C6800-SUP6T-XL= - Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series Supervisor Engine Overview
C6800-SUP6T-XL= - Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series Supervisor Engine is a genuine modular capacity expansion product from Cisco, a global name in networking whose platforms are used by enterprises, service providers and data-center operators alike. Belonging to the Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series family, the C6800-SUP6T-XL= unit is built to the original factory specification, so it integrates with existing Cisco deployments predictably and behaves exactly as the platform documentation describes. In the network, it is deployed as a standalone unit or as part of a larger managed network, following the standard operating procedures of the platform.
This unit follows the original factory specification for the Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series family, covering its intended role without compatibility surprises. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, and it interoperates with surrounding hardware using the same procedures as other Cisco equipment already deployed in the network.
Typical deployments include adding ports and performance to existing chassis systems, modernizing legacy platforms with compatible line cards, and mixing copper, fiber and high-speed uplinks in one chassis. Organizations commonly source it for refresh programs, capacity expansion and spares management, keeping a tested unit on hand so outages stay short and replacements are predictable. The factory detail for this unit reads: “Catalyst 6800 Series Supervisor Engine 6T XL Spare - Sup6T (440G/slot) with 8x10GE, 2x40GE (XL)”. This makes it a practical choice when original-spec hardware is required at a predictable cost.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including port status, console access and firmware state. Our warranty coverage and responsive technical support protect the purchase after it arrives, and our team can confirm revision levels and software compatibility before you order. For volume requirements we also offer configuration checks and staged delivery options.
Contact our sales team for current availability, lead time and shipping options for the C6800-SUP6T-XL=. We respond quickly with stock status and a firm quote, so you can plan the refresh or expansion with confidence.
Key Specifications
Applications
Enterprise Campus
High-density ports power users, phones and APs at the access layer.
Branch Office
Stackable units simplify branch deployment and management.
Wireless & IoT
PoE budget supports dense wireless and IoT endpoints.
Buying a Pre-Owned C6800-SUP6T-XL=
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C6800-SUP6T-XL= Specification | |
Chassis compatibility | ● 6500 E-Series*: Cisco Catalyst 6503-E, 6504-E, 6506-E, 6509-E, 6509-V-E, 6513-E ● 6800 Series: Cisco Catalyst 6807-XL |
Switch fabric | ● 6-Tbps crossbar switch fabric with 28 fabric channels |
Line card compatibility | ● C6800-8P10G, C6800-8P10G-XL ● C6800-16P10G, C6800-16P10G-XL ● C6800-32P10G, C6800-32P10G-XL ● C6800-48P-SFP, C6800-48P-SFP-XL ● C6800-48P-TX, C6800-48P-TX-XL ● WS-X6904-40G-2T, WS-X6904-40G-2TXL ● WS-X6908-10G-2T, WS-X6908-10G-2TXL ● WS-X6824-SFP-2T, WS-X6824-SFP-2TXL ● WS-X6848-SFP-2T, WS-X6848-SFP-2TXL ● WS-X6848-TX-2T, WS-X6848-TX-2TXL ● WS-X6816-10T-2T, WS-X6816-10T-2TXL ● WS-X6816-10G-2T, WS-X6816-10G-2TXL With a DFC4 or DFC4XL upgrade (WS-F6k-DFC4-A, WS-F6k-DFC4-AXL) ● WS-X6704-10GE ● WS-X6724-SFP ● WS-X6748-SFP ● WS-X6748-GE-TX With a DFC4 or DFC4XL upgrade (WS-F6k-DFC4-E, WS-F6k-DFC4-EXL) ● WS-X6716-10GE ● WS-X6716-10T |
Service Modules | No Service Modules are supported |
Supported IA clients | ● C6800IA-48TD – 48-port data-only IA ● C6800IA-48FPD – 48-port PoE/PoE+ ● C6800IA-48FPDR – 48-port PoE/PoE+ ● WS-C3560CX-12PD-S – 12-port PoE, 8-port PoE+ ● WS-C3560CX-8XPD-S – 8-port PoE |
Slot requirements | Occupies the Supervisor slots as follows: ● 3-slot E-chassis – slots 1 and 2 ● 4-slot E-chassis – slots 1 and 2 ● 6-slot E-chassis – slots 5 and 6 ● 7-slot 6807-XL chassis – slots 3 and 4 ● 9-slot V-E chassis – slots 5 and 6 ● 9-slot E-chassis – slots 5 and 6 ● 13-slot E-chassis – slots 7 and 8 |
Software compatibility | ● Cisco IOS® Software Release 15.3(1)SY and future releases |
Software packages | ● IP Services ● Advanced Enterprise |
Mgmt0 | ● RJ45/SFP replaces the connectivity management processor (CMP) |
DRAM | ● 4-GB DDR3 for Standard and XL |
NVRAM | ● 4 MB |
Bootdisk | ● 4 GB (eUSB) |
Disk 0 | ● USB type A host drive |
USB console port | ● USB type B mini |
Management LED | ● Blue Beacon LED |
Uplink ports | ● 8 x 1-Gb/10-Gb Small Form Factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) ports ● 2 x 40-Gb QSFP ports |
Console ports | ● RJ-45 serial ● USB mini B USB console ● RJ-45 management Ethernet port ● SFP fiber management port |
Reliability and availability | ● Stateful Switchover + Nonstop Forwarding (SSO+NSF) ● Fast Software Upgrade (FSU) ● Enhanced Fast Software Upgrade (EFSU) – (Single Box, 2 Supervisors) ● In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) – (VSS, VS4O) ● Online insertion and removal (OIR) hot swap of power supplies, modules, fan trays, supervisors |
Network management | ● Cisco Prime™ Infrastructure ● Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller – Enterprise Module (APIC-EM) ● Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Remote Monitoring (RMON) |
Physical specifications | ● (H x W x D): 1.73 x 14.4 x 16 in (4.4 x 36.6 x 40.6 cm) ● Weight: 11.64 lbs, 11.73 lbs (XL) |
Power consumption | ● Standard: 341 W maximum ● XL: 354 W maximum |
ECC | ● ECC protection support |
Environmental conditions | ● Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) ● Storage temperature: -40 to 167°F (-40 to 75°C) ● Relative humidity: 10 to 90 percent, noncondensing |
