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SPA-8XCHT1/E1 Overview
SPA-8XCHT1/E1 is a high-performance Ethernet adapter delivering 10Gbps data rates via a PCIe connection, engineered specifically for internal PCIe card applications in demanding network environments. It supports essential protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, and iSCSI while ensuring broad compatibility with Windows, Linux, and macOS, making it ideal for data centers, high-speed workstations, and gaming systems.
SPA-8XCHT1/E1 combines advanced features such as auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, and QoS with a reliable RJ-45 connector design. Its robust build supports an operating temperature range from 0 to 70°C and storage temperatures between -40 to 85°C, ensuring stable performance and durability under rigorous conditions.
SPA-8XCHT1/E1 price is $2,608.00, a 76.3% saving from the Cisco list price of $11,000.00. SPA-8XCHT1/E1 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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SPA-8XCHT1/E1 Specifications
- Product Type
- Network Adapter
- Adapter Type
- Ethernet
- Data Rate
- 10Gbps
- Connection Interface
- PCIe
- Supported Protocols
- TCP/IP, UDP, iSCSI
- Form Factor
- Internal PCIe Card
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 85°C
- Input Voltage
- 3.3V
- Compatibility
- Windows, Linux, macOS
- Max Speed
- 10Gbps
- Supported Features
- Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS
- Power Consumption
- 12W
- Connector Type
- RJ-45
- Maximum Range
- 100 meters
- Bus Type
- PCIe x4
- Product Name
- SPA-8XCHT1/E1 High-Speed Ethernet Adapter
- Height
- 0.5 inches
- Width
- 4 inches
- Depth
- 6 inches
- Weight
- 0.3 lbs
SPA-8XCHT1/E1 Use Case
High-Density TDM Migration with SPA-8XCHT1/E1 on Cisco ASR 9000
A global financial institution needs to migrate 120 legacy voice channels across 15 E1 spans into its MPLS backbone without forklift upgrades. By deploying the SPA-8XCHT1/E1 adapter on a Cisco ASR 9000, each E1 is channelized into DS0 timeslots and groomed over a single 10-Gig link. This delivers a 30% reduction in carrier port fees, unified management via IOS XR, and guaranteed sub-10 ms jitter for compliance-critical voice traffic.
Carrier Voice Trunk Aggregation and SLA Assurance
A Tier 1 service provider must aggregate hundreds of customer voice trunks onto its backbone with 99.999% availability. Installing the SPA-8XCHT1/E1 8-port channelized T1/E1 to DS0 adapter on multiple Cisco ASR 9000 routers enables dynamic DS0 grooming, hitless redundancy, and per-timeslot QoS policing. The outcome is simplified trunk provisioning, 40% lower operational expenditure, and measurable SLA reporting for premium voice services.
Secure SCADA Network Extension over Legacy T1/E1 Links
An energy utility operates remote substations on dedicated T1/E1 circuits for SCADA telemetry and control. Leveraging the SPA-8XCHT1/E1 module on Cisco ASR 9000 edge routers, each DS0 channel is allocated to SCADA polling and encrypted over MPLS. This architecture achieves 100% channel isolation, streamlined fault detection in IOS XR, and a 25% improvement in end-to-end data integrity for mission-critical grid operations.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| SPA-8XCHT1/E1 |  SPA-2XCHOC12/DS0 |  SPA-2XT3/E3 |  SPA-1XCHSTM1/OC3 |  SPA-4XT3/E3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Adapter | Network Adapter | Network Adapter | Network Adapter | Network Adapter |
| Adapter Type | Ethernet | Converged | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Connection Interface | PCIe | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP, UDP, iSCSI | TCP/IP / UDP / iSCSI | TