WS-F6K-48-AF - Cisco Catalyst 6500 802.3af Upgrade

WS-F6K-48-AF - Cisco Catalyst 6500 802.3af Upgrade

SKU: WS-F6K-48-AF Brand: Cisco Category: Networking Devices
$349.87 In Stock — Ships Today

Specifications

Part Identification

Order & Fulfillment Details

  • Condition

    New / Certified Refurbished

    Quality Tier
    Each refurb unit tested + functional warranty
  • Warranty

    30-Day Pro Disk Network Guarantee

    Coverage
    Return for full refund within 30 days of delivery
  • Shipping

    Free over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch

    Cutoff
    Orders placed before 3pm ET
  • Returns

    30-Day Free Returns — US

    Return Window
    Original packaging required
Part Number / MPNWS-F6K-48-AF
ManufacturerCisco
CategoryNetworking Devices
ConditionNew / Certified Refurbished
Warranty30-Day Pro Disk Network Guarantee
ShippingFree over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch
Returns30-Day Free Returns — US

Summary

The WS-F6K-48-AF is a Cisco networking devices component. Pro Disk Network sells the WS-F6K-48-AF for $349.87 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day free return guarantee.

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  • Florida-Registered LLC — 7345 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando FL 32819
  • Same-Day US Shipping — orders before 3pm ET ship today via FedEx/UPS
  • 30-Day Free Returns — pre-paid label included on all US orders
  • Net 30 Available — for verified business buyers
  • 2,000+ B2B Customers — MSPs, government, education, enterprise IT

Quick Answer: Is the WS-F6K-48-AF compatible with my switch?

Pro Disk Network validates every WS-F6K-48-AF against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.

How fast does the WS-F6K-48-AF ship?

If in stock, the WS-F6K-48-AF ships same business day on US orders placed before 2 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.

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Common Use Cases for WS-F6K-48-AF

The WS-F6K-48-AF is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.

  • Spine-Leaf Fabric — Top-of-rack 25G/100G aggregation between leaf and spine switches. Match speed and form factor across both endpoints.
  • Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
  • DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
  • Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.

New, Bulk, or Refurbished — Choosing Your Tier

Pro Disk Network offers the WS-F6K-48-AF across three procurement tiers. Each tier is fully functional and warranted; the choice comes down to budget, warranty length, and whether the deployment is production-critical or capacity-expansion.

TierDiscount vs OEM ListWarrantyBest For
New (Sealed OEM)25–40%Cisco manufacturer warranty (1–5 yr)Production-critical first-tier
New (Bulk OEM)50–65%3-year Pro Disk Network warrantyNew cluster builds, secondary tier
Refurbished75–85%12-month advance replacementCapacity expansion, lab, dev/test, EOL refresh

Bulk & Volume Pricing for WS-F6K-48-AF

Ships from our Orlando, FL warehouse — same-day US dispatch on orders placed before 2pm ET. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government and education.

Volume discounts on the WS-F6K-48-AF are automatic at checkout. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government, and education. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com for orders above 100 units.

QuantityDiscountUnit Price
10%$349.87
5+4%$335.88
10+8%$321.88
25+13%$304.39
50+18%$286.89
100+23%$269.40

What is the WS-F6K-48-AF?

The WS-F6K-48-AF is a Cisco enterprise networking device, manufactured by Cisco. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.

Pros & Cons of WS-F6K-48-AF

Pros

  • Verified compatibility with leaf-spine and EOR/MOR topologies
  • Matched-pair option for redundant link orders
  • Cabling and DAC/AOC labels clearly mark optic class

Cons

  • DAC cables capped at 7 m — use AOC or fibre for longer runs
  • SR optic vs LR optic confusion — verify before ordering
  • Refurbished tier optic does not include retail vendor packaging

Frequently Asked Questions about WS-F6K-48-AF

Is the WS-F6K-48-AF a genuine Cisco part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every WS-F6K-48-AF as factory-original Cisco inventory verified against the manufacturer parts registry before listing. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Cisco servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 12 months.
Is the WS-F6K-48-AF compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every WS-F6K-48-AF against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the WS-F6K-48-AF ship?
If in stock, the WS-F6K-48-AF ships same business day on US orders placed before 2 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the WS-F6K-48-AF?
New WS-F6K-48-AF units carry the full Cisco manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (12 months refurbished, 36 months new bulk). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the WS-F6K-48-AF?
Yes. Pro Disk Network offers automatic volume discounts at 10, 25, 50, and 100+ unit tiers. Net 30 terms are available for verified businesses, government, and education buyers. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.

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Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Networking Devices

Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility

Networking optics — SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28 — are physically interoperable across vendors but logically restricted by firmware coding. The WS-F6K-48-AF is coded for a specific vendor family at our factory step before shipping, which preserves the OEM warranty workflow and allows the optic to be recognised without ‘service unsupported-transceiver’ CLI overrides. Mixing third-party optics with same-vendor optics in the same chassis is safe; mixing across vendor codings sometimes triggers warnings in the switch log.

Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage

For EVPN-VXLAN overlays, the WS-F6K-48-AF carries the underlay tunnels in addition to the workload traffic. Plan for VXLAN encapsulation overhead (50 bytes) plus MTU headroom; set the underlay MTU to 9216 (jumbo frames) and the overlay MTU to 9000. Make sure both the WS-F6K-48-AF and the connected NICs support jumbo frames — some older NICs cap at 9000-byte payloads even when jumbo-enabled.

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