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Cisco 7609S Chassis,9-slot,Red System,2RSP720-3CXL-10GE,2PS
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7609S-RSP7XL-10G-R Overview
7609S-RSP7XL-10G-R is a high-performance, modular route processor designed for enterprise-grade routing deployments. Built on a modular architecture, it offers versatile power options with redundant AC power supplies, ensuring continuous uptime and facilitating advanced mission-critical applications. Its integrated services include robust support for voice, video, and WAN optimization, making it a cornerstone for secure and efficient network communication.
Engineered to deliver exceptional throughput capacity of up to 10 Gbps, 7609S-RSP7XL-10G-R features modular WAN and LAN interface configurations that adapt to varied connectivity demands. With comprehensive VPN support, advanced firewall and intrusion prevention features, and redundant performance capabilities, this product is ideally suited for enterprise networks, data centers, and service provider environments requiring scalable, resilient, and secure routing solutions.
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7609S-RSP7XL-10G-R Specifications
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Weight
- N/A
- Form Factor
- Chassis
- Height
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Power Source
- Redundant AC Power Supply
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
- Ethernet Technology
- 10G
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Compliance Standards
- FCC, CE
- Wireless Support
- No
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Management
- Managed
- Telecom
- N/A
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Stacking Capability
- No
- 5G Support
- No
- Device Type
- Router
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Broadband
- N/A
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Integrated Services
- Voice / Video / WAN Optimization
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall / Intrusion Prevention
- Network Protocols
- IPv4, IPv6, MPLS
- LAN Ports
- Modular LAN
- Architecture
- Modular
- WAN Ports
- Modular WAN
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- WAN Configuration
- Modular WAN
- Features
- VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS
- Power
- 350W
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing
- Throughput Capacity
- 10 Gbps
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN
- Expansion Slots
- NIM / SFP+
- Speed/Capacity
- 10Gbps
- Remote Management
- SNMP, Telnet, SSH
- Safety
- UL/cUL, CE
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45 / SFP+ / Combo Ports
- EMC
- FCC Part 15, EN55032
- Product Name
- 7609S-RSP7XL-10G-R
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| 7609S-RSP7XL-10G-R |  7606-S323B-10G-P |  7603S-RSP720C-P |  7613-RSP720C-P |  7609S-S32-8G-B-R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | N/A | N/A | Fiber Optic | Fiber Optic | N/A |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention |
| Compliance Standards | FCC, CE | FCC, CE, UL | FCC, CE, RoHS | FCC, CE | FCC / CE |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | 18 inches | 18 inches | N/A |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | FCC Part 15, EN55032 | N/A | EN 55032 | N/A | FCC / CE |
| Ethernet Technology | 10G | 10G | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | NIM / SFP+ | NIM / SFP+ | NIM, SFP+ | NIM, SFP+ | NIM / SM-X |
| Features | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / High Availability / Modular | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, High Availability | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS | VPN / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible / Redundant |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | N/A | N/A | 4 inches | 1.75 inches | 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 / WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45 / SFP+ / Combo Ports | SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 / SFP |
| LAN Ports | Modular LAN | N/A | 4 Modular LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 1 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | N/A | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP | IPv4, IPv6 | TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP | IPv4 / IPv6 |
| Power | 350W | 130W | 200W | 350 Watt | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant AC Power Supply | Redundant | AC Power Supply with Redundant Options | AC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant AC/DC Power Supply |
| Product Name | 7609S-RSP7XL-10G-R | Cisco 7606-S323B-10G-P | 7603S-RSP720C-P | 7613-RSP720C-P Integrated Services Router | Cisco 7609S-S32-8G-B-R |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Modular Chassis Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SNMP, Telnet, SSH | CLI, SNMP, SSH, Telnet | SSH, HTTPS, SNMP | SSH, Telnet | SNMP / Telnet / SSH |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | UL/cUL, CE | N/A | UL Listed | N/A | UL / CE |
| Speed/Capacity | 10Gbps | 10gb | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | TIA-568 | N/A | TIA/EIA |
| Throughput Capacity | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 2 Gbps | N/A |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / N/A | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| WAN Configuration | Modular WAN | WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | Modular WAN | 1 WAN | 2 Modular WAN Ports | 2 WAN | Modular WAN |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | 25 lbs | 20 lbs | N/A |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | N/A |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
R
Russell Hayes
4
Handles enterprise traffic reliably.
