Cisco 7304 Series Router

Cisco 7304 Series Router: A powerful edge router for the the service edge and enterprise businesses

At TXO we stock a large selection of refurbished parts for the Cisco 7304 Series Router, with many components available for fast shipping and delivery. We also offer a repair service for many components for a range of Cisco equipment including other components within the wider 7300 series. All replacement parts are guaranteed under our one year warranty. Talk to us today to find the parts you need.

Availability & shipping for the Cisco 7304 Series Router

TXO has a large range of components available for the ADVA FSP 2000 Fibre Service Platform, TXO can help you quickly find the parts you need. Most ADVA parts are dispatched immediately upon receipt of purchase order and delivered within 1-3 days in the UK and 3-5 days for international delivery. Contact us today to get an exact quote and estimated delivery times for your order.

About the Cisco 7304 Series Router

The Cisco 7304 router is part of a series of routers released by San Francisco-based technology company, Cisco Systems, it was released alongside the Cisco 7301 router as part of the same series. The main difference between the two was the Cisco 7301 was a single RU chassis whereas the Cisco 7304 was a four rack RU. The 7300 series routers are designed to deliver flexible, scalable, and high-performance IP and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) services at the network edge of service provider and enterprise networks. These routers offer powerful processing capabilities, a wide range of interfaces, and a compact form factor, making them an ideal choice for feature-rich, multigigabit network applications.

The Cisco 7304 Router, is a cost-effective and scalable unit that balances performance with price, offering a compact modular form factor of four rack units (RU) with four slots that fits in a standard 17 inch rack-mountable . This allows it to excel at delivering high-performance services in IP/MPLS networks, specifically at the network edge where service providers and enterprises converge. The Cisco 7304 is well-suited for various applications, including service provider edge and IP edge routing, service provider managed service customer premises equipment (CPE), as well as enterprise Internet gateway and WAN aggregation.

Connectivity is one of the key features of the Cisco 7304, ranging from DS0 to Gigabit Ethernet and OC-48/STM-16. Its architecture is engineered for high availability and multiprotocol support, ensuring reliable and versatile connectivity. Equipped with built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports and compatibility with Cisco 7200 Series port adapters, the Cisco 7304 stands as a leading-edge, flexible, and feature-rich router for the network edge. Security is understandably a key consideration of the Cisco 7300 series, with several security protocols available allowing network operators to configure remote security settings and allow users to remotely access the network whilst maintaining high levels of security.

As with many Cisco routers, system stability forms a key part of the success of this platform. The Cisco 7304 has several redundant systems, including AC/DC power supplies, as well as hot-swappable modules including line cards. This means there are greater levels of backup systems available in the event of a network, therefore preventing costly downtime. Alongside this, the Cisco 7304 router runs on the Cisco IOS operating system, which is the standard IOS for many Cisco routers. The CiscoIOS gives network operators high levels of network access controls allowing them to monitor network performance more easily and quickly troubleshoot network issues without the need for onsite visits.

The Cisco 7304 platform offers two processor options to cater to different needs. The NPE-G100 general-purpose processor, delivering approximately 1 million packets per second (mpps), is optimized for flexible feature support. On the other hand, the high-performance NSE-100 processor, offering around 3.5 mpps, leverages Cisco Parallel Express Forwarding (PXF) technology to provide hardware-accelerated IP services tailored to specific applications. These levels of flexibility in the processor options allow network operators to configure their network set-up to the needs of the business. They are also able to stack additional Cisco 7300 series routers if additional bandwidth is required, without the need for a costly network upgrade.

In 2010 Cisco announced the EOL of the Cisco 7300 series, including the Cisco 7304. After July 31st 2015, Cisco would no longer offer support for hardware or software for this series of routers. Users of this platform were recommended to migrate to the Cisco ASR 1000 Aggregation Service Routers. Despite the OEM no longer offering support for this platform, TXO is still able to repair and service network equipment from the Cisco 7300 range. Contact us today to find out how we can continue to support you in keeping your existing Cisco 7304 network operational.

Cisco 7304 series component list

At TXO we have an extensive range of new and refurbished products and parts for the Cisco 7304, many of which can be ordered with fast shipping and delivery. A list of some of the most popular products can be found below, but please contact us if the part you require is not listed.

Part Number	Description
CISCO7304	Cisco 7304, 4-slot chassis, NSE-100, 1 AC or DC power supply, 512-MB default memory for the Cisco 7300 series router
CISCO7304-G100	Cisco 7304, 4-slot chassis, NPE-G100, 1 AC or DC power supply, 1-GB default memory for the Cisco 7300 series router
7300-PWR-DC	Cisco 7304 DC power supply option for the Cisco 7300 series router
7300-PWR-AC	Cisco 7304 AC power supply option for the Cisco 7300 series router
7300-FANMODULE	Cisco 7304 fan module for the Cisco 7300 series router
7300-HALFSLOTBLNK	Cisco 7304 half-slot blank line card for the Cisco 7300 series router

Repair capability for Cisco 7304 Series Router

As part of the TXO mission to support the circular economy and to help minimise the environmental impact of telecoms across the supply chain, we offer an extensive and comprehensive third-party repair service that focuses on lifecycle management across a wide range of products and components for the Cisco 7304 as well as others from the wider Cisco range.

Based out of our advanced engineering facilities in Solihull, our team of experienced system engineers have an in-depth knowledge of core telecom repairs including optical, IP and radio based technologies at circuit board level and conduct approximately 12,000 repairs each year. This ensures the businesses we work with can maintain optimum service levels and minimise disruption to their network. At TXO we are able to refurbish and restore many components for the Cisco 7304 alongside many others from the wider Cisco 7300 family as well as assisting in the procurement of replacement parts as necessary.

To help ensure the longevity of the repairs we carry out and the overall life of your Cisco equipment, we will often conduct several pre-emptive repairs as part of the service we offer. By reconditioning and repairing parts that are susceptible to developing faults we can help prevent any future repairs by refurbishing parts before issues develop.

For occasions where minimal downtime is required we also offer an advance replacement service for many used Cisco 7304, which allows us to deliver components to you in advance of a repair being carried out, allowing you to ensure that there is minimal disruption to your business.

Check out the full list of platforms that we repair.

Technical specifications for the Cisco 7304 Series Router

Below is a summary of some of the technical specifications of the Cisco 7304 series router. For full details please view the OEM’s technical specifications here.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Specifications	• 4-RU (7-in.) chassis 4 line-card slots per chassis • Dimensions (H x W x D): 7 x 17.2 x 20.5 in. • Weight: 28 lb (without power supply; power supplies 8 lb each)
Power Requirements	AC Input Power Supply/Chassis AC input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC AC Input Current 8A at Vin = 100 VAC and maximum load (540W) 4A at Vin = 200 VAC and maximum load (540W) DC Input Power Supply/Chassis DC input voltage: –48 to –60 VDC DC Input Current 16A at Vin = –48 VDC and maximum load (540W) Mean time between failure (MTBF): 5.5 years for system configuration
Environmental Conditions	Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Altitude: 6500ft (2000 m) Humidity: 10 to 85 percent noncondensing Storage Condition Temperature: –4 to 149°F (–20 to 65’C) Humidity: 5 to 95 percent noncondensing