The Cisco NPE-G2 Network Processing Engine is a high-performance routing engine designed to enhance the capabilities of Cisco 7200 Series routers. Engineered for enterprise WAN, service provider edge, branch aggregation, and data center edge deployments, it delivers significantly improved routing performance, higher packet forwarding capacity, and advanced processing capabilities for bandwidth-intensive network environments.

The NPE-G2 features three integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing high-speed connectivity for LAN, WAN, and edge routing applications. With forwarding performance of up to 2 million packets per second (Mpps), it supports high-volume IP traffic while maintaining low latency and reliable network operation.

Powered by Cisco IOS, the Network Processing Engine supports advanced networking technologies including Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF), IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, multicast routing, NAT, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and Quality of Service (QoS). These capabilities enable organizations to deploy secure, scalable, and high-performance routing solutions for enterprise and carrier networks.

Designed with a modular architecture, the Cisco NPE-G2 supports compatible Cisco 7200 Series Port Adapters, allowing organizations to expand WAN connectivity and interface options as network requirements evolve. The platform also features expandable DRAM and CompactFlash storage, enabling support for advanced Cisco IOS features and future infrastructure growth.

The NPE-G2 integrates seamlessly into Cisco 7200 Series chassis, using the host platform's power and cooling systems for simplified deployment and maintenance. Its enterprise-class architecture ensures dependable performance for business-critical routing, voice, video, and data applications.

Ideal for enterprise WAN routing, service provider edge networks, branch network aggregation, high-speed IP routing, network infrastructure upgrades, and data center edge connectivity, the Cisco NPE-G2 Network Processing Engine delivers scalable performance, advanced routing capabilities, and reliable operation for demanding Cisco 7200 Series deployments.