Cisco 7200 SeriesHigh-Performance Multifunction Routers
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Cisco 7200 SeriesHigh-Performance Multifunction Routers
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Enterprise and service provider customers continue to drive the need for optimizing operational and management costs, simplifying network management and increasing revenue opportunities. The Cisco 7200 addresses these requirements by collapsing functions previously performed by separate devices into a single, cost-effective platform. Through functional integration, the Cisco 7200 high-performance multifunction platform provides a single, cost-effective platform to support:
Customers can now enjoy significant cost savings and operational efficiency through a simplified network architecture that requires platforms and networks. The Cisco 7200 series routers can be leveraged across both enterprise and service provider networks to reduce WAN provisioning costs, support differentiated services, and provide value-added applications such as traffic management, accounting, and quality of service (QoS)---all from a single platform. Key applications for the Cisco 7200 series routers include:
The Cisco 7200 series delivers exceptional price/performance to meet the requirements of both enterprise and service providers. With its combination of scalable performance, density, and low per-port pricing, the Cisco 7200 allows network-layer capabilities to be extended to a much wider range of network configurations and environments. Customers can now gain the advantages of high-performance network-layer switching and services, including security, QoS, and traffic management to more locations throughout the network.
The Cisco 7200 series delivers the full suite of Cisco IOS® software services responsible for managing network security, allocating QoS among applications or users, and providing value-added services such as NetFlow accounting, compression, and encryption. QoS applications such as committed access rate (CAR), Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED), and Weighted Fair Queuing (WFQ) can be flexibly applied to provide precedence across IP addresses, applications, or specific users with a high level of granularity.
NetFlow technology, part of Cisco IOS software, enables critical benefits on the Cisco 7200 for both enterprise and service provider customers by efficiently providing the traffic accounting information required to increase revenue and decrease costs. NetFlow enhances key applications, including the following: flexible and detailed accounting, billing and charge back for network and application resource utilization; proactive network monitoring and trouble resolution; and responsive tactical network engineering and strategic network planning.
The Cisco 7200 series consisting of bundled two-slot Cisco 7202 routers, a four-slot Cisco 7204, a six-slot Cisco 7206, a four-slot Cisco 7204VXR, and a six-slot Cisco 7206VXR router. The Cisco 7200 series offers scalable density with a very wide range of interfaces. These interfaces include
With these higher-density port adapters, the Cisco 7206VXR with NPE-300 supports up to 48 Ethernet or serial (clear channel or channelized) ports, 24 Token Ring ports, 12 HSSI ports, and up to six Fast Ethernet, or ATM ports. With the availability of both four- and six-slot chassis, density is scalable to meet diverse needs.
The Cisco 7200 series sets new standards in price/performance, meeting requirements for high-performance Layer 3 services at an affordable price. Four processors are available: NPE-100, NPE-150, NPE-200, and NPE-300. With a 263 MHz RISC processor and 32 MB of SDRAM, NPE-300 is the highest-performance NPE delivering 300,000 packets per second (pps). The NPE-200 uses a 200 MHz RISC processor and 4 MB of SRAM delivering 200,000 pps. NPE-100 and NPE-150 both utilize a 150 MHz RISC processor, but the inclusion of 1 MB of SRAM on the NPE-150 provides 50 percent greater performance, delivering 150,000 pps. The NPE-100 with no SRAM provides the most cost-effective NPE and performs at 100,000 pps.
| The New Cisco 7204VXR and Cisco 7206VXR |  |
The Cisco 7200VXR systems include a 1 Gbps midplane and up to six high-speed adapters configurable in a 7200 router when used with the new Network Processor Engine NPE-300. Using two independent 32-bit, 50 MHz, 1.6 Gbps PCI buses, the VXR systems deliver a throughput of up to 1 Gbps when used with the NPE-300. The VXR chassis support the new NPE-300 in addition to the NPE-100, NPE-150, and the NPE-200 supported in Cisco 7206 and Cisco 7204.
In addition, the VXR midplane includes a Multiservice Interchange (MIX), which supports switching of DS0 time slots via MIX interconnects across the midplane to each port adapter slot. The midplane and the MIX also support distribution of clocking between channelized interfaces on the Cisco 7200VXR to support voice and other constant-bit-rate applications
The MIX in the Cisco 7200 VXR provides the ability to switch DS0 time slots between multichannel T1 and E1 interfaces, much like time division multiplexing (TDM) capabilities. In the future, this will enable the Cisco 7200 VXR to switch DS0 voice channels on a T1/E1 interface on one port adapter to and from a separate voice processing port adapter. It will also enable DS0s to be switched through the Cisco 7200 VXR without any processing, a requirement in certain voice configurations.
