Cisco SPA-1X10GE-WL-V2: Advanced 10G Wavelength Interface Module

Product Overview

The Cisco SPA-1X10GE-WL-V2 is a second-generation 10 Gigabit Ethernet Wavelength Shared Port Adapter designed for optical transport networks. This single-port module provides carrier-class 10G DWDM connectivity with enhanced performance and reliability for service provider and enterprise backbone applications.

Key Features & Specifications

Hardware & Performance

• Optical Interface:

• 1 x 10GBASE-DWDM tunable SFP+ port (C-band, 50GHz ITU grid)

• Supports 100+ channel wavelengths (1528nm to 1565nm)

• Hot-swappable tunable optics with digital diagnostics

• Performance Characteristics:

• 10Gbps line-rate throughput

• <5µs latency for time-sensitive applications

• 40km reach (with optional amplification)

• Physical Design:

• Single-width SPA form factor

• Extended temperature operation (-5°C to 70°C)

• Front-accessible for easy maintenance

Software & Services

• Cisco IOS XR Support:

• Full DWDM channel management

• Advanced optical performance monitoring (OSNR, Q-factor)

• Integration with Cisco NCS optical controllers

• Deployment Scenarios:

• Metro/Ethernet access networks

• Data center interconnect (DCI)

• 5G mobile transport (xHaul)

• Enterprise wavelength services

Reliability Features

✔ Hitless tuning between wavelengths
✔ Automatic power adjustment for link optimization
✔ Dual-path laser safety compliance
✔ Forward error correction (FEC) support

Next-Generation Successor: SPA-1X25GE-WL-V3 (Projected 2026 Release)

Evolutionary Improvements

Strategic Advantages

1. 25G Ready - Supports both 10G and 25G client interfaces

2. FlexGrid Technology - Enables super-channel configurations

3. Extended Reach - 80km without amplification

4. Cognitive Optics - Machine learning for wavelength optimization

5. Backward Compatibility - Works with existing SPA bays

Migration Considerations

• Use Cases:

• 5G mid-haul/backhaul modernization

• Cloud-scale DCI expansion

• Programmable optical networks

• Financial Benefits:

• 40% better $/bit economics

• ROI in 18 months through capacity gains

• Future-proof for 400G coherent evolution

Conclusion

The SPA-1X10GE-WL-V2 delivers carrier-grade wavelength services, while the SPA-1X25GE-WL-V3 introduces:

• 25G client interface capability

• FlexGrid spectral efficiency

• AI-driven optical optimization

• Extended 80km reach

• Seamless migration path

Alternative Title Concepts

1. "From 10G to 25G: The Optical Evolution"

2. "Cognitive Wavelength Networking"

3. "The FlexGrid-Ready Transport Module"

4. "Next-Gen Programmability for Optical Networks"