Cisco Distributed Forwarding Card 4 - Switching accelerator - refurbished - plug-in module
- When the Distributed Forwarding Card is installed, Line cards that are DFC-enabled make forwarding decisions locally, leaving the supervisor engine free to perform routing and management functions
- The Distributed Forwarding Card supports Cisco's distributed Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF)-based forwarding architecture
- The Distributed Forwarding Card replicates Layer 2 and 3 forwarding logic in hardware as well as a bus on each line card
The Catalyst 6500 Distributed Forwarding Card is installed in DFC-enabled line-card modules that perform distributed forwarding supported by the Catalyst 6500 Supervisor Engine 2 as a field upgrade.
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Enhanced connectivity
The Cisco Distributed Forwarding Card 4 offers wired connectivity technology, ensuring a stable and reliable connection for your networking needs.
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Seamless integration
Designed as a plug-in module, this switching accelerator seamlessly integrates into your existing network infrastructure, enhancing its performance without the need for extensive modifications.