# Hardware and Software Requirements for Virtual Switch Support

The following page lists the switches, line cards, and Cisco IOS software support Virtual Switch functionality.

## Supported Switches

WS-C6506 | WS-C6504-E
WS-C6509 | WS-C6506-E
WS-C6513 | WS-C6509-E
WS-C6503-E | WS-C6509-NEB-A

## Supported Line Cards

WS-S720-10G-3C | WS-X6748-GE-TX*
WS-S720-10G-3CXL | WS-SVC-NAM-2
WS-X6708-10G-3C | WS-X6724-SFP*
WS-X6708-10G-3CXL | WS-X6748-SFP*
WS-X6704-10GE* |

* These line cards will only operate in Virtual Switch mode if either a DFC3C or DFC3C-XL module is installed.

## Supported Software

Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2(99)SXH

## Related Topics

> Virtual Switch Overview

> Virtual Switch Navigation

> Virtual Switch LED Legend