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7609S-RSP720CXL-R
Cisco 7609S Chassis,9-slot,Redundant System,2RSP720-3CXL,2PS
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7609S-RSP720CXL-R Overview
7609S-RSP720CXL-R is a high-performance router engine built on a modular architecture that delivers reliable, enterprise-grade networking with redundant power options and adaptable WAN/LAN interfaces. It is engineered to support integrated services such as voice, video, and WAN optimization while offering advanced VPN features and tight security, making it ideal for environments that demand both robust throughput and high availability.
Designed to meet rigorous performance standards, the 7609S-RSP720CXL-R provides scalable modular capabilities and integrated redundancy to ensure continuous operation even in mission‐critical applications. Its support for industry‐standard routing protocols, flexible interface configurations, and built-in firewall features make it a trusted choice for enterprise networks, campus deployments, and other high-demand use cases.
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7609S-RSP720CXL-R Specifications
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE
- Power Source
- Redundant AC Power Supply
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / RIP / Static Routing
- 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, MPLS
- Remote Management
- Telnet, SSH, SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS
- Compliance Standards
- FCC, CE, RoHS
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN, Modular, Redundancy, High Performance, Integrated Services
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Management
- Managed
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Integrated Services
- Voice, Video, WAN Optimization
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Safety
- N/A
- EMC
- N/A
- Telecom
- N/A
- Throughput Capacity
- 720 Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection
- Expansion Slots
- NIM
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Stacking Capability
- No
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Flash Memory
- 2 GB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45, SFP
- Power
- 650W
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- Cisco 7609S-RSP720CXL-R
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
7609S-RSP720CXL-R Use Case
Data Center Core Routing with High Availability
In a multi‐tenant data center, the Cisco 7609S Chassis (9-slot, Redundant System, 2RSP720-3CXL, 2PS) serves as the core router aggregating 100 GE and 40 GE uplinks from Top-of-Rack switches. By leveraging its dual RSP720-3CXL route switch processors and redundant power supplies, operators achieve sub-second failover and uninterrupted BGP/MPLS peering sessions. Benefit: delivers carrier-class availability, deterministic routing performance, and seamless maintenance windows under heavy east-west traffic loads.
Service Provider Edge with Scalable MPLS VPN
A global service provider deploys the Cisco 7609S chassis at its edge PoPs to terminate hundreds of customer MPLS VPNs. The 9-slot architecture supports mixed line cards (10/40/100 GE) and the dual RSP720-3CXL modules maintain control-plane redundancy. Outcome: scales to millions of routes, enforces QoS policies per customer, and ensures five-nines uptime SLA compliance for mission-critical enterprise connectivity.
Enterprise Campus Spine for Mission-Critical Applications
In a large financial campus, the Cisco 7609S Chassis is deployed as the network spine to interconnect distribution switches and firewall clusters. Redundant RSP720-3CXL modules handle advanced routing (OSPF, EIGRP, VRF) and policy-based security, while redundant power supplies protect against outages. Benefit: centralizes traffic grooming, offers wire-speed forwarding for real-time trading platforms, and guarantees uninterrupted connectivity for compliance-driven operations.
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Product Comparison Table
 7609S-RSP720CXL-R |  7613-S323B-8G-P |  7604-RSP720C-R |  7606-VPN+-K9 |  7606S-RSP7C-10G-P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | N/A | Fiber Optic | N/A | N/A | Fiber Optic |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention |
| Compliance Standards | FCC, CE, RoHS | IEEE 802.3, FCC, CE | FCC, CE | FCC, CE | FCC, CE |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | N/A | 21 inches | 9.5 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router Supervisor Engine | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | CISPR 22 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10G |
| Expansion Slots | NIM | EHWIC | NIM | NIM, EHWIC | SFP+ |
| Features | VPN, Modular, Redundancy, High Performance, Integrated Services | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS, Syslog | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, High Availability, Modular, Redundancy | VPN, Modular Expansion, Redundancy, Integrated Services | VPN, IPv6, Redundancy, High Availability |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 2 GB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Chassis | Rack-mount | Chassis | Chassis |
| Height | N/A | 2.5 inches | 1.75 inches | N/A | N/A |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45, SFP, Combo Ports | RJ-45, SFP | SFP+ |
| LAN Ports | Modular LAN | 8 LAN Ports | N/A | Modular LAN | Modular LAN |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 | TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, IGMP | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Power | 650W | 250 Watt | 350 Watts | 350 Watts | 550W |
| Power Source | Redundant AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant AC Power Supply | Redundant AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco 7609S-RSP720CXL-R | 7613-S323B-8G-P High-Performance Modular Enterprise Router | Cisco 7604-RSP720C-R | Cisco 7606-VPN+-K9 | Cisco 7606S-RSP7C-10G-P |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Router Supervisor Engine | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | Telnet, SSH, SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS | SNMP, SSH, Telnet | Telnet, SSH, SNMP | SNMP, Telnet, SSH | CLI, SNMP, SSH, Telnet |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / IS-IS / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | N/A | RoHS, FCC | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | 10G |
| Stacking Capability | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Telecom | N/A | ITU-T | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 720 Gbps | 4 Gbps | 720 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise / Branch | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE | IPSec | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | Modular WAN | 2 WAN | Modular WAN | Modular WAN | Modular WAN |
| Weight | N/A | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | N/A | N/A |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
T
Thomas Avery
4
RSP720-CXL delivered consistent performance.
V
Victor Hughes
5
Cisco hardware proved dependable.
W
William Tate
3
Stable under heavy workloads.
Z
Zach Morgan
4
Good high-availability choice.