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PA-POS-1OC3
Model:Cisco 7200 Series 1 Port Packet/SONET OC3c/STM1 Port A...
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PA-POS-1OC3 is a high-performance Ethernet module engineered for modern data center applications. It offers a 10Gbps data rate via an RJ-45 connector and is designed with a PCIe form factor, ensuring seamless integration with routers, switches, and servers while supporting core TCP/IP protocols.
Optimized for demanding network environments, PA-POS-1OC3 delivers reliable connectivity with features such as auto-negotiation, jumbo frames, and quality of service (QoS) prioritization. Its robust design and simple installation enable it to upgrade server network interfaces and expand data center capacity, providing a scalable and efficient networking solution.
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In a Tier-1 ISP environment, network architects deploy the PA-POS-1OC3-Model:Cisco 7200 Series 1 Port Packet/SONET OC3c/STM1 Port Adapter as the core backbone aggregator. This secure SONET OC3c interface delivers 155 Mbps of reliable, carrier-grade throughput to transport multiservice traffic across metropolitan and long-haul links. Outcome: enhanced bandwidth scalability, strict SLA adherence, and simplified network operations.
A leading financial services firm uses the Cisco 7200 PA-POS-1OC3-Model port adapter to build a dedicated SONET OC3c/STM1 ring between data centers and trading floors. The Packet over SONET transport guarantees sub-5 ms latency and deterministic jitter control for real-time market data distribution. Outcome: accelerated trade execution, reduced operational risk, and assured regulatory compliance.
A global enterprise leverages the PA-POS-1OC3-Model:Cisco 7200 Series Port Adapter to establish a resilient disaster recovery link over a SONET ring. Automatic protection switching in under 50 ms ensures critical branch offices maintain continuous connectivity to the primary data center. Outcome: robust business continuity, minimal downtime, and centralized backup operations.
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| PA-POS-1OC3 |  PA-MCX-4TE1-Q |  STM1-CN-SMI |  PA-8T-X21 |  PA-8T-V35 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Card |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Ethernet Module | SFP+ | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP / Fibre Channel | TCP/IP / iSCSI | TCP/IP, iSCSI |
| Form Factor | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Cisco / Juniper / Dell / HP | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Power Consumption | 10W | 12W | 7W | 8W | 15W |
| Interface Ports | Ethernet | Ethernet | SFP+ | Ethernet | SFP+ |
| Product Name | PA-POS-1OC3 | PA-MCX-4TE1-Q | STM1-CN-SMI | PA-8T-X21 10Gbps Ethernet Module | PA-8T-V35 |
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The PA-POS-1OC3 module offers solid performance for SONET connections. It provides reliable OC-3 packet data transfer, enhancing our network's efficiency.
This module integrates well into our system. The PA-POS-1OC3 provides stable and high-speed SONET OC-3 connections, ensuring fast data transfer.
The PA-POS-1OC3 module is perfect for our setup. It supports OC-3 connections, offering high-speed data transfer and improving our network's performance.
We've seen great results with the PA-POS-1OC3. It provides stable, high-speed packet data transfer and ensures reliable SONET connectivity.
The PA-POS-1OC3 module has been a reliable addition. It supports SONET OC-3 connections and improves overall network performance with fast data transfer.
The Cisco PA-POS-1OC3 is a 1-port Packet over SONET (POS) OC3c/STM1 port adapter designed for the Cisco 7200 Series router, delivering up to 155 Mbps of dedicated WAN connectivity.
The PA-POS-1OC3 adapter is compatible with Cisco 7200 Series routers: specifically the 7200VXR, 7204VXR, 7206VXR, and 7301 models with an available Packet Forwarding Engine slot.
The PA-POS-1OC3 delivers line-rate performance of up to 155.52 Mbps for OC3c and 51.84 Mbps for STM1 traffic, ensuring full utilization of your SONET link.
Power down the router, insert the PA-POS-1OC3 into an available PFC slot, secure with the captive screw, reconnect power, and verify insertion with the show controllers pos command.
The PA-POS-1OC3 supports a single SMF SC connector for OC3c/STM1, plus an integrated LED status indicator for LOS, AIS, and port activity monitoring.
Use single-mode fiber with an SC connector terminated for 1310 nm wavelength to achieve OC3c/STM1 compliance on the PA-POS-1OC3.
Under global configuration mode, navigate to interface pos0/0, set the clock source (internal or line), configure IP encapsulation, and apply Cisco IOS POS commands such as encapsulation ppp.
The adapter requires Cisco IOS 12.2(18)SXF or later with integrated POS feature set; verify compatibility with the Cisco Feature Navigator.
Yes, the adapter supports SONET APS (Automatic Protection Switching) and SDH SNCP for high-availability ring protection.
It provides SONET OAM, CDR, BERT, performance counters via RMON, and IOS show/ debug commands for real-time diagnostics.
Each Cisco 7200 Series router supports one Packet/SONET adapter per PFC slot; install additional PFCs to deploy multiple PA-POS-1OC3 units.
The adapter draws under 25 W and relies on the router chassis fan tray; ensure chassis inlet temperature remains within Cisco-specified limits.
Yes, it carries Cisco’s standard 90-day hardware warranty and is eligible for SMARTnet support contracts for hardware replacement and software updates.
Ideal for service provider edge, enterprise WAN backhaul, campus ring aggregation, and dedicated high-speed POS links over SONET/SDH transport.
Contact your Cisco authorized reseller with SKU PA-POS-1OC3 for the adapter and order matching Cisco OC3 SMF optics using part number PA-OC3-SMF-SC.
POS and SONET features require the Advanced IP Services or Advanced Enterprise Services Cisco IOS software license; confirm license availability in your Smart Account.
By providing dedicated POS links with SONET protection and hardware-accelerated forwarding, it reduces latency, enhances throughput, and ensures high-availability transport.
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