The VXR midplane provides two full-duplex 8.192 Mbps TDM streams between each port adapter slot and the MIX, which is capable of switching DS0s on all 12 8.192 Mbps streams. Each stream can support up to 128 DS0 channels. Port adapters that can take advantage of this new capability of the VXR chassis will be announced in the future.
In addition to the enhanced features of higher performance, the support for NPE-300, and the addition of MIX, the VXR chassis support the same desired features of reliability of Cisco 7206 and Cisco 7204 with dual power supplies and hot insertion and removal of port adapters.
Configuration Flexibility
| Cisco 7202 | Cisco 7204 | Cisco 7206 | Cisco 7204VXR | Cisco 7206VXR | |
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| NPE-300 | 4 | 4 | |||
| NPE-200 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| NPE-150 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| NPE-100 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The Cisco 7202 delivers a unique combination of low-price, high-end performance and a rich set of Layer 3 features delivered by Cisco IOS software. This combination of price and performance offers service providers and enterprise customers a cost-effective platform that supports differentiated CPE services such as high-speed LAN interconnect, virtual private networks (VPNs), and Internet access, giving them control over WAN resources.
The Cisco 7202 is a two-slot version of the Cisco 7200 leveraging the same components of the other routers in the Cisco 7200 series and available in several bundles. The Cisco 7202 bundles offer an exceptional value by combining the convenience of preconfigured systems with performance and value pricing. As a member of the Cisco 7200 series, the Cisco 7202 also enjoys the same level of high availability, service ability, and manageability as the Cisco 7204 and 7206 platforms. Each Cisco 7202 bundle includes the following elements:
The type of WAN port adapter included in the bundle differentiates the Cisco 7202 bundles. Customers can select between ATM OC-3 single-mode, ATM OC-3 multimode, and serial T3 (with integrated CSU/DSU) connectivity options. The second---or free---slot will flexibly support any Cisco 7200-supported single-wide port adapter to include Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, 100VG-AnyLAN, Token Ring, Filter Distributed Data Interface FDDI, serial, multichannel T1/E1, and ATM. For complete details on the Cisco 7202 router bundles, please refer to http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/733/7200/c7202_an.htm.
Key to the Cisco 7202 is the full suite of Cisco IOS software services responsible for managing network security, allocating QoS among applications or users, and providing value-added services such as NetFlow accounting, compression, and encryption. Through support for high-speed QoS classification capabilities such as CAR, WRED, and WFQ, the 7202 provides a cost-effective platform for delivering granular QoS levels to different enterprise applications.
The Cisco 7200 series offers exceptional reliability, availability, and serviceability designed to handle mission-critical applications. To ensure high system availability, Cisco 7200 systems support dual current-sharing power supplies (AC or DC) and online insertion and removal (OIR) of port adapters so that interfaces can be added, removed, or replaced without service interruption. A PC Flash memory card enhances reliability by storing backup software images and configuration files. For maximum uptime, the Cisco 7200 supports Cisco IOS Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP), which provides fast cutover to a backup router in the event of a system or link failure. Environmental monitors have levels of escalation so that the operator may take corrective action prior to any system shutdown. To enhance serviceability, each component of the Cisco 7200 system is field replaceable.
The Cisco 7200 also includes an HTML-based management tool to simplify router configuration and management. Customers can use a Web browser to navigate through command-line interface (CLI) with hot links. With a logical view of the hardware configuration, customers can simply point and click on interfaces to check status or modify configurations. Customers can also perform basic troubleshooting operations such as verifying software versions through hot links.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can more profitably support large numbers of subscribers who require fast WAN connections at remote POPs. In the WAN environment, the Cisco 7200 offers high serial and channelized interface density and high-availability features with a low price per port. Its compact size of just three rack units conserves precious rack space. With support for dual power, OIR, and field-replaceable components, ISPs can minimize network downtime and maintain revenue-generating applications and services. QoS services can also be flexibly applied to maximize precious WAN resources.
Enterprise regional offices or service provider CPE environments can benefit from multiservice integration (data, voice, and video). The Cisco 7200 allows a single network element to be provisioned and managed, thus significantly reducing costs and capital outlay. Service providers can leverage a single platform to reach farther into the enterprise and increase revenue opportunities by offering differentiated such as virtual private networks VPNs and Web hosting. Bundled services, including switched LAN and Internet, can also be offered to multiple customers but provisioned off of the same physical platform.
IBM campuses and data centers use Cisco 7200 series high-performance multifunction routers taking advantage of high Token Ring density with up to 24 ports and direct mainframe channel connectivity. Providing high feature performance and full Cisco IOS support for routing and bridging, the Cisco 7200 offers a cost-effective, collapsed backbone solution for campus Token Ring networks. With direct IBM channel connectivity, the Cisco 7200 provides a cost-effective solution for distributed mainframes, commanding more of the network and providing a single-platform solution as customers migrate to IP-based networks.
The Cisco 7200 series routers provide an excellent combination of performance, reliability and functionality, making them the platform of choice for high-performance VPN gateway applications. Cisco IOS VPN services, including tunneling features L2F, L2TP, and GRE tunneling and the security features IP Sec and firewall, combined with a performance of 100-300 kpps of fast switching and a choice of port adapters, make the 7200 routers an ideal choice for gateway applications. Enterprises and ISPs use the 7200 series routers as the preferred customer premises equipment (CPE) equipment for a wide variety of gateway applications.
The Cisco 7200 offers enterprise and service provider customers with a cost-effective, single-platform solution with the high-end performance, density, availability, and scalability to be deployed across the network from enterprise/CPE to POP environments. By leveraging the multifunction capabilities of the Cisco 7200, customers can simplify the network architecture, significantly reducing costs and increasing revenue opportunities through value-added services.
Cisco 7200 series routers integrate Frame Relay, ATM, and Layer 3 functionality, and allow services such as mixed IP traffic, frame to ATM conversion, and circuit emulation services all to be carried over the same WAN link. Numerous next-generation multiservice software and hardware capabilities are converging in the Cisco 7200 series routers to allow them to act as both transport and gateway nodes for large-scale multiservice networks. These capabilities are evolving in four areas:
Cisco 7204VXR and Cisco 7206VXR systems include a new multiservice capability, Multiservice Interchange (MIX). Future voice applications being developed for the Cisco open multiservice architecture will provide seamless, end-to-end call management in both the packet and digital voice domains. With MIX, a Cisco 7200 series router can connect to both the legacy campus PBX and the PSTN, and provide the same call control capabilities for PBX-to-PSTN calls as will be provided for VoX calls on the enterprise network. In addition, MIX-enabled multichannel port adapters will combine digital voice channels with packet channels on a channelized access link to achieve access cost savings, but without requiring a separate TDM multiplexer. This will allow 128 DS0 channels to be switched from a channelized WAN link to interfaces connecting to PBX, video codec, or other TDM-oriented devices.
These multiservice capabilities give enterprise customers a manageable migration path to robust, cost-effective, multiservice networks.
The Cisco 7200 series offers a rich set of capabilities that address requirements for performance, density, high reliability, availability, serviceability, and manageability.
NPE Specifications
| Feature | Benefit |
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| High Performance | |
| High performance |
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| Multifunction Support | |
| Multifunction support |
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| Applications |
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| Interfaces |
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| Fast Ethernet port on I/O controller |
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| Common port adapters with Cisco 7500/VIP |
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| Multiservice Support | |
| Multiservice interchange (MIX) |
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| Port adapters |
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| Highest Network Up-Time | |
| Online insertion and removal of port adapters |
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| Dual power supplies with current sharing |
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| Fast boot |
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| Environmental monitoring |
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| Manageability and Serviceability | |
| CiscoWorks and CiscoView |
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| Cisco Web browser management interface |
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| System flash memory |
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| Field-replaceable components |
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| Integrated CSU/DSU in the port adapters |
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| Ergonomic Design | |
| Status and health LEDs |
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| Easy access to all components |
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| Flexible rack-mounting |
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| Cable management |
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The Cisco 7200 product series provides high-density and broad media support. The modularity of these platforms allows users to select the exact configuration required to optimize installations and network designs for cost and functionality.
Cisco 7200 Network Processing Engine Family
| Processor | NPE-100 | NPE-150 | NPE-200 | NPE-300 |
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| Processor type | MIPS R4700 150 MHz CPU |
MIPS R4700, 150 MHz CPU |
MIPS R5000 200 MHz CPU |
MIPS R7000 263MHz CPU |
| On-board RAM | No static RAM | 1 MB SRAM | 4 MB SRAM | 32 MB SDRAM |
| Configurable RAM | 32 MB default, configurable to 128 MB | 32 MB default, configurable to 128 MB | 32 MB default, configurable to 128 MB | 32 MB default, configurable to 256 MB |
| Chassis support | 7204, 7206, 7204VXR, 7206VXR |
7202, 7204, 7206, 7204VXR, 7206VXR |
7204, 7206, 7204VXR, 7206VXR |
7204VXR, 7206VXR |
Cisco 7200 Series Density Ranges
| Feature | Cisco 7202 | Cisco 7204 | Cisco 7206 | Cisco 7204VXR | Cisco 7206VXR |
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| Configurable slots | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Ethernet (10BaseT) ports | 8 | 32 | 48 | 32 | 48 |
| Ethernet (10BaseFL) ports | 5 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 30 |
| Fast Ethernet (TX) ports | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | Up to 6* |
| Fast Ethernet (FX) ports | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | Up to 6* |
| EtherSwitch port adapters | N/A | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 100VG-AnyLAN ports | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | Up to 6* |
| FDDI (FDX, HDX) ports | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| ATM ports | 1+ | 3 | 3 | 4 | Up to 6* |
| Packet over SONET | 1+ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| ATM-CES port adapters (voice, video, and data), dual-wide | N/A | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Token Ring (FDX, HDX) ports | 4 | 16 | 24 | 16 | 24 |
| Synchronous serial ports | 8 | 32 | 48 | 32 | 48 |
| ISDN BRI ports (U and S/T) | 8 | 32 | 48 | 32 | 48 |
| ISDN PRI, multichannel T1/E1 Ports | 8+ | 32 | 48 | 32 | 48 |
| Multichannel T3 ports | 1 | 2 | 2 | Up to 4* | Up to 6* |
| HSSI ports | 2 | 6 | 6 | Up to 8* | Up to 12* |
| Packet over T3/E3 ports (integrated DSU) | 2+ | 6 | 6 | Up to 8* | Up to 12* |
| IBM channel interface ports (ESCON and Parallel) | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Notes:
1 Operational considerations may reduce the number of port adapters or
a given number of parts that can be supported below the maximum
* Using an NPE-300 with appropriate configurations
+ In addition to the bundled ports
The Cisco 7200 offers six software subsets. These include:
One software set is minimally required to operate the system. In addition, software feature licenses are required as applicable to license specifc features within software subsets.
Software Feature Licenses
| Category | Software Feature Licenses |
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| WAN packet protocols plus | X.25, X.25 switching, Frame Relay, SMDS, Frame Relay switching, ATM DXI, SMDS over ATM, NetFlow switching, and NetFlow data export |
| BGP, EGP, and tag switching for Internet scale routing | BGP, EGP for Internet scale routing |
| Tag switch controller | Tag switching control of an external ATM switch |
Cisco 7200 Dimensions and Weight Specifications
| Features | Cisco 7204 /Cisco 7204VXR | Cisco 7206/Cisco 7206VXR |
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| Height | 5.25 in. (13.34 cm) | 5.25 in. (13.34 cm) |
| Width | 16.8 in. (42.67 cm) | 16.8 in. (42.67 cm) |
| Depth | 17 in. (43.18 cm) | 17 in. (43.18 cm) |
| Weight (max.) | 50 lb. (22.7 kg) | 50 lb. (22.7 kg) |
| Weight (installation/minimum) | 36.60 lb.(16.64 kg) | 36.60 lb. (16.64 kg) |
Cisco 7200 Series Power Requirements
| Features | Cisco 7204/Cisco 7204VXR | Cisco 7206/Cisco 7206VXR |
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| Input, VA output, watts | 370W max. 280W max. |
370Wmax. 280W max. |
| AC input voltage | 100 to 240 VAC | 100 to 240 VAC |
| Frequency | 50 to 60 Hz | 50 to 60 Hz |
| AC input current | 5A max. @ 110 VAC 5A max. @ 110 VAC 2.5A max. @ 240 VAC 2.5A max. @ 240 VAC |
5A max. @ 110 VAC 5A max. @ 110 VAC 2.5A max. @ 240 VAC 2.5A max. @ 240 VAC |
| DC input current | 5.8A max. @ -48VDC | 5.8A max. @ -48VDC |
| Heat dissipation | 560W (1262 Btu/hr) | 560W (1262 Btu/hr) |
| DC input voltage | --38 VDC min. -48 VDC nominal -72 VDC max. |
-38 VDC min. -48 VDC nominal -72 VDC max. |
Cisco 7200 Family Environmental Specifications
| Function | Cisco 7204 /Cisco 7204VXR | Cisco 7206/Cisco 7206VXR |
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| Operating temperature | 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C) | 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C) |
| Relative humidity | 10 to 90% noncondensing | 10 to 90% noncondensing |
| Non-operating temperature | -4 to 149° F (-20 to 65° C) | -4 to 149° F (-20 to 65° C) |
The Cisco 7200 series conforms to the following set of safety and regulatory standards:
Posted: Fri Apr 23 17:43:17 PDT 1999
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