Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6807-XL Cisco Catalyst switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-WS-C6807-XL | Part #: WS-C6807-XL | MPN: WS-C6807-XL
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About the Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6807-XL Cisco Catalyst switch
The Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6807-XL is engineered with dual redundant, hot-swappable load-sharing power supplies to ensure uninterrupted core network operations in mission-critical environments. This modular chassis delivers enterprise-grade switching capacity and reliability for network engineers and IT infrastructure teams managing large-scale data center and campus networks.
Built on the Cisco Catalyst 6800 series, the WS-C6807-XL features an extended (XL) backplane that supports up to 7 total slots—comprising 5 line card slots and 2 supervisor slots—accommodating either Supervisor Engine 2T or Supervisor Engine 6T for flexible deployment options. With the Supervisor Engine 6T, this platform achieves switching capacity up to 11.4 Tbps and forwarding rates up to 3200 Mpps, making it ideal for high-throughput environments. The 10U rack form factor fits seamlessly into standard data center deployments. Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS-XE software support provide access to comprehensive Layer 2 capabilities including VLAN, STP, RSTP, MSTP, EtherChannel, and Q-in-Q, alongside advanced Layer 3 routing protocols such as IPv4/IPv6, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, and PBR. Security is built-in through Cisco TrustSec (SGT), 802.1X authentication, ACLs, DHCP Snooping, and Dynamic ARP Inspection. Hardware-based QoS with DSCP, 802.1p, and weighted queuing ensures traffic prioritization, while redundant supervisor engines, hot-swap line cards, stateful switchover (SSO), and NSF (Nonstop Forwarding) guarantee high availability. Management options include CLI via SSH/Telnet, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RSPAN/ERSPAN, NetFlow, and Syslog. Front-to-back airflow cooling with redundant fan trays maintains optimal thermal performance in demanding deployments.
Key Specifications
- Part Number: WS-C6807-XL
- Product Series: Cisco Catalyst 6800
- Switching Capacity (with Sup 6T): Up to 11.4 Tbps
- Forwarding Rate (with Sup 6T): Up to 3200 Mpps
- Total Slots: 7 (5 line card slots, 2 supervisor slots)
- Rack Height: 10U
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-WS-C6807-XL |
| Part Number | WS-C6807-XL |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| Product Series | Cisco Catalyst 6800 |
| Chassis Form Factor | Modular chassis |
| Total Slots | 7 (5 line card slots, 2 supervisor slots) |
| Supervisor Engine Compatibility | Supervisor Engine 2T, Supervisor Engine 6T |
| Backplane Type | XL (extended) backplane |
| Switching Capacity (with Sup 6T) | Up to 11.4 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate (with Sup 6T) | Up to 3200 Mpps |
| Supported Software | Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS-XE |
| Layer 2 Features | VLAN, STP, RSTP, MSTP, EtherChannel, Q-in-Q |
| Layer 3 Features | IPv4/IPv6 routing, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, PBR |
| Security Features | Cisco TrustSec (SGT), 802.1X, ACLs, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection |
| QoS | Hardware-based QoS, DSCP, 802.1p, weighted queuing |
| High Availability | Redundant supervisor engines, hot-swap line cards, stateful switchover (SSO), NSF |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant, hot-swappable load-sharing power supplies |
| Rack Height | 10U |
| Management | CLI (SSH/Telnet), SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RSPAN/ERSPAN, NetFlow, Syslog |
| Cooling | Front-to-back airflow, redundant fan trays |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6807-XL Cisco Catalyst switch
What does the Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6807-XL Cisco Catalyst switch do?
The Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6807-XL Cisco Catalyst switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6807-XL Cisco Catalyst switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 WS-C6807-XL Cisco Catalyst switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.