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7609S-SUP720B-R
Cisco 7609S Chassis,9-slot,Redundant System,2SUP720-3B,2PS
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7609S-SUP720B-R Overview
7609S-SUP720B-R is a high-performance supervisor engine that features a modular architecture specifically designed for enterprise-level routing. This model offers redundant power options and flexible integration with diverse WAN/LAN interfaces, enabling seamless connectivity and advanced network services.
7609S-SUP720B-R integrates robust VPN features, optimized throughput capacity, and built-in redundancy to deliver reliable performance in mission-critical environments. Its modular capabilities and comprehensive integrated services make it ideally suited for demanding use cases in enterprise and service provider networks.
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7609S-SUP720B-R Specifications
- Product Type
- Supervisor Engine
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / 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, TCP/IP, UDP/IP
- Remote Management
- SSH / Telnet / SNMP
- Compliance Standards
- FCC / CE / RoHS
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN, Firewall, Redundancy, High Throughput, Modular Design
- Use Case
- Enterprise / Service Provider
- 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
- 8 Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection
- Expansion Slots
- NIM
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45, SFP
- Power
- 250 W
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- 7609S-SUP720B-R Supervisor Engine
- Height
- 1.0 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 17.5 inches
- Weight
- 12 lbs
7609S-SUP720B-R Use Case
Data-Center Core High-Availability Backbone
In a global enterprise data center supporting cloud services and virtualized workloads, the Cisco 7609S-SUP720B-R chassis delivers a dual-SUP720B supervisor architecture and dual load-sharing power supplies to guarantee nonstop forwarding and stateful failover. By leveraging nine line-card slots and up to 720 Gbps per slot, IT teams achieve seamless maintenance windows, rapid scale-out of 10/40/100GbE connectivity, and 99.999% network uptime—driving predictable performance for mission-critical applications and SLAs.
Service-Provider Edge Aggregation with Multi-Tenant QoS
A national ISP deploys the Cisco 7609S chassis as an aggregation node to terminate thousands of subscriber sessions over MPLS, EVPN and Layer-3 VPN. The redundant SUP720B supervisors ensure uninterrupted BGP/MPLS control-plane operations, while hardware-accelerated QoS and policy-based routing enforce SLAs per tenant. The result is granular bandwidth allocation, rapid service provisioning, and isolation of high-value enterprise and wholesale customers—boosting ARPU and reducing operational complexity.
Enterprise Campus Core for Scalable Convergence
A large university campus unifies voice, video, wireless and IoT traffic on a single backbone using the Cisco 7609S-SUP720B-R chassis. The modular nine-slot design accommodates a mix of 48-port 10GbE and 100GbE uplink modules, while dual SUP720B engines deliver nonstop routing and advanced multicast for digital signage and distance learning. This architecture streamlines network operations, supports predictable expansion, and elevates user experience with low-latency, high-availability connectivity across 50+ buildings.
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Product Comparison Table
 7609S-SUP720B-R |  7604-RSP720CXL-P |  7604-S323B-10G-R |  7604-SUP7203B-PS |  7609-2SUP720XL-2PS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | N/A | N/A | Fiber Optic | N/A | Fiber Optic |
| 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 / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | RoHS, FCC, CE | FCC, CE | FCC, CE |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired / Ethernet | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 17.5 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | 18 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10G | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | NIM | NIM / SM-X / SFP+ | NIM / SFP+ | NIM | NIM |
| Features | VPN, Firewall, Redundancy, High Throughput, Modular Design | Modular, VPN, Redundant Power, High Availability | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS | VPN / VoIP / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS / Syslog | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Chassis | Rack-mount | Chassis | Chassis |
| Height | 1.0 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.5 inches |
| 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 | WAN Optimization, Voice, Video |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP |
| LAN Ports | Modular LAN | Modular LAN | Modular LAN | 4 LAN Ports | Modular LAN |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4 / IPv6, TCP/IP, UDP/IP | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Power | 250 W | 650 W | 750W | 150 Watt | 350 Watt |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant AC/DC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | 7609S-SUP720B-R Supervisor Engine | Cisco 7604-RSP720CXL-P | Cisco 7604-S323B-10G-R Integrated Services Router | Cisco 7604-SUP7203B-PS Supervisor Engine | 7609-2SUP720XL-2PS Integrated Modular Router |
| Product Type | Supervisor Engine | Route Switch Processor | Enterprise Router | Supervisor Module | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SSH / Telnet / SNMP | Telnet / SSH / SNMP | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | SNMP, SSH, Telnet | SSH, Telnet |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / IS-IS / MPLS / Static Routing |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | 10G | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 8 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 20 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise / Service Provider | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Modular WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | Modular WAN | Modular WAN | Modular WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 12 lbs | N/A | N/A | N/A | 35 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17.5 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | 19 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
F
Fletcher Drake
4
Handles enterprise traffic efficiently.
G
Gideon Ward
5
Easy integration and professional-grade reliability.
H
Harlan Benson
3
Cisco hardware proved dependable under load.
I
Isaac Forbes
4
Ideal solution for mission-critical networks.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco 7609S Chassis (SKU: 7609S-SUP720B-R)?
The Cisco 7609S Chassis (SKU: 7609S-SUP720B-R) is a high-density 9-slot modular router chassis designed for carrier-class Ethernet services and enterprise core deployments.
How many slots are available in the Cisco 7609S Chassis?
The Cisco 7609S Chassis features nine fully modular slots that accommodate a variety of line cards, fabric modules, and service modules for maximum flexibility.
Which supervisor engines come with SKU 7609S-SUP720B-R?
This system includes two Cisco SUP720-3B supervisor engines, each providing dual-core forwarding, advanced high-availability features, and hitless software upgrades.
Does the Cisco 7609S support redundant supervisors?
Yes. The SKU 7609S-SUP720B-R ships with a redundant supervisor configuration (2× SUP720-3B) to ensure nonstop operation and in-service software upgrades.