilityEligible for Cisco SMARTnet service and Cisco TAC support

Frequently Asked Questions about VS-F6K-PFC3C Cisco Catalyst Supervisor

What does the Cisco VS-F6K-PFC3C Cisco Catalyst supervisor / route processor do?

The Cisco VS-F6K-PFC3C Cisco Catalyst supervisor / route processor is enterprise IT hardware deployed in production data centers, server rooms, and edge sites across the GCC and EMEA region.