SPA-8X1FE-TX-V2= - Cisco Catalyst 7600 Series Port Adapter Overview
SPA-8X1FE-TX-V2= - Cisco Catalyst 7600 Series Port Adapter is a genuine modular capacity expansion product from Cisco, a leading enterprise networking vendor whose Catalyst, Nexus and ISR families power campus, data-center and branch networks worldwide. Belonging to the Cisco Catalyst 7600 Series family, the SPA-8X1FE-TX-V2= unit is built to the original factory specification, so it integrates with existing Cisco deployments predictably and behaves exactly as the platform documentation describes. In the network, it is deployed as a standalone unit or as part of a larger managed network, following the standard operating procedures of the platform.
This unit follows the original factory specification for the Cisco Catalyst 7600 Series family, covering its intended role without compatibility surprises. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, and it interoperates with surrounding hardware using the same procedures as other Cisco equipment already deployed in the network.
Typical deployments include adding ports and performance to existing chassis systems, modernizing legacy platforms with compatible line cards, and mixing copper, fiber and high-speed uplinks in one chassis. Organizations commonly source it for refresh programs, capacity expansion and spares management, keeping a tested unit on hand so outages stay short and replacements are predictable. The factory detail for this unit reads: “Cisco 7600 8-Port Fast Ethernet (TX) Shared Port Adapter”. This makes it a practical choice when original-spec hardware is required at a predictable cost.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including port status, console access and firmware state. Our warranty coverage and responsive technical support protect the purchase after it arrives, and our team can confirm revision levels and software compatibility before you order. For volume requirements we also offer configuration checks and staged delivery options.
Contact our sales team for current availability, lead time and shipping options for the SPA-8X1FE-TX-V2=. We respond quickly with stock status and a firm quote, so you can plan the refresh or expansion with confidence.
Key Specifications
Applications
Enterprise Campus
High-density ports power users, phones and APs at the access layer.
Branch Office
Stackable units simplify branch deployment and management.
Wireless & IoT
PoE budget supports dense wireless and IoT endpoints.
Buying a Pre-Owned SPA-8X1FE-TX-V2=
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SPA-8X1FE-TX-V2= Specifications | |
Product Compatibility | • Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches • Cisco 7600 Series Router • Cisco 12000 Series Router (8-port only) • Cisco XR 12000 Series Router (8-port only) • Cisco ASR 1000 Series Router |
Physical interfaces | RJ-45 with support up to 100 meters Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cable |
LED indicators | • SPA status - Bicolor green and amber LEDs encode the SPA status as follows: • LED off: SPA is powered off • LED amber: SPA is powered on and initializing • LED green: SPA is powered on and operational In addition to the status LED, the SPAs also have a bicolor LED dedicated to each port to indicate port status. The green and amber LEDs encode the port status as follows: • LED off: Port is not activated by software • LED amber: Port is activated by software, but there is a problem with the Ethernet link • LED green: Port is activated by software, and there is a valid Ethernet link |
Features and functions | • Autonegotiation with autosensing of 10/100 Mbps modes • Both full and half duplex operations • 802.1Q VLAN termination • 802.1ad QinQ termination (stacked VLAN processing) • Jumbo frames support (9188 bytes) • Support for command-line interface (CLI)-controlled online insertion and removal (OIR) • 802.3x flow control • Bridge protocol data unit (BPDU), Cisco Discovery Protocol and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) filtering • Layer 2 Protocol (BPDU, Cisco Discovery Protocol, and VTP) Tunneling • Layer 2 Access List (MAC address-based filtering) • Up to 8000 VLANs per SPA and subject to a limit of 4000 VLANs per port for 802.1q • Up to 5000 MAC accounting entries per SPA (source MAC accounting on the ingress, and destination MAC accounting on the egress) • Up to 2000 MAC address entries for destination MAC address filtering per SPA, and up to 1000 MAC address filtering entries per port • Per-port byte and packet counters for policy drops; oversubscription drops; cyclic-redundancy-check (CRC) error drops; packet sizes; and unicast, multicast, and broadcast packets • Per-VLAN byte and packet counters for policy drops; oversubscription drops; and unicast, multicast, and broadcast packets • Per-port byte counters for good bytes and dropped bytes Other software features supported: • Ethernet over Multiprotocol Label Switching (EoMPLS) • QoS • Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) • Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) |
