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7603S-RSP7C-10G-R Overview
7603S-RSP7C-10G-R is a high-performance, modular router built for enterprise and service provider environments that demand robust architecture and flexible power options. It features integrated WAN/LAN interfaces designed for efficient handling of diverse data, voice, and video services, while supporting secure VPN connectivity and advanced routing protocols to deliver reliable throughput and enhanced redundancy.
Designed with modular capabilities in mind, the 7603S-RSP7C-10G-R offers scalable expansion slots and integrated services that enable customization to various network use cases. Its high throughput capacity, redundant power support, and enterprise-class performance make it an ideal solution for mission-critical applications where uptime and security are paramount.
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7603S-RSP7C-10G-R Specifications
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing
- Broadband
- N/A
- Architecture
- Modular
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- WAN Ports
- Modular WAN
- LAN Ports
- Modular LAN
- Ethernet Technology
- 10G
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Network Protocols
- N/A
- Remote Management
- N/A
- Compliance Standards
- N/A
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- 10 Gbps
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN, Modular, Redundancy, High Performance, Integrated Services
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Management
- Managed
- Form Factor
- Chassis
- Integrated Services
- Voice / Video / WAN Optimization
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Safety
- N/A
- EMC
- N/A
- Telecom
- N/A
- Throughput Capacity
- 10 Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection
- Expansion Slots
- NIM / SFP+
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- N/A
- Flash Memory
- N/A
- Interface Ports
- SFP / SFP+ / Combo Ports
- Power
- N/A
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- 7603S-RSP7C-10G-R
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
7603S-RSP7C-10G-R Use Case
Carrier-Grade Edge Routing with Cisco 7603S-RSP7C-10G-R
In Tier-1 ISP edge networks, the 7603S-RSP7C-10G-R Cisco 7603S Chassis (3-slot, Red System, 2×RSP720-3C-10GE, 2 PS) delivers 10GE subscriber aggregation with N+1 redundancy. Outcome: Sub-millisecond latency and 99.999% uptime for SLA-driven broadband services.
High-Performance Data Center Spine Deployment
As a leaf-spine aggregator, the Cisco 7603S-RSP7C-10G-R chassis scales up to 480 Gbps with dual RSP720-3C-10GE modules in a compact 3-slot form factor. Outcome: Ultra-low east-west latency, linear bandwidth expansion and non-stop forwarding for virtualization and cloud workloads.
Secure Enterprise WAN Aggregation and Failover
In global enterprise WANs, the 7603S-RSP7C-10G-R chassis manages multi-carrier MPLS, hardware-accelerated IPsec tunnels and 10GE peering. Outcome: Advanced QoS policies, instant failover and centralized management for resilient, high-throughput connectivity.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 7603S-RSP7C-10G-R |  7609S-RSP7C-10G-R |  7609S-RSP720C-P |  7604-SUP7203B-PS |  7606S-S32-10G-B-R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | N/A | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | N/A | FCC / CE | FCC / CE | FCC, CE | FCC / CE |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10G | 10G | N/A | 10/100/1000 | 10G |
| Expansion Slots | NIM / SFP+ | NIM / EHWIC | N/A | NIM | SFP+ |
| Features | VPN, Modular, Redundancy, High Performance, Integrated Services | VPN, High Availability, Redundancy, Modular Design | IPv6 Compatible / MPLS / Redundancy / Integrated Services | VPN / VoIP / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS / Syslog | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | N/A | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Chassis | Rack-mount | Chassis | Chassis |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Routing / Switching | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | SFP / SFP+ / Combo Ports | SFP+, RJ-45, Combo Ports | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | SFP+ |
| LAN Ports | Modular LAN | Modular LAN | N/A | 4 LAN Ports | Modular LAN |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | N/A | 4 GB | 512 MB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | N/A | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | N/A | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS |
| Power | N/A | N/A | N/A | 150 Watt | 750W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant AC Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant AC/DC Power Supply |
| Product Name | 7603S-RSP7C-10G-R | 7609S-RSP7C-10G-R | 7609S-RSP720C-P | Cisco 7604-SUP7203B-PS Supervisor Engine | Cisco 7606S-S32-10G-B-R |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Modular Router | Router Supervisor Card | Supervisor Module | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | N/A | CLI, SNMP, Telnet, SSH | Telnet / SSH | SNMP, SSH, Telnet | SSH / Telnet / SNMP |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | 10 Gbps | 10Gbps | Gigabit | Gigabit | 10G |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 10 Gbps | 10Gbps | 720 Mbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise / Service Provider | Enterprise / Service Provider | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | N/A | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | N/A | Dual WAN | Modular WAN |
| WAN Ports | Modular WAN | Modular WAN | N/A | 2 WAN | Modular WAN |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
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Zachary Ford
5
Predictable performance with minimal downtime.
