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Cisco 7609S Chassis,9-slot,RSP720-3CXL,PS
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7609S-RSP720CXL-P Overview
7609S-RSP720CXL-P is a modular enterprise router engineered with a high-performance chassis architecture that supports redundant power options through dual AC and DC power supply configurations. It features scalable WAN/LAN interfaces designed for reliable connectivity and integrates voice, video, and WAN optimization services essential for modern network demands.
7609S-RSP720CXL-P delivers robust modular capabilities with multiple expansion slots and supports a comprehensive suite of VPN features—including IPSec, SSL VPN, GRE, DMVPN, and FlexVPN—to ensure secure communications. With a throughput capacity of up to 10Gbps, built-in redundancy for high availability, and performance optimized for enterprise use cases, this router meets the rigorous requirements of mission-critical environments.
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7609S-RSP720CXL-P Specifications
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN
- Power Source
- Dual AC/DC Power Supply
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing / RIP
- Broadband
- N/A
- Architecture
- Modular
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- WAN Ports
- Modular WAN
- LAN Ports
- Modular LAN
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Network Protocols
- IPv4, IPv6
- Remote Management
- SNMP, CLI, Web Interface
- Compliance Standards
- FCC, CE
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN, Firewall, MPLS, Redundancy, IPv6, QoS
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Management
- Managed
- Form Factor
- Chassis
- Integrated Services
- Voice, Video, WAN Optimization
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Safety
- UL Listed
- EMC
- FCC, CE
- Telecom
- N/A
- Throughput Capacity
- 10Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection
- Expansion Slots
- NIM, SM-X
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45, SFP
- Power
- 550W
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- 7609S-RSP720CXL-P
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
7609S-RSP720CXL-P Use Case
Enterprise Core Network Modernization with Cisco 7609S Chassis
Scenario: A multinational corporation upgrades its legacy core routers to a Cisco 7609S 9-slot chassis with RSP720-3CXL to support converged voice, video and data traffic across global sites. Benefit: Delivers up to 720 Gbps of switch-fabric capacity, reduces latency by 40% and ensures high availability with dual power supplies and redundant supervisor engines, enabling seamless digital transformation at lower TCO.
Service Provider Edge Aggregation Using Cisco 7609S with RSP720-3CXL
Scenario: A Tier-1 service provider implements the Cisco 7609S chassis as a PE router for MPLS L3VPN services and high-density 10/40 GbE customer interfaces. Benefit: Provides robust route scale (supporting 100K+ BGP prefixes), granular QoS for SLAs and hot-swappable modules for zero-downtime maintenance—boosting service uptime to 99.999% and accelerating time-to-market for new revenue streams.
Data Center Aggregation Fabric with 9-Slot Cisco 7609S Chassis
Scenario: A cloud data center operator deploys the Cisco 7609S chassis with RSP720-3CXL as an aggregation node between leaf switches and core routers to consolidate East-West traffic. Benefit: Achieves 720 Gbps backplane performance, advanced MPLS/VXLAN multi-tenant support and comprehensive traffic engineering—simplifying management and increasing network utilization by 30%.
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Product Comparison Table 
 7609S-RSP720CXL-P |  7603S-RSP720C-P |  7609-VPN+-K9 |  7606-2SUP720XL-2PS |  7604-RSP7C-10G-P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | N/A | Fiber Optic | N/A | Fiber Optic | N/A |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | FCC, CE | FCC, CE, RoHS | FCC / CE | FCC, CE | FCC / CE / RoHS |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | N/A | 18 inches | N/A | 28 inches | N/A |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | FCC, CE | EN 55032 | FCC Part 15, CISPR 22 | N/A | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10G |
| Expansion Slots | NIM, SM-X | NIM, SFP+ | NIM / SFP+ | NIM, SFP+ | NIM / SM-X |
| Features | VPN, Firewall, MPLS, Redundancy, IPv6, QoS | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, High Availability | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN, Firewall, Modular, Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | VPN / MPLS / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 1 GB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Rack-mount Chassis | Chassis | Rack-mount | Chassis |
| Height | N/A | 4 inches | N/A | 4 inches | N/A |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | N/A | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45, SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP / Combo Ports | RJ-45, SFP | SFP+ / Combo Ports |
| LAN Ports | Modular LAN | 4 Modular LAN Ports | Modular LAN | 4 LAN Ports | Modular LAN |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 8 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLS | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLS / BGP |
| Power | 550W | 200W | 350W | 500W | 750 W |
| Power Source | Dual AC/DC Power Supply | AC Power Supply with Redundant Options | AC Power Supply / Redundant | Dual Redundant AC/DC Power Supply | Redundant |
| Product Name | 7609S-RSP720CXL-P | 7603S-RSP720C-P | 7609-VPN+-K9 | 7606-2SUP720XL-2PS | Cisco 7604-RSP7C-10G-P |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SNMP, CLI, Web Interface | SSH, HTTPS, SNMP | SSH / Telnet / SNMP | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | Telnet / SSH / SNMP |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing / RIP | OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | UL Listed | UL Listed | UL/cUL | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | 1Gbps | 10gb |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | TIA-568 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 10Gbps | 2 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | Modular WAN | 2 Modular WAN Ports | Modular WAN | 2 WAN | Modular WAN |
| Weight | N/A | 25 lbs | N/A | 50 lbs | N/A |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | 17 inches | N/A | 19 inches | N/A |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
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Benjamin Ortiz
4
Cisco reliability for enterprise cores.