G
Gideon Price
5
Stable operation even under peak loads.
K
Kieran Ellis
5
Cisco hardware is highly dependable.
L
Leon Murray
5
Excellent for critical core network deployment.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco 7609S Chassis (SKU 7609S-RSP7XL-10G-R)?
The Cisco 7609S Chassis is a high-performance, 9-slot modular router platform designed for service provider and enterprise edge deployments, featuring two RSP720-3CXL-10GE engines and dual power supplies.
How many line-card slots does the Cisco 7609S support?
The Cisco 7609S Chassis provides nine front-loading line-card slots, enabling flexible scaling with up to nine interface modules for Ethernet, POS, ATM and other media types.
What are the capabilities of the RSP720-3CXL-10GE Route Switch Processor?
Each RSP720-3CXL-10GE delivers up to 720 Gbps switching capacity, hardware-accelerated forwarding, integrated 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports and redundant control-plane protection.
What does “Red System” signify for the Cisco 7609S?
“Red System” denotes Cisco’s ultra-reliable, high-availability design, featuring redundant RSPs, dual power feeds and advanced fault-containment for uninterrupted operations.
Which power supplies are included with the Cisco 7609S?
The SKU includes two AC power supplies (2 PS) with load-sharing and automatic failover, supporting 100–240 VAC input for global compatibility.
What is the maximum switching capacity of the Cisco 7609S?
Fully populated with dual RSP720-3CXL-10GE units, the Cisco 7609S delivers up to 1.44 Tbps of aggregate switching capacity.
Which line cards are compatible with the 9-slot chassis?
The Cisco 7609S supports a broad range of Cisco 7600 Series line cards, including 10GE, Gigabit Ethernet, POS, ATM, TDM and aggregation modules.
How does the chassis ensure control-plane and power redundancy?
It uses dual RSP720-3CXL-10GE processors in active/standby mode and dual hot-swappable AC power modules with load balancing and auto-failover.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the 7609S Chassis?
The Cisco 7609S measures 5.2” H × 17.5” W × 19” D (13.2 cm × 44.5 cm × 48.3 cm) and weighs approximately 35 lbs (15.9 kg) empty.
What cooling and airflow design does the 7609S use?
The chassis employs front-to-back airflow with six variable-speed, hot-swappable fans, optimized for efficient heat dissipation in data center racks.
Which management interfaces are available on the Cisco 7609S?
Management options include a dedicated RJ-45 console port, an auxiliary port, a USB Type A port, and in-band management via Gigabit Ethernet ports on the RSP.
Does the Cisco 7609S support Cisco IOS or IOS-XE?
The 7609S runs Cisco IOS Software, offering advanced MPLS, QoS, multicast, and security features fully integrated into the platform.
What are typical use cases for the Cisco 7609S Chassis?
Common applications include service provider edge routing, enterprise WAN aggregation, data center interconnects and high-density VPN termination.
How can I upgrade the 7609S for higher bandwidth requirements?
You can boost performance by installing higher-capacity RSP720-XL processors, adding 10GE line cards or migrating to Cisco 7600-E Series with enhanced backplane speed.
What safety and environmental certifications does the Cisco 7609S hold?
The chassis is UL-listed, CE-marked, RoHS-compliant and carries NEBS Level 3 certification for stringent telecom-grade reliability.
What warranty and support options are available for this chassis?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty, next-business-day replacement, and optional SMARTnet® support for 24×7 access to software updates and TAC services.