10 Gigabit Ethernet for Catalyst 6500
10GBASE-EX4 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module
- 1550nm WWDM transceiver + 10Gbps Ethernet MAC
- Cisco-only optical interface exceeds IEEE distance goal by 25%
- Supports metro connections of service providers and enterprises: 50 km on SMF
- Enables new applications: storage interconnect, E-learning, imaging/3D modeling, TLS, 10GbE inter-POP connections
- Lower cost of ownership: 1/8 fiber cost compared to using Gigabit EtherChannel on eight links
Features and Benefits
- Converged services: Supports all L2/L3/L4-7 intelligent services on Catalyst 6500
- Maximum resiliency and future proof scalability: Supports multi-port 10 Gigabit EtherChannel
- Scalable bandwidth: Supports distributed forwarding
Compatible with Cisco 7600 Internet Router