Chapter 1 Cisco 7200 VXR Product Overview

Physical Description

 

See Table 1-1for the Cisco 7200 VXR physical specifications and power requirements:

Table 1-1

Physical Specifications

 

 

Description

Specification

 

 

Midplane

Two primary PCI buses, and one secondary PCI bus

•With an NPE-G2 or NPE-G1 and an I/O controller installed, the I/O controller does not use bandwidth points, and the NPE-G2 or NPE-G1 does use bandwidth points. The NPE-G2 or NPE-G1 does not use bandwidth points if installed without the I/O controller.

•With an NSE-1, NPE-400, or NPE-300 installed: aggregate bandwidth of 900 Mbps1

•With n NPE-100, NPE-150, or NPE-200 installed: aggregate bandwidth of 600 Mbps

 

Three primary PCI buses—With the NPE-G2 or NPE-G1 installed, no I/O controller, and the Port

 

Adapter Jacket Card installed, three PCI buses are available. Aggregate bandwidth of the PCI buses

 

is 900 Mbps. The third PCI bus goes to the Port Adapter Jacket Card and provides unlimited

 

bandwidth for one port adapter.

 

 

Dimensions

5.25 in. x 16.8 in. x 17 in. (13.34 cm x 42.67 cm x 43.18 cm)

(H x W x D)

 

 

 

Weight

Chassis fully configured with a network processing engine or network services engine, I/O

 

controller, maximum number of port adapters, 2 power supplies, and a fan tray: ~ 50 lb (22.7 kg)

 

 

Heat dissipation

370W (1262 BTU2)

Chassis fan noise

Tested:

levels—single speed

• Front (I/O controller and port adapter side) 44.2 dB

fan

• Back (power supply side) 43.7 dB

 

 

• Left (fan side) 47.2 dB

 

• Right 44.8 dB

 

 

 

Maximum: 65 dB

 

 

Airflow

~80 cfm3

Temperature

32 to 104•F (0 to 40•C) operating; –4 to 149•F (–20 to 65•C) nonoperating

 

 

Humidity

10 to 90% noncondensing

 

 

Power Specifications

 

 

 

AC-input voltage rating

100–240 VAC4 wide input with power factor correction

AC-input current rating

5A5 at 100–240 VAC with the chassis fully configured

AC-input frequency

50/60 Hz6

rating

 

 

 

AC-input cable

18 AWG7 three-wire cable, with a three-lead IEC-320 receptacle on the power supply end, and a

 

country-dependent plug on the power source end

 

 

DC-output power

280W maximum (with either a single or dual power supply configuration)

 

 

DC-input voltage rating

–48 VDC8 nominal in North America

 

–60 VDC nominal in the European Community

Cisco 7200 VXR Installation and Configuration Guide

 

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7200 VXR specifications

The Cisco Systems 7200 VXR Series is a robust and highly scalable modular router designed to meet the demands of service providers and enterprises seeking high-performance solutions for their network infrastructures. Launched as part of the Cisco 7200 series, the VXR (Virtual Extensible Routing) variant enhances capabilities while providing effective support for a wide range of applications, including Internet Protocol (IP) routing, Voice over IP (VoIP), and Virtual Private Network (VPN) configurations.

At the core of the 7200 VXR is its modular design, which enables network administrators to customize the router according to their specific needs. The router supports a variety of interface cards, processing engines, and power supply options, ensuring flexibility for diverse network environments. This modularity facilitates easy upgrades and expansions, making it ideal for growing enterprises and service providers looking to future-proof their networks.

One of the standout features of the Cisco 7200 VXR is its impressive routing performance. It can handle a high level of traffic with low latency, which is critical for bandwidth-intensive applications. The router supports a wide array of routing protocols, including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Integrated Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS), providing versatility for various network topologies.

The 7200 VXR also incorporates advanced features for enhanced security and reliability. With support for IPsec VPNs, it enables secure data transmission across untrusted networks. The router also includes features like Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing network traffic, ensuring critical applications receive the bandwidth they require even during peak loads.

In terms of scalability, the Cisco 7200 VXR can support hundreds of thousands of routes and MAC addresses, making it suitable for large metropolitan area networks (MANs) as well as enterprise backbone applications. It also provides the capability to support IPv4 and IPv6 networks, preparing organizations for a transition to next-generation internet protocols.

Additional characteristics of the Cisco 7200 VXR include enhanced manageability through the Cisco IOS software, which offers a comprehensive command-line interface and support for network management protocols. The router is also energy-efficient, with options for redundant power supplies that ensure continuous availability and minimal downtime in mission-critical applications.

Overall, the Cisco Systems 7200 VXR represents a powerful solution that combines performance, scalability, and security, making it an excellent choice for organizations looking to enhance their network capabilities in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
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