RSP720-3CXL-GE Cisco 7600 Route Switch Processor 720GBps Fabric, PFC3CXL, GE
Cisco RSP720-3CXL-GE 7600 Route Switch Processor 720Gbps Fabric PFC3CXL
High-Performance Cisco 7600 Series Supervisor Module with Advanced Hardware Acceleration
The Cisco RSP720-3CXL-GE Route Switch Processor is a high-performance supervisor module engineered for Cisco 7600 Series routers, delivering carrier-grade scalability, resiliency, and hardware-accelerated services for service provider and large enterprise networks. Built around a powerful 720 Gbps crossbar switch fabric, this processor enables high-density forwarding and supports up to 40 Gbps per slot, making it ideal for IP/MPLS edge and core deployments.
Equipped with the PFC3CXL (Policy Feature Card) and MSFC4 (Multilayer Switch Feature Card), the RSP720-3CXL-GE provides industry-leading hardware forwarding performance - up to 400 Mpps for IPv4 and 200 Mpps for IPv6 - and supports Internet-scale routing tables with up to 1 million IPv4 routes and 500,000 IPv6 routes in hardware. Advanced features such as MPLS, hierarchical QoS, ACLs, traffic policing, and NetFlow are all accelerated in hardware for consistent, predictable performance.
Designed for high availability, the module supports Stateful Switchover (SSO) and Nonstop Forwarding (NSF), ensuring minimal disruption during maintenance or failover events. With onboard Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports, ample control-plane memory, and optimized power efficiency, the Cisco RSP720-3CXL-GE is a proven solution for carrier-grade, high-touch routing environments requiring scalability, reliability, and long-term stability.
Product Specifications – Cisco RSP720-3CXL-GE Route Switch Processor for Cisco 7600 Series
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| Category | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco RSP720-3CXL-GE |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | RSP720-3CXL-GE |
| Device Type | Route Switch Processor / Supervisor Module |
| Platform Series | Cisco 7600 Series Routers |
| Primary Role | Control plane, data plane switching, and hardware-based forwarding |
| Integrated Switch Fabric | 720 Gbps Crossbar Fabric |
| Per-Slot Bandwidth Support | Up to 40 Gbps per slot |
| Forwarding Performance (IPv4) | Up to 400 Mpps |
| Forwarding Performance (IPv6) | Up to 200 Mpps |
| Policy Feature Card (PFC) | PFC3CXL (High-Capacity Policy Feature Card) |
| Routing Engine | MSFC4 (Multilayer Switch Feature Card 4) |
| Hardware-Based Services | ACLs, QoS, traffic policing, NetFlow, MPLS |
| Route Table Capacity (IPv4) | Up to 1,000,000 hardware routes |
| Route Table Capacity (IPv6) | Up to 500,000 hardware routes |
| MPLS Support | MPLS, LDP, RSVP-TE, L2/L3 VPNs |
| Quality of Service (QoS) | Advanced hierarchical QoS, policing, shaping |
| Security Features | Hardware ACLs, uRPF, control plane policing (CoPP) |
| High Availability | Stateful Switchover (SSO), Nonstop Forwarding (NSF) |
| Redundancy Support | Dual RSP operation supported (chassis dependent) |
| Onboard Interfaces | 2 × Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports |
| Additional Management Port | 1 × 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet |
| Route Processor Memory | 2 GB DRAM (Upgradeable to 4 GB) |
| Service Processor Memory | 1 GB DRAM (Upgradeable to 2 GB) |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS Software |
| Form Factor | Plug-in module |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes (chassis dependent) |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 160W (typical) |
| Cooling | Chassis-based cooling |
| Compatible Chassis | Cisco 7604, 7606, 7606-S, 7609, 7609-S, 7613 |
| Target Deployment | Service Provider Edge, Enterprise Core |
| Primary Use Case – Routing | Internet-scale IPv4/IPv6 routing |
| Primary Use Case – MPLS | High-touch IP/MPLS edge services |
| Primary Use Case – Availability | Carrier-grade nonstop operations |
| Energy Efficiency | Optimized for high-performance, carrier-grade deployments |
| Package Contents | RSP720-3CXL-GE Module |
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FAQs:
Q1. What is the difference between the "3C" and "3CXL" versions of this processor?
The "3CXL" version (Extra Large) features significantly higher table capacities. While the standard 3C supports up to 256,000 IPv4 routes, the 3CXL supports up to 1,000,000 routes, making it necessary for full Internet BGP tables.
Q2. Does the RSP720-3CXL-GE include 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports?
No, this specific model (GE version) features Gigabit Ethernet uplinks (SFP). If you require native 10GbE uplinks, you would need the RSP720-3CXL-10GE model.
Q3. Which Cisco 7600 chassis models are compatible with this module?
The RSP720-3CXL-GE is compatible with the Cisco 7604, 7606, 7606-S, 7609, 7609-S, and 7613. Note that the 7603 chassis is generally not supported.
Q4. Can this module be used in a redundant configuration?
Yes. You can install two RSP720 modules in supported chassis to enable high-availability features like Route Processor Redundancy (RPR) and Stateful Switchover (SSO).
Q5. What memory comes standard on the RSP720-3CXL-GE?
Typically, the module ships with 2GB of DRAM for the Route Processor and 1GB for the Service Processor, which is sufficient for most high-scale routing environments.
