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CISCO7609-S Overview
CISCO7609-S is a modular enterprise router engineered with a robust chassis design that features redundant power options and a flexible architecture. It integrates advanced WAN and LAN interface configurations with built-in services such as voice, video, and WAN optimization, ensuring high throughput and performance in demanding network environments.
Designed for high availability and mission-critical use cases, CISCO7609-S offers modular capabilities and VPN features that enhance secure communications while maintaining scalable redundancy. Its performance-driven design supports dual WAN connectivity, integrated firewall security, and versatile expansion options to meet diverse enterprise networking requirements.
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CISCO7609-S Specifications
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Width
- 19 inches
- Form Factor
- Chassis
- Depth
- 17 inches
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
- Weight
- 45 lbs
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Compliance Standards
- FCC, CE
- 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
- Integrated Services
- Voice, Video, WAN Optimization
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Broadband
- N/A
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply / Redundant
- LAN Ports
- Modular LAN
- Architecture
- Modular
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- WAN Ports
- Modular WAN
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Expansion Slots
- EHWIC, NIM
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45, SFP
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / RIP / Static Routing
- Throughput Capacity
- 2.0 Gbps
- Memory
- 2 GB
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN / N/A
- Remote Management
- SSH, Telnet, SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS
- Network Protocols
- TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6
- Features
- VPN, High Availability, Redundancy, Integrated Services, Modular Expansion, MPLS
- Power
- 800 Watt
- Product Name
- CISCO7609-S
CISCO7609-S Use Case
High-Performance Data Center Core Routing with Redundant Cooling
In large enterprise data centers, the Cisco 7609-S chassis with integrated front-to-back cooling fans delivers scalable 10/40/100 GbE core routing and switching. Its modular slot architecture and N+1 fan redundancy guarantee 99.99% uptime, seamless traffic growth and uninterrupted business operations.
Scalable Service Provider Edge Aggregation with Modular Cooling Fans
For ISPs and carriers, the Cisco 7609-S chassis including hot-swappable fans provides high-density MPLS, BGP and VPN edge termination. The chassis’ flexible line-card slots, advanced QoS and redundant cooling ensure consistent packet throughput, rapid service provisioning and 24/7 network availability.
Secure Hybrid Cloud Interconnect and Disaster Recovery Backbone
In hybrid cloud and DR deployments, the Cisco 7609-S chassis with efficient cooling fans supports high-bandwidth VXLAN and encrypted IPsec tunnels between on-premises data centers and public clouds. Its hot-swap power supplies and fan modules deliver low-latency replication, automated failover and continuous business resilience.
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Product Comparison Table 
| CISCO7609-S |  7609S-S32-10G-B-P |  7603S-RSP720CXL-P |  7604-2SUP7203B-2PS |  7604-S323B-10G-P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | FCC, CE | IEEE 802.3, FCC, CE | FCC, CE | FCC / CE | IEEE 802.3 / RoHS |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 17 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Type | Router | Switching Module | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10G | 10/100/1000, SFP+ | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 and 10G |
| Expansion Slots | EHWIC, NIM | SFP+ | NIM, EHWIC | SFP+ / NIM | NIM / SFP+ |
| Features | VPN, High Availability, Redundancy, Integrated Services, Modular Expansion, MPLS | VPN / MPLS / QoS / Redundancy | VPN, Redundancy, High Availability, Integrated Services, QoS, Modular Design | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall | VPN, Firewall, MPLS, IPv6 Compatible |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | N/A | 512 MB | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Modular | Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 3.5 inches | N/A | N/A | 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 | WAN Optimization, Security | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45, SFP | SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP, SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP+ |
| LAN Ports | Modular LAN | N/A | Modular LAN | 4 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 2 GB | N/A | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | N/A | 3+ Slots | 2 Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 |
| Power | 800 Watt | N/A | 550 W | 350 Watt | 250 Watt |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / Redundant | Chassis Redundant Power | AC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | CISCO7609-S | 7609S-S32-10G-B-P | 7603S-RSP720CXL-P | 7604-2SUP7203B-2PS | 7604-S323B-10G-P |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Switching Module for Enterprise Routers | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SSH, Telnet, SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS | CLI / SNMP | Telnet, SSH, SNMP | SSH / Telnet / SNMP | SSH / Telnet / SNMP |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | 10G per port | Gigabit | Gigabit | 10G |
| Stacking Capability | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 2.0 Gbps | 10Gbps per port | 720 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / N/A | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Modular WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | Modular WAN | Modular WAN | Modular WAN | 2 WAN | 1 WAN |
| Weight | 45 lbs | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 19 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
V
Vincent Hawke
5
Smooth integration with existing infrastructure and predictable operation.
