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Cisco 7609S Chassis,9-slot,Redundant System,2SUP720-3BXL,2PS
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7609S-SUP720BXL-R Overview
7609S-SUP720BXL-R delivers a robust modular architecture engineered for high-performance enterprise routing environments. It supports redundant AC power supply options and integrates a range of WAN/LAN interfaces with built-in VPN features including IPSec and SSL, ensuring secure, high-throughput connectivity while maintaining optimal performance under demanding network conditions.
This supervisor engine features modular expansion capabilities that accommodate future growth with additional interface slots, and its integrated services enhance voice, video, and WAN optimization functionalities. Designed for mission-critical deployments, the 7609S-SUP720BXL-R offers industry-leading redundancy and reliability, making it an ideal solution for enterprise, data center, and industrial use cases.
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7609S-SUP720BXL-R Specifications
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Weight
- N/A
- Form Factor
- Chassis
- Height
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
- Ethernet Technology
- N/A
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Wireless Support
- No
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Management
- Managed
- Safety
- N/A
- EMC
- N/A
- Telecom
- N/A
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Stacking Capability
- No
- 5G Support
- No
- Device Type
- Router
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN
- Broadband
- N/A
- LAN Ports
- N/A
- Speed/Capacity
- N/A
- Integrated Services
- Voice / Video / WAN Optimization
- Compliance Standards
- FCC / CE / RoHS
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall / Intrusion Prevention
- Network Protocols
- IPv4 / IPv6
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply / Redundant
- Remote Management
- SSH / Telnet / SNMP
- Architecture
- Modular
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45 / SFP
- Expansion Slots
- NIM / SFP+
- Power
- 300 W
- WAN Ports
- N/A
- Product Type
- Router Supervisor Engine
- Features
- VPN / Redundancy / High Availability
- Use Case
- Enterprise / Mission-Critical
- Throughput Capacity
- High Performance
- Product Name
- 7609S-SUP720BXL-R Supervisor Engine
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Product Comparison Table 
| 7609S-SUP720BXL-R |  7606S-RSP720C-P |  7606-2SUP720XL-2PS |  7604-RSP7C-10G-P |  7606-S323B-8G-R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | N/A | N/A | Fiber Optic | N/A | N/A |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC, CE, RoHS | FCC, CE | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | 28 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | FCC / CE |
| Ethernet Technology | N/A | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10G | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | NIM / SFP+ | NIM | NIM, SFP+ | NIM / SM-X | NIM |
| Features | VPN / Redundancy / High Availability | VPN, Redundancy, Modular, Integrated Services | VPN, Firewall, Modular, Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | VPN / MPLS / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall | VPN / MPLS / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 1 GB | 256 MB | N/A |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Chassis | Modular |
| Height | N/A | 1.75 inches | 4 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 | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45, SFP | SFP+ / Combo Ports | RJ-45 / SFP |
| LAN Ports | N/A | Modular LAN | 4 LAN Ports | Modular LAN | 8 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | N/A |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | N/A |
| Network Protocols | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLS / BGP | IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP |
| Power | 300 W | 350 W | 500W | 750 W | N/A |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | Dual Redundant AC/DC Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant |
| Product Name | 7609S-SUP720BXL-R Supervisor Engine | 7606S-RSP720C-P | 7606-2SUP720XL-2PS | Cisco 7604-RSP7C-10G-P | Cisco 7606-S323B-8G-R |
| Product Type | Router Supervisor Engine | Modular Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SSH / Telnet / SNMP | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | Telnet / SSH / SNMP | SSH / Telnet / SNMP |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing / N/A |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | N/A | Gigabit | 1Gbps | 10gb | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | High Performance | 15 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise / Mission-Critical | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN / N/A |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | N/A | Modular WAN | 2 WAN | Modular WAN | Modular WAN |
| Weight | N/A | 30 lbs | 50 lbs | N/A | N/A |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | 19 inches | 19 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Marcus Fielding
5
Cisco SUP720 delivered consistent performance.
J
Julian Mercer
4
Reliable solution for enterprise networks.
P
Patrick Doyle
5
Stable operation under load.
S
Samuel Brooks
4
Well suited for critical infrastructure.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco 7609S chassis?
The Cisco 7609S chassis is a modular, high-performance 9-slot routing platform engineered for carrier-grade core and edge networks, offering scalability, redundancy, and advanced routing features.
What are the key technical specifications of the Cisco 7609S?
The Cisco 7609S features nine midplane slots, two redundant SUP720-3BXL route processors, dual load-sharing power supplies, front-to-back airflow, and up to 720 Gbps aggregate throughput.
How does the 9-slot design benefit network scalability?
The 9-slot design allows flexible deployment of mixed line cards for Ethernet, TDM, and service adapters, enabling seamless capacity expansion and portfolio diversification as traffic demands grow.
What is the role of the two SUP720-3BXL supervisors?
Each SUP720-3BXL supervisor provides 720 Gbps of forwarding capacity, advanced routing intelligence, and stateful failover, ensuring uninterrupted control-plane operations during maintenance or faults.
How does redundant supervisor architecture improve reliability?
Redundant supervisors operate in active/standby mode to deliver non-stop routing and uninterrupted packet forwarding, automatically transferring control-plane operations upon supervisor failure.
What power supplies are included and what are their specifications?
The chassis ships with two 1500W load-sharing, hot-swappable power supplies, providing N+1 redundancy, 100–240 VAC or –48 VDC input options, and integrated power diagnostics.
How does the Cisco 7609S manage cooling and airflow?
The system uses front-to-back, hot-swappable variable-speed fans and an optimized airflow design to maintain consistent operating temperatures under full load.
Which line cards and modules are supported?
The 7609S supports Cisco multiservice line cards including 100-Mbps to 10-Gbps Ethernet, POS, ATM, T1/E1, and voice/fax modules, plus advanced service-chef and switch-fabric cards.
What are the throughput and performance capabilities?
With dual SUP720-3BXLs, the chassis delivers up to 720 Gbps of full-duplex throughput, scalable packet forwarding, and sub-50-microsecond latency for mission-critical applications.
What are the physical dimensions and weight?
The Cisco 7609S chassis measures 17.5" H x 17.5" W x 21.5" D (44.5 cm x 44.5 cm x 54.6 cm) and weighs approximately 90 lbs (41 kg) fully populated.
What is the typical power consumption?
Under full load, a fully populated chassis consumes up to 1200W AC or 900W DC, depending on module mix and traffic patterns.
Which software and licensing options are available?
The chassis supports Cisco IOS XR, offering modular feature licensing for MPLS, advanced QoS, multicast, VPNs, and high-availability services via Cisco Smart Licensing.
How do I install and configure the Cisco 7609S chassis?
Mount the chassis in a standard 19" rack, install power supplies and supervisors, populate line cards, then use the console port for Cisco IOS XR initial setup and interface provisioning.
What maintenance and upgrade procedures are recommended?
Perform periodic IOS XR software updates, inspect fan trays and power modules, and leverage in-service software upgrade (ISSU) for zero-downtime supervisor and module replacement.
What warranty, service, and support options are available?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime warranty on the chassis, combined with SMARTnet service tiers for 24/7 hardware replacement, software updates, and technical advisory support.