Description

The Cisco SPA-8X1GE-V2 is an 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Shared Port Adapter designed to deliver high-density, high-performance Ethernet aggregation for Cisco carrier routing platforms. As part of the Cisco SPA portfolio, it ensures consistent feature support, simplified management, and investment protection across multiple platforms.

With 8 line-rate Gigabit Ethernet ports, this adapter supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 services, making it ideal for enterprise edge, service provider aggregation, and data center interconnect applications. Its modular architecture allows flexible service deployments, while maintaining low power consumption and high reliability.

This SPA integrates seamlessly with Cisco’s carrier-class platforms, enabling secure and scalable delivery of advanced IP services such as VPNs, Ethernet private lines, and metro Ethernet access.

Key Features & Benefits

• High Port Density – 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a single SPA.

• Scalable Architecture – Compatible across Cisco ASR 1000, 7600, and 12000 Series.

• Line-Rate Performance – Delivers wire-speed forwarding with low latency.

• Flexible Services – Supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features.

• Energy Efficient – Optimized for low power consumption per port.

• Investment Protection – Modular design ensures reuse across supported platforms.

• Carrier-Grade Reliability – Built for high availability in mission-critical environments.

• Metro & Enterprise Ready – Suited for aggregation, VPNs, and data center interconnect.

Technical Specifications