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Alfred Hayes
5
Easy to deploy and maintain.
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Barrett Nash
5
Reliable Cisco hardware for core network use.
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Callum Grant
5
Professional-grade and stable performance.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco 7603S Chassis (SKU: 7603S-RSP7C-10G-R)?
The Cisco 7603S Chassis is a high-performance, 3-slot modular router platform designed for service provider and large enterprise networks, offering scalable switching capacity and redundant components.
How many line-card slots does the Cisco 7603S support?
The chassis features three modular line-card slots, enabling flexible deployment of interface modules to accommodate varying bandwidth and protocol requirements.
What does ‘Red System’ signify in the Cisco 7603S?
‘Red System’ indicates Cisco’s advanced hardware architecture optimized for enhanced routing throughput, reliability, and service-level guarantee compliance.
What are the RSP720-3C-10GE route processors included?
The Cisco 7603S includes two RSP720-3C-10GE route switch processors, each providing integrated control-plane processing, hardware forwarding, and up to six 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports.
What power supplies come with the Cisco 7603S?
This SKU ships with two redundant AC power supplies, each delivering up to 1100 Watts, to ensure continuous operation and high availability.
What is the maximum forwarding capacity of the Cisco 7603S?
The Cisco 7603S chassis with dual RSP720s delivers up to 120 Gbps of routing and switching throughput, suitable for demanding core and edge applications.
Which Cisco IOS operating system runs on the 7603S?
The chassis runs Cisco IOS XR Software, providing advanced routing protocols, high-availability features, and modular software upgrades.
Can the Cisco 7603S chassis handle dual-plane redundancy?
Yes, the dual RSP720 processors and redundant power supplies provide full control-plane and power redundancy for non-stop forwarding and maintenance.
What types of interface modules are compatible?
Compatible modules include 10-GE, 1-GE, and POS line cards, supporting a broad range of Ethernet, MPLS, and WAN interfaces.
What are the physical dimensions and weight?
The chassis measures 8.75 in. H × 17.5 in. W × 22.5 in. D and weighs approximately 55 pounds fully loaded.
What environmental specifications apply?
Operating temperature ranges from 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) with humidity tolerance of 5% to 90% non-condensing, designed for standard data-center environments.
How do I configure the Cisco 7603S chassis?
Initial setup is done via the front-panel console port; configuration uses Cisco IOS XR CLI or XML/NETCONF for automation and scripting.
What cooling mechanisms are used?
The chassis employs front-to-back variable-speed fans with predictive fault analysis to ensure optimal airflow and thermal management.
What use cases suit the Cisco 7603S?
Ideal for service-provider edge and core deployments, large enterprise aggregation, data-center interconnect, and high-performance MPLS backbones.
What warranty and support options are available?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty, plus optional SMARTnet and software support for 24×7 technical assistance and OS updates.
How does dual-RSP architecture improve uptime?
Dual route switch processors provide nonstop forwarding and in-service software upgrades, ensuring control-plane redundancy and minimal service disruption.