CISCO SPA-4XOC3-POS-V2 – 4-port OC-3/STM-1 POS Shared Port Adapters

Detailed Description:

The CISCO SPA-4XOC3-POS-V2 represents an essential advancement in the field of network infrastructure, offering a highly efficient and flexible solution for implementing robust Packet over SONET/SDH (POS) interfaces in Cisco carrier-class environments. This Shared Port Adapter (SPA) provides four ports of OC-3/STM-1 POS connectivity, enabling high-speed transmission of packet-oriented data over SONET/SDH networks. This adapter is designed to fit into the SPA interface processor slots of Cisco routers, offering a scalable and modular approach to network design. By facilitating rapid frame/packet switching speeds and supporting multiple classes of service, the SPA-4XOC3-POS-V2 significantly enhances the efficiency and reliability of data transmission across wide-area networks (WANs). It incorporates advanced features like hardware-based assistance for IP quality of service (QoS), MPLS traffic engineering, and VPNs, ensuring high levels of network performance, security, and management. This SPA is ideal for service provider and enterprise applications where high density, high bandwidth POS connectivity is essential, such as in data center interconnect or disaster recovery scenarios.