Description 

The Cisco SPA-8X1GE-V2 is an 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Shared Port Adapter (SPA) designed for high-density Ethernet connectivity on Cisco routers. 

Technical Specifications 

Information About SPA-8X1GE-V2

The Cisco SPA-8X1GE-V2 is a high-density Shared Port Adapter (SPA) offering eight Gigabit Ethernet ports for use with Cisco SIP (SPA Interface Processors) in modular router platforms. Designed for flexibility, scalability, and high-performance forwarding, this adapter enables efficient Ethernet service delivery for enterprise WAN aggregation and service provider edge applications. It supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features and is ideal for networks that demand dynamic service scaling and robust throughput.

Key Features:

• Type: Shared Port Adapter (SPA)
• Series: Cisco SPA Modules
• Category: Network Interface Modules
• Subcategory: 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet SPA
• Functionality: Provides 8 autosensing 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interfaces for high-density WAN or LAN aggregation with hardware-based forwarding
• Port Count: 8 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Interface Type: RJ-45 (copper)
• Media Type: 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet (autosensing)
• Throughput: Up to 8 Gbps aggregate across all ports
• Power Consumption: Approximately 40W
• Form Factor: Modular SPA form factor (requires SIP for operation)
• Hot-Swappable: Yes
• Software Compatibility: Supported in Cisco IOS® with appropriate feature sets
• Operating Temperature Range: 0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
• Construction: Durable metal housing with integrated heat management
• Standards Compliance: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.1Q, CE, FCC, RoHS

The Cisco SPA-8X1GE-V2 provides reliable, scalable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in a modular format, ideal for expanding Ethernet services in both enterprise and service provider network architectures. It helps streamline operations with hardware-based performance and dynamic provisioning capabilities.