SPA-OC192POS-XFP - Cisco ASR 9000 Series Shared Port Adapter Overview
SPA-OC192POS-XFP - Cisco ASR 9000 Series Shared Port Adapter is a genuine fiber-optic connectivity product from Cisco, a global name in networking whose platforms are used by enterprises, service providers and data-center operators alike. Belonging to the Cisco ASR 9000 Series family, the SPA-OC192POS-XFP 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.
From a specification standpoint, it offers 1 ports for client, server or uplink connectivity. These are the original factory figures for this model, giving administrators a clear picture of what the unit can deliver before it enters service. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, so deployment follows the same procedures as other Cisco hardware already running in the environment.
Typical deployments include short-reach data-center interconnects, campus backbone fiber links, and carrier access and metro networks. 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 ASR 9000 Adapter SPA-OC192POS-XFP 1-port OC192/STM64 POS/RPR XFP Optics”. 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-OC192POS-XFP. We respond quickly with stock status and a firm quote, so you can plan the refresh or expansion with confidence.
Key Specifications
Applications
Enterprise WAN
Branch and campus routing with advanced services.
Service Provider
Edge routing for ISP and MPLS deployments.
Data Center
Interconnect core and aggregation layers reliably.
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SPA-OC192POS-XFP specifications | |
Description | Cisco ASR 9000 Adapter, SPA-OC192POS-XFP, 1-port OC192/STM64 POS/RPR XFP Optics |
Product Name | Cisco 1-Port OC-192c/STM-64c POS/RPR Shared Port Adapter with XFP Optics |
Product compatibility | • Cisco ASR 1000 Series Router • Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router |
Port density per SPA | • 1 port • DPT/RPR configuration - two SPAs are needed to connect to one RPR ring |
Physical interface | • OC-192c/STM-64c fixed interface or pluggable (XFP) optics module • Connector: • XFP-LC connector • Long reach (LR)-SC connector • Very short reach (VSR)-Standard media termination point (MTP) (multipath optical [MPO]) multifiber optical connectors • RPR operation requires a mate cable-part number CBL-RPR-OC192-L or CBL-RPR-OC192-S • Visual status indicators (LEDs): • SPA status LED • Per-port LEDs • Carrier and alarm • Active and loopback • Protect • Pass-through |
Protocols | • High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC), RFC 2615 • Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), RFC 1662 • Frame Relay, RFC 2427 • IPv4/IPv6 • IEEE 802.17 RPR • IETF 2892-SRP |
Network management | • RFC 2558 MIB (SONET/SDH) • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) |
Reliability and availability | • Online insertion and removal (OIR) • Field-replaceable XFP optical modules • 1 + 1 SONET automatic-protection-switching (APS) and SDH linear multiplex-section-protection (MSP) protocols • Single SPA software reset |
Physical specifications | • Weight: 0.75 lb (0.34 kg) • Height: 0.8 in. (2.03 cm) (single height - XFP interface) • Height: 1.6 in. (4.06 cm) (double height - VSR, LR fixed optics) • Width: 6.75 in. (17.15 cm) • Depth: 7.28 in. (18.49 cm) |
Power | 15.5W maximum |
Environmental specifications | • Operating temperature: 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C) • Storage temperature: -38 to 150°F (-40 to 70°C) • Operating humidity: 5 to 85% relative humidity • Storage humidity: 5 to 95% relative humidity |
Compliance and agency approvals | Safety • UL 60950 • CSA 22.2-No.60950 • EN60950 • IEC 60950 CB Scheme • ACA TS001 • AS/NZS 3260 • EN60825\IEC60825 laser safety (SR, IR-Class 1) (VSR-Class 1M)1 • 21CFR1040-FDA Code of Federal Regulations (USA) laser safety (SR, IR-Class 1) (VSR-Class 1M)1 EMC • FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) • ICES 003 • EN55022 • CISPR 22 • AS/NZ 3548 • VCCI • EN55024 • EN50082-1 • EN61000-6-1 • EN61000-3-2 • EN61000-3-3 Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) This product is designed to meet the following requirements (official qualification may be in progress): • SR-3580-NEBS: Criteria levels (Level 3 compliant) • GR-63-Core-NEBS: Physical protection • GR-1089-Core-NEBS: EMC and safety ETSI • EN300 386/EN300 386-2 Class B • ETS 300 019 Storage Class 1.1 • ETS 300 019 Transportation Class 2.3 • ETS 300 019 Stationary Use Class 3.1 |
SPA-OC192POS-XFP - Compatibility Notes
This SPA-OC192POS-XFP transceiver/module variant is specified for the reach, wavelength, and form factor indicated in the specifications above. Confirm compatibility with your switch or router platform, including the required coding (Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, H3C) and supported data rate, before ordering.
When building out or refreshing links, match the transceiver variant to the optics budget and distance of each run. Our team can confirm compatibility with specific platforms and provide bulk pricing.
Each SPA-OC192POS-XFP unit is tested for correct operation and performance before dispatch, ensuring reliable link establishment on arrival.
SPA-OC192POS-XFP - Compatibility Notes
This SPA-OC192POS-XFP transceiver/module variant is specified for the reach, wavelength, and form factor indicated in the specifications above. Confirm compatibility with your switch or router platform, including the required coding (Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, H3C) and supported data rate, before ordering.
When building out or refreshing links, match the transceiver variant to the optics budget and distance of each run. Our team can confirm compatibility with specific platforms and provide bulk pricing.
Each SPA-OC192POS-XFP unit is tested for correct operation and performance before dispatch, ensuring reliable link establishment on arrival.
SPA-OC192POS-XFP - Compatibility Notes
This SPA-OC192POS-XFP transceiver/module variant is specified for the reach, wavelength, and form factor indicated in the specifications above. Confirm compatibility with your switch or router platform, including the required coding (Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, H3C) and supported data rate, before ordering.
When building out or refreshing links, match the transceiver variant to the optics budget and distance of each run. Our team can confirm compatibility with specific platforms and provide bulk pricing.
Each SPA-OC192POS-XFP unit is tested for correct operation and performance before dispatch, ensuring reliable link establishment on arrival.
SPA-OC192POS-XFP - Cisco Series Notes
This listing is part of the Cisco enterprise networking product family, sourced and tested by LinkNewNet for enterprise deployment. Cisco router is positioned at the WAN edge, branch, or service-provider aggregation point. It provides routing, VPN, QoS and security services, and integrates with Cisco IOS-XE / IOS-XR management.
Deployment guidance: When planning this SPA-OC192POS-XFP 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: ASR-9001, ASR-9904, A9K-24X10GE-SE, ASR-9903, ASR-9901. Compare specifications to confirm the right port density, feature set and uplink options for your deployment.
Model code: P = PoE (Power over Ethernet) support - this suffix indicates the feature set, power, or regulatory variant of the SPA-OC192POS-XFP, which affects software licensing and regional compliance.







