Note I used the word Routers, because unlike the 6500 platform Cisco actually designates the 7600 as a Router. Years ago there was effectively zero difference between the 6500 and 7600 platforms, starting in 2006 Cisco started splitting the features, functionality and available line cards between the two platforms. I won’t bore you with the full details, but if you are curious a concise overview of the differences is available here: http://cisco.cluepon.net/index.php/6500_7600_split
Phyber’s configuration consists of the 7606-S Chassis with the following line cards: RSP720-3CXL-GEWS-6748-SFP
WS-X6708-10G-3C The 7606-S Chassis was selected over the 7609-S for the space efficiency – simply put we can place three 7606s in the space consumed by one 7609. Even with only two Chassis deployed we have a significant amount of port density available to us at One Wilshire for interconnections with both Carrier and Customer networks. If you are curious more information on the 7606-S Chassis is available on Cisco’s web site: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/routers/ps368/ps371/product_data_s…
