Specifications

Chapter 1 Routing
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Cisco 7200 Series
Cisco 7200 Series
The Cisco 7200 Series routers deliver
exceptional price/performance, versatility, and
feature-richness in a compact form factor. The
Cisco 7200 is ideal as a WAN aggregator for the
Service Provider (small POP) or enterprise edge,
an enterprise WAN gateway, a high-end managed
CPE, or as a small core router. With the hardware supported IPsec encryption module as
well as robust firewall and VRF aware IPSec/NAT support, the Cisco 7200 is ideal for
integrated security service. The platform also supports sites that require IBM data center
connectivity as well as multifunction capabilities that combine all the above for
multiservice voice, video, and data traffic.
A key strength of the Cisco 7200 is its modularity. With a choice of 4- and 6-slot chassis, a
selection of processors providing up to 1 Mpps, an extensive range of LAN and WAN
interfaces with up to 48 ports per chassis, and single or dual power supplies, the customer
can customize their system to achieve the performance, connectivity, and capacity desired.
This modularity combined with a low initial price point guarantees both investment
protection and maximum return on investment, allowing the customer to upgrade and/or
redeploy their Cisco 7200 as their network needs change.
When to Sell
Key Features
• Compact Form Factor—Up to six port adapters in a fully modular 3RU form factor.
• Exceptional Value—As the most powerful single-processor platform, the Cisco 7200
offers customers a superior price/performance ratio supporting high-speed media and
high-density configurations with up to 1 million packets per second processing at a
competitive price point
• Feature Rich—Full support for Cisco IOS software and enhancements for
high-performance network services; offers industry-leading network services, including:
MPLS, broadband aggregation, quality of service (QoS), Service Management router,
IBM data center, Storage Area Network application, security, and voice/video/data
support
• Connectivity/Flexibility—Provides high port density and an extensive range of LAN and
WAN media, the Cisco 7200 dramatically reduces the cost per port and allows for flexible
configurations to meet your specific network needs
• Common port adapters—Port adapters are shared with the Cisco 7300, 7400, 7500, and
7600 (w/FlexWAN Module), which simplifies sparing and protects customer investment
in interfaces
Competitive Products
Sell This Product When a Customer Needs These Features
Cisco 7204VXR
• 4-slot chassis
• Modular processor: 225, 400, or 1 Mpps (NPE-225, NPE-400, NPE-G1)
• 1.2 Gbps backplane
• MIX-enabled bus for data/voice/video applications
Cisco 7206VXR
• 6-slot chassis
• Modular processor: 225, 400, or 1 Mpps (NPE-225, NPE-400, NPE-G1)
• 1.2 Gbps backplane
• MIX-enabled bus for data/voice/video applications
• Redback: SMS-500, SMS-1800
• Juniper: M5, M10, M7i, M10i
• Juniper: ERX700, ERX1400