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Warren Fulton
5
Handles large-scale traffic efficiently.
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Xavier Lowe
4
Reliable enterprise-grade Cisco hardware.
Y
Yves Collier
5
Minimal downtime and easy maintenance.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco 7609-S Chassis (SKU: CISCO7609-S)?
The Cisco 7609-S Chassis is a 9-slot, high-performance modular switching platform delivering up to 720 Gbps of system bandwidth for enterprise and service-provider core and distribution deployments.
What are the key features of the Cisco 7609-S Chassis?
Key features include nine modular slots, 720 Gbps non-blocking backplane, front-to-back cooling with redundant fans, dual power-supply support, and hot-swappable line cards for high availability.
How many line-card slots does the Cisco 7609-S support?
The Cisco 7609-S Chassis supports nine line-card slots, enabling flexible combinations of Gigabit Ethernet, 10-Gigabit Ethernet, and WAN interface cards.
What is the maximum switching capacity of the Cisco 7609-S?
The Cisco 7609-S delivers up to 720 Gbps of switching capacity and up to 650 Mpps of forwarding performance for wire-speed traffic processing.
Which supervisor engine modules are compatible with the 7609-S Chassis?
The Cisco 7609-S is compatible with Supervisor Engine 720, Supervisor Engine 720-3C, and Supervisor Engine 32, providing scalable route and packet processing performance.
Does the Cisco 7609-S Chassis include fans?
Yes, the Cisco 7609-S Chassis ships with front-to-back redundant fan trays that maintain optimal airflow and system cooling without service interruption.
What power-supply options are supported by the CISCO7609-S?
The chassis supports dual hot-swappable AC power modules (up to 2700 W each) or DC power modules (up to 3000 W each) for N+1 redundancy.
Is the Cisco 7609-S rack-mountable?
Yes, the Cisco 7609-S Chassis fits standard four-post 19-inch racks and occupies 4 rack units (4 RU) for datacenter integration.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the Cisco 7609-S?
The chassis measures 445 mm (H) × 444 mm (W) × 690 mm (D), weighs approximately 34 kg (75 lbs) fully loaded, and occupies 4 RU in a rack.
Which operating system runs on the Cisco 7609-S?
The Cisco 7609-S runs Cisco IOS Software with feature licenses such as IP Base, Enterprise Services, Advanced IP Services, and Service Provider feature sets.
What management interfaces does the 7609-S offer?
It provides a dedicated out-of-band Ethernet management port, RJ-45 and mini-GBIC console ports, and supports SNMP, RMON, and CLI-based management.
What redundancy features are available in the Cisco 7609-S?
Supports dual supervisor engines in continuous operation (RPR mode), redundant power supplies, redundant fans, and nonstop forwarding for high availability.
What are typical use cases for the Cisco 7609-S Chassis?
Ideal for enterprise campus backbones, service-provider edge/core networks, data-center aggregation, and high-density WAN aggregation deployments.
How do I install the Cisco 7609-S Chassis?
Mount the chassis on a four-post rack, install supervisor engines and line cards, insert power modules and fan trays, then connect the management console and network fabrics.
What warranty and support options are available for SKU CISCO7609-S?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty with 90-day software updates, and optional SMARTnet support for 24×7 access to OS updates, troubleshooting, and advance replacement service.