The Cisco Route Processor Module is a high-performance route processor module for the Cisco MGX 8000 Series of Multiservice Switches, which allows service providers to quickly enable new, high-margin IP services using Cisco IOS Software at a low marginal cost. The Cisco Route Processor Module provides high-quality, scalable, IP and ATM integration using Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology to create scalable Internet solutions. The Cisco Route Processor Module allows the additions of an MPLS control plane for use by the Cisco Virtual Switch Architecture. The MPLS control plane can be used concurrently with the PNNI and Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP) control planes on the Cisco MGX 8000 family of multiservice switches.