Cisco RSP720-3CXL-GE 7600 Route Switch Processor 720Gbps fabric PFC3CXLGE

Description:

The Cisco RSP720-3CXL-GE Route Switch Processor is used in Cisco 7600 Series routers to provide high-performance routing, switching control, and system management for large-scale enterprise and service provider network infrastructures. It integrates the PFC3CXL forwarding engine and supports high-speed switching fabric performance to enable advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 processing within modular routing platforms. Commonly installed in Cisco 7600 Series routers deployed in service provider networks, enterprise backbone infrastructures, and large campus core environments where high-capacity routing and traffic management are required. Network engineers and system integrators use this processor module for router upgrades, replacement of existing route processors, expansion of routing capacity, and maintaining high-performance network backbone operations.

Applications:

The Cisco RSP720-3CXL-GE processor module is used in high-capacity networking environments where advanced routing and switching control is required within Cisco 7600 Series routers. It is commonly deployed in service provider networks, enterprise backbone infrastructures, data center edge environments, and large campus core networks to manage traffic routing, network segmentation, and high-speed packet forwarding. The module enables reliable routing operations and supports scalable network performance for large volumes of enterprise and internet traffic.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): RSP720-3CXL-GE
• Product Type: Route Switch Processor Module
• Series: Cisco 7600 Series Router
• Switching Fabric Capacity: Up to 720 Gbps
• Forwarding Engine: PFC3CXL (Policy Feature Card 3CXL)
• Integrated Interface: 1 × Gigabit Ethernet Management Port
• Routing Support: Advanced Layer 3 routing and traffic management
• Compatibility: Cisco 7600 Series Modular Routers
• Control Functions: Routing engine, system management, and packet forwarding control
• Installation Type: Modular Route Processor Card
• Deployment: Enterprise backbone and service provider core networks

Common Replacements:

• Cisco RSP720-3C-GE Route Switch Processor
• Cisco SUP2T Supervisor Engine for Catalyst 6500
• Cisco ASR1001-X Aggregation Services Router