Network management | Network management: • Host-system CLI • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Inventory and asset management-related MIBs: • Entity-MIB (RFC 2737) • Cisco-entity-asset-MIB Fault management: • Cisco-entity-field-replaceable unit (FRU)-control-MIB • Cisco-entity-alarm-MIB • Cisco-entity-sensor-MIB Physical interface management: • IF-MIB • Etherlike-MIB (RFC 2665) Other MIBs: • Remote Monitoring (RMON)-MIB (RFC 1757) • Cisco-class-based-QoS-MIB • MPLS-related MIBs • Ethernet MIB/RMON |
Reliability and availability | OIR of the SPA within the SIP |
Physical specifications | • Weight: 0.75 lb (0.34 kg) • Height: 0.8 in. (2.03 cm) (single height) • Width: 6.75 in. (17.15 cm) • Depth: 7.28 in. (18.49 cm) |
Power | • 8-port FE SPA: 16.2 W |
Environmental specifications | • Storage temperature: -38 to 150°F (-40 to 70°C) • Operating temperature, nominal: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) • Operating temperature, short term: 32 to 131°F (0 to 55°C) • Storage relative humidity: 5 to 95% relative humidity • Operating humidity, nominal: 5 to 85% relative humidity • Operating humidity, short term: 5 to 90% relative humidity • Operating altitude: -60 to 4000 meters |
Port density per SPA | Four or eight Fast Ethernet ports |
Compliance and agency approvals | Safety • UL 60950-1 • CSA C22 No. 60950-1 • EN 60950-1 • IEC 60950-1 • AS/NZS 60950 • EN 60825-1 • EN 60825-2 • 21 CRF 1040 EMC • FCC Part 15-Class A • ICES 003-Class A • CISPR 22 Class A • EN 55022 Class A • EN 300386 Class A • AS/NRZ Class A • VCCI-Class A • EN 50082-1/EN 6100-6-1 • EN 55024 • BSMI Class A • IEC/EN61000-3-2 Power Line Harmonics • IEC/EN61000-3-3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker • IEC/EN61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity (8-kV contact, 15-kV air) • IEC/EN61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity (10 V/m) • IEC/EN61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transient Immunity (2-kV power, 1-kV signal) • IEC/EN61000-4-5 Surge AC Port (4-kV CM, 2-kV DM) • IEC/EN61000-4-5 Surge Signal Port (1-kV indoor, 2-kV outdoor) • IEC/EN61000-4-5 Surge DC Port (1 kV) • IEC/EN61000-4-6 Immunity to Conducted Disturbances (10 Vrms) • IEC/EN61000-4-8 Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity (30 A/m) • IEC/EN61000-4-11 Voltage Dips, Short Interruptions, and Voltage Variations Telecom • IEEE 802.3 Industry Standards The Cisco Fast Ethernet SPAs are designed to meet the following requirements (some qualifications are currently in progress): • SR-3580-Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS): Criteria levels (Level 3 compliant) • GR-63-CORE-NEBS: Physical protection • GR-1089-CORE-NEBS EMC and safety |
SPA-8X1FE-TX-V2= - Deployment Notes
This SPA-8X1FE-TX-V2= security appliance is positioned for the throughput and VPN requirements of its specific SKU tier. Confirm the firewall throughput, VPN tunnel capacity, and interface configuration of this variant against your expected traffic profile before ordering.
For refresh or migration projects, verify the software version and license entitlements applicable to this unit. Our team can confirm the installed software and hardware revision before dispatch.
Every SPA-8X1FE-TX-V2= unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including interface status, console access and firmware state.
SPA-8X1FE-TX-V2= - Cisco Series Notes
This listing is part of the Cisco enterprise networking product family, sourced and tested by LinkNewNet for enterprise deployment. Cisco module/line card expands the capability of a chassis platform, adding interface density, forwarding capacity, or service features. It is installed in a matching chassis slot and managed as part of the parent platform.
Deployment guidance: When planning this SPA-8X1FE-TX-V2= unit into a network, confirm the software image (IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS) required, the power and cooling profile, and the upstream/downstream interface types that match your existing infrastructure. For a like-for-like refresh, match the feature set of the units already in service so management and automation behave consistently.
Our Cisco reconditioning process: Every pre-owned Cisco unit at LinkNewNet passes a documented reconditioning flow before dispatch - visual inspection, internal cleaning, firmware verification, port-by-port testing, and configuration reset to factory defaults. This ensures the unit you receive operates reliably and integrates cleanly with your existing Cisco management tools.
Related models in this family: 76-ES+XC-20G3C, 7600-ES20-10G3C, RSP720-3CXL-10GE, SPA-1X10GE-L-V2, 7600-ES20-GE3C. Compare specifications to confirm the right port density, feature set and uplink options for your deployment.