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Charles Denton
4
Handled high traffic volumes well.
D
Dominic Reyes
5
Stable and easy to operate.
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Evan Foster
5
Trusted Cisco hardware.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco 7609S Chassis (SKU: 7609S-RSP720CXL-P)?
The Cisco 7609S Chassis (SKU 7609S-RSP720CXL-P) is a high-performance, 9-slot routing platform featuring a Route Switch Processor 720-3CXL and integrated power supply, designed for enterprise and service-provider environments.
How many line-card slots does the 7609S Chassis offer?
The Cisco 7609S Chassis provides nine full-height, full-width line-card slots to support a broad range of Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Packet over SONET, and MultiService WAN module options.
What Route Switch Processor is integrated in SKU 7609S-RSP720CXL-P?
This SKU includes the Cisco RSP720-3CXL, offering up to 720 Gbps of switching capacity, hardware-based IP/MPLS forwarding, and support for advanced services like QoS and multicast.
What power supply unit does the 7609S Chassis include?
The 7609S Chassis comes standard with a redundant AC power supply module (PS) capable of delivering up to 1,100 watts to ensure continuous operation and high availability.
What is the total switching capacity of the Cisco 7609S?
With the RSP720-3CXL, the Cisco 7609S delivers up to 720 Gbps switching throughput, enabling high-density, low-latency packet forwarding for mission-critical networks.
Which interface modules are compatible with the 7609S Chassis?
The 7609S supports a wide range of Cisco 7600 Series line cards, including Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, POS, ATM, and TDM interface modules to meet diverse connectivity needs.
Does the Cisco 7609S support redundant supervisor engines?
Yes, the 7609S chassis supports dual supervisor engines for hitless software upgrades and stateful failover, ensuring maximum network uptime and reliability.
What cooling features does the 7609S provide?
The chassis includes front-to-back airflow with six hot-swappable variable-speed fans, maintaining optimal operating temperatures for all line cards and modules.
What are the physical dimensions of the 7609S Chassis?
The Cisco 7609S measures 7.0 in. (H) x 17.5 in. (W) x 17.5 in. (D) and weighs approximately 48 pounds without modules, fitting standard 19-inch rackmount installations.
Which software releases are supported on the 7609S with RSP720-3CXL?
The 7609S with RSP720-3CXL supports Cisco IOS® Software releases 12.2, 15.0, and later, providing advanced IP/MPLS, IPv6, and security features.
What redundancy options are available for the 7609S’s power system?
Customers can deploy dual AC power supplies or optional DC power modules for full redundancy, safeguarding against power failures and ensuring uninterrupted service.
Is the Cisco 7609S backward-compatible with earlier 7600 line cards?
Yes, the Cisco 7609S chassis maintains backwards compatibility with most Cisco 7600 Series line cards, simplifying upgrades and protecting existing investments.
What environmental specifications apply to the 7609S Chassis?
The 7609S operates in temperatures from 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) with humidity levels of 10% to 90% non-condensing, and complies with RoHS and WEEE directives.
What warranty and support options are available for SKU 7609S-RSP720CXL-P?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty on the 7609S chassis, along with optional SMARTnet® and Software Support Service contracts for 24×7 technical assistance and software updates.
How does the 7609S Chassis enhance network scalability?
The 9-slot architecture, high-capacity RSP720-3CXL, and broad module compatibility enable seamless expansion of bandwidth and services as network demands grow.
What security features are supported by the RSP720-3CXL?
The RSP720-3CXL supports secure control-plane protocols, Control Plane Policing (CoPP), Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding (uRPF), and hardware-accelerated IPsec encryption for robust network protection.