Cisco 6504-E Switch question

Dear All,
TIll now I have worked with 2960-X series switches. I am new to 6500 Series switches. As we are upgrading the network. My company is looking for a switch which supports 16 SFP+ ports and 10 Gigabit speed per each Ethernet port. We are building a core switch and I was checking the Cisco models and found out that 6504-E switch is a good choice according to our requirements. But I have following questions. I request you to please answer it:
1. Cisco Catalyst 6504-E Switch is just a body and comes with 4 slots with no modules installed. Is that correct?
2. Cisco Catalyst 6504-E Switch need to be installed with "WS-X6908-10G-2TXL" Part number module for Fiber connectivity SFP+ uplink?
3. For 48 Port Gigabit Ethernet with POE support which module is supported? Each Gigabit ethernet port should support speed till 10 GBPS.
4. Does it support application visibility and Control?
5. Does it support routing between two separate VLANs without the need of Router?
6. Each module do we have separate console port or one module with Console port in enough in order to configure all the modules? Basically how does it work?
Please answer to my above queries. Thank you.

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#1 Yes, also you need to install power modules too.
#2 Need? Well it depends on your requirements. BTW, I believe 69xx cards require a sup2T.
#3 Actually I believe all 6500 PoE line cards are now end-of-life. Cisco now has IA switches that support PoE.
#4 Don't know. Is that a specific product?
#5 Yes.
#6 You manage the whole chassis with one console port. Most line card modules are directly configurable while managing the device. Some service modules require you to start an "internal" session to them, but you still only need the one console port. (Management can also be done across the network.)
BTW, 6500s are being phased out with the 6800 series. Unsure 6500 series offers SFP+ ports. I believe the 6880 does which is about the same size as a 6504 and offers more performance.
Depending on your needs, you might also want to look at the 4500 series. I recall (?) one of their later line cards support SFP+. The also still support PoE line cards.

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