Description
The Cisco 7600-ES20G3CXL is a high-performance Ethernet Services Plus line card designed for the Cisco 7600 Series routers, offering 20 ports of Gigabit Ethernet with DFC3CXL for enhanced scalability and service flexibility. Built to support high-density Ethernet aggregation, this module is ideal for service providers and enterprises requiring robust IP/MPLS edge services. Its modular design includes dual integrated 10-Gbps forwarding engines and supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 services, enabling advanced traffic management and QoS capabilities. The card is compatible with both copper and fiber interfaces, depending on the GBIC or SFP modules installed.
This line card features a Distributed Forwarding Card 3CXL (DFC3CXL), offering hardware-accelerated packet forwarding and scalability for large-scale deployments. It supports up to 256,000 IPv4 routes and extensive multicast and VPN capabilities, making it suitable for complex network environments. Key technical specifications include 20 Gigabit Ethernet ports, support for MPLS, VPLS, and advanced traffic engineering, and a forwarding rate of up to 40 Mpps. When purchasing used, buyers should confirm the condition of the ports, DFC functionality, and compatibility with their existing Cisco 7600 chassis and supervisor engines.