Cisco NPE‑G2 – Network Processing Engine for Cisco 7200VXR / uBR7200 Series
Model Name : NPE‑G2 (Network Processing Engine G2)
Brand : Cisco
Key Features:
- Up to 2 million pps forwarding in Cisco Express Forwarding mode—double the NPE‑G1 performance
- 3 × 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN ports, copper or SFP optics, that do not consume bandwidth on the midplane
- 1 × dedicated 10/100 Management Ethernet port ensures out-of-band access
- 2 × USB ports for storage and secure token devices
- 1 GB DRAM standard (upgradable to 2 GB DRAM); 256 MB Compact Flash and 64 MB bootflash
- Built-in console, auxiliary, and flash functionality—eliminates need for separate I/O controller
- Supports advanced Cisco IOS features: NetFlow, MPLS, IPsec VPN, QoS, ACLs, and more
- Compatible with Cisco IOS 12.4(4)XD, 12.4(11)T, 12.5M, 12.2SB, and 12.2SRC
30 days Warranty
Condition : Refurbished
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Cisco NPE‑G2 is a high-performance network processing engine designed for the Cisco 7204VXR, 7206VXR, and uBR7200 series routers.
Featuring a 1.67 GHz Freescale/Motorola CPU, it delivers up to 2 Mpps forwarding performance, doubling the throughput of the prior NPE‑G1 module.
The NPE‑G2 includes three built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports (supporting copper or SFP optics), one dedicated management Ethernet port, USB ports, and integrated console and flash storage, eliminating the need for a separate I/O controller.
With 1 GB DRAM (upgradeable), 256 MB CompactFlash, and broad IOS feature support, it enables scalable WAN, MPLS, VPN, QoS, and advanced security deployments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Which routers support NPE‑G2?
A: It’s compatible with the Cisco 7204VXR, 7206VXR, and uBR7200 series (e.g. uBR7246VXR).
Q2: What hardware performance improvements does it bring?
A: It doubles the performance compared to NPE‑G1, reaching up to 2 Mpps forwarding.
Q3: Do I still need a separate I/O controller?
A: No. NPE‑G2 integrates console, auxiliary, flash, and memory functions, eliminating the I/O controller requirement.
Q4: What is the default memory and can it be upgraded?
A: Ships with 1 GB DRAM (DDR); optional memory module for 2 GB available. Also includes 256 MB CompactFlash and 64 MB bootflash.
Q5: Is it still supported?
A: NPE‑G2 is End-of-Sale, but remains supported under earlier Cisco maintenance—widely used in legacy deployments.
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