Cisco Catalyst 6800-SUP6T: Advanced Supervisor Engine for Catalyst 6800 Series
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 6800-SUP6T is a high-performance supervisor engine designed for the Catalyst 6800 Series modular switches, delivering enterprise-class routing and switching capabilities for campus and data center networks. This supervisor module provides the control plane intelligence and system management functions for the entire chassis.
Key Specifications:
Performance: 480Gbps system capacity
CPU: Quad-core 2.4GHz processor
Memory: 32GB DDR4
Storage: 64GB internal flash
Management Ports:
2x 1G/10G SFP+ ports
1x 1G RJ45 console port
Redundancy: 1:1 supervisor redundancy support
Advanced Features:
✔ Cisco IOS XE software with programmable APIs
✔ Full support for SD-Access and DNA Center
✔ Advanced security with TrustSec and MACsec
✔ Flexible NetFlow and telemetry
✔ Seamless software upgrades (ISSU)
Next-Generation Evolution: Catalyst 6800-SUP8T (Projected 2025)
Major Enhancements:
Performance: 960Gbps system capacity (2x improvement)
CPU: 8-core 3.0GHz processor
Memory: 64GB DDR4 (expandable to 128GB)
Storage: 128GB NVMe flash
Management Ports:
4x 10G/25G SFP28 ports
1x 2.5G RJ45 console port
New Capabilities:
AI/ML-enabled network analytics
Enhanced automation with model-driven programmability
Cloud-scale telemetry
Improved cryptographic performance
Why Upgrade?
Double the performance for modern workloads
Future-proof architecture for AI/ML applications
Improved operational efficiency
Better visibility and troubleshooting
Enhanced security capabilities
Conclusion:
The Catalyst 6800-SUP6T delivers robust performance for current network requirements, while the 6800-SUP8T represents the next evolution with enhanced processing power, greater automation capabilities, and improved security features. The newer supervisor maintains backward compatibility while offering significant improvements for digital transformation initiatives.