[c-nsp] difference between WS-F6700-DFC3BXL and WS-F6700-DFC3CXL

[Pavel Skovajsa]

HI Ilya,

Not sure where you pricing came from but this is in GPL:
RSP720-3CXL-GE=	Cisco 7600 Route Switch Processor 720Gbps
fabric,PFC3CXL, GE	B	$40,000

WS-F6700-DFC3BXL	Catalyst 6500 Dist Fwd Card- 3BXL, for WS-X67xx	B	$15,000
vs.
WS-F6700-DFC3CXL	Catalyst 6500 Dist Fwd Card- 3CXL, for WS-X67xx	B	$15,000

For the information about the difference between the DFC cards read this:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps5718/ps708/prod_white_paper0900aecd80673385.html
and this:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/solutions/collateral/ns340/ns517/ns224/ns668/net_qanda0900aecd80534905.html

Hope it helps

-pavel skovajsa

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 2:55 AM, Mark Tinka <mtinka at globaltransit.net> wrote:
> On Monday 23 November 2009 08:34:32 am Ilya Balashov wrote:
>
>> I'm looking for upgrade my 7606 filled with X6704-GE and
>>  X6748-SFP (all with CFC right now) My first phase will
>>  be swap SUP720-3BXL for RSP720-3CXL. but i'm in doubt
>>  about second phase!
>> i can't find any information about WS-F6700-DFC3BXL vs
>>  WS-F6700-DFC3CXL, but price is different in 2-2.5 times!
>
> Odd - we upgraded from the DFC-3BXL to the DFC-3CXL for the
> same price.
>
> In terms of differences, search the archives for details on
> this, it has been discussed a few times. Bottom line, one of
> the key differences, in terms of features, is that the -3CXL
> supports several more MAC addresses. Apart from that, not so
> much difference.
>
> Note, though, that the -3CXL benefits only kick in when you
> have a -3CXL supervisor module. If you have a -3BXL
> supervisor module, the -3CXL DFC benefits will not be
> enjoyed.
>
> Advice, go with the -3CXL anyway.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Mark.
>
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