The Cisco 7600 Series Route Switch Processor 720 (RSP 720) is designed to deliver high scalability, performance, and fast convergence for voice, video, data, and mobility services. It enables service convergence and management of various applications over different access mediums on a single platform.
The Cisco 7600 Series Route Switch Processor 720 (RSP 720) provides a high‑performance 720‑Gbps crossbar switch fabric and a dedicated ASIC‑based forwarding engine. It supports 4‑port 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 48‑port 10/100/1000 line cards, delivering up to 400 Mpps of packet processing with hardware‑enabled IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, QoS, and security features.
The data sheet lists supported chassis (Cisco 7604, 7606, 7606‑S, 7609, 7609‑S, 7613), power consumption (310 W), physical dimensions (1.6 × 15.3 × 16.3 in), and environmental specifications, as well as ordering information and compliance certifications.
| Supported chassis | Cisco 7604, 7606, 7606‑S, 7609, 7609‑S, 7613 |
|---|---|
| Switch fabric capacity per slot | 40 Gbps |
| Maximum forwarding rate | Up to 400 Mpps |
| Power consumption | 310 W |
| Physical dimensions (H × W × D) | 1.6 × 15.3 × 16.3 in |
| Weight | 11.5 lb |
| Operating temperature | 32 °F to 104 °F |
| Route processor memory | 1‑4 GB DRAM (1 GB default) |
Each slot provides a 40 Gbps bandwidth capacity.
The RSP 720 can forward up to 400 Mpps.
It supports Cisco 7604, 7606, 7606‑S, 7609, 7609‑S, and 7613 chassis.
The device consumes approximately 310 W.