CISCO7609 Cisco 7609 Router Chassis
Cisco CISCO7609 7609 9-Slot Router Chassis
Enterprise Cisco 7609 9-Slot Router Chassis for High-Performance WAN, Edge, and Service Provider Networks
The Cisco CISCO7609 7600 Series 9-Slot Modular Router Chassis is a scalable enterprise and service provider platform designed for high-performance core, edge, and aggregation networking. Its 9 vertical module slots support compatible Cisco 7600 Supervisor Engines, Route Switch Processors (RSPs), Ethernet interfaces, WAN modules, and service modules, allowing organizations to build flexible network infrastructures for changing bandwidth and connectivity requirements.
Designed for advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, the CISCO7609 supports IPv4/IPv6 routing, IP/MPLS, Carrier Ethernet, Metro Ethernet, VPN services, multicast, QoS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and IS-IS, depending on the installed hardware and software configuration. Its modular architecture also supports redundant supervisors and power supplies, providing improved resilience and availability for mission-critical network operations.
The Cisco CISCO7609 is an ideal solution for enterprise edge routing, service provider networks, IP/MPLS deployments, Carrier Ethernet infrastructure, Metro Ethernet aggregation, high-availability core networks, and large-scale WAN environments. Its flexible chassis architecture enables organizations to deploy a wide range of network interfaces and services while maintaining a scalable Cisco IOS-based routing infrastructure.
Product Specifications - Cisco CISCO7609 7600 Series 9-Slot Modular Router Chassis
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco CISCO7609 7600 Series 9-Slot Modular Router Chassis |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | CISCO7609 |
| Product Series | Cisco 7600 Series |
| Product Type | Modular Router Chassis |
| Chassis Model | Cisco 7609 |
| Module Slots | 9 Vertical Module Slots |
| Slot Architecture | Vertical Modular Slot Design |
| Supervisor Support | Cisco 7600 Series Supervisor Engines |
| Route Switch Processor Support | Cisco RSP Series Processors |
| Interface Module Support | Cisco 7600 Series Ethernet, WAN and Service Modules |
| Switching Architecture | High-Performance Modular Switching Fabric |
| Backplane / Switching Fabric | Scalable, Platform and Supervisor Dependent |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| IPv4 Routing | Supported |
| IPv6 Routing | Supported |
| IP/MPLS | Supported |
| Carrier Ethernet | Supported |
| Metro Ethernet | Supported |
| VPN Services | Supported |
| QoS | Advanced Quality of Service |
| Multicast | Supported |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, RIP and Static Routing |
| Ethernet Support | Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Module Dependent |
| WAN Connectivity | Optical and Serial WAN Interfaces, Module Dependent |
| Service Modules | Supported |
| High Availability | Redundant Supervisor and Power Configurations |
| Supervisor Redundancy | Supported with Compatible Supervisor Configurations |
| Power Supply | Modular Redundant AC/DC Power Supplies |
| Power Redundancy | Supported |
| Cooling | Chassis-Based Redundant Fan Architecture |
| Management | Cisco IOS CLI, SNMP and Cisco Network Management Tools |
| Network Services | Routing, Switching, MPLS, VPN, QoS and Carrier Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mountable Modular Chassis |
| Rack Installation | Standard Data Center Rack |
| Deployment | Enterprise Core, Service Provider Edge and Aggregation |
| Application | Core Routing, Edge Routing, IP/MPLS, Carrier Ethernet and Metro Ethernet |
| Compatibility | Cisco 7600 Series Supervisor Engines, RSPs and Interface Modules |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Use Cases | Enterprise Edge Routing, Service Provider Networks, IP/MPLS, Carrier Ethernet, Metro Ethernet Aggregation, High-Availability Core Networking |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco CISCO7609?
The Cisco CISCO7609 is a 9-slot modular router chassis from the Cisco 7600 Series, designed to support enterprise and service provider networks with scalable routing, switching, and high-performance WAN connectivity.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco CISCO7609?
The Cisco CISCO7609 is ideal for telecommunications providers, internet service providers, large enterprises, government organizations, and data centers requiring a scalable, modular routing platform for core and edge networking.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco CISCO7609 worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco CISCO7609 offers enterprise-grade reliability, modular scalability, and proven Cisco routing performance at a significantly lower cost, making it an excellent investment for infrastructure expansion.
Q4. What modules are supported by the Cisco CISCO7609?
The Cisco CISCO7609 supports compatible Cisco 7600 Series Supervisor Engines, Route Switch Processors (RSPs), Ethernet interface modules, WAN interface cards, and service modules, allowing flexible network configurations.
Q5. Does the Cisco CISCO7609 support redundant components?
Yes. The chassis is designed to support redundant Supervisor Engines, power supplies, cooling modules, and other critical hardware to maximize network availability and operational resilience.
