Cisco SPA-2XOC3-POS 2-port OC3/STM1 Pos Geteilt Port SPA2XOC3POS

Description:

The Cisco SPA-2XOC3-POS Shared Port Adapter is used in Cisco carrier-grade routers to provide high-speed Packet over SONET/SDH connectivity for wide area network infrastructure. Commonly installed in telecommunications networks, ISP backbone routers, and enterprise WAN aggregation systems where OC-3/STM-1 fiber interfaces are required for long-distance data transmission. Network engineers and service provider technicians use this adapter for network expansion, interface upgrades, replacement of legacy WAN modules, and deployment of high-speed optical WAN connectivity in Cisco routing platforms. 

Applications:

The Cisco SPA-2XOC3-POS module is widely used in telecommunications and service provider networks that require high-speed optical connectivity over SONET/SDH infrastructure. It is commonly deployed in ISP backbone networks, telecom transport systems, enterprise WAN aggregation points, and metropolitan area networks where routers interface with fiber-optic transmission systems supporting high-capacity data transport.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SPA-2XOC3-POS
• Product Type: Shared Port Adapter (SPA) Interface Module
• Ports: 2 x OC-3 / STM-1 POS interfaces
• Interface Type: Packet over SONET/SDH (POS)
• Data Rate: OC-3 / STM-1 (155 Mbps per port)
• Fiber Interface: Optical fiber connectivity
• Connector Type: Optical interface (platform dependent)
• Installation Type: Shared Port Adapter for Cisco router platforms
• Form Factor: Modular router interface card
• Compatibility: Cisco routers supporting SPA interface modules
• Network Protocol: SONET/SDH Packet over SONET transport
• Operating Environment: Telecommunications and service provider networks

Common Replacements:

• Cisco SPA-4XOC3-POS Shared Port Adapter
• Cisco SPA-1XOC12-POS Shared Port Adapter
• Cisco SPA-8XOC3-POS Shared Port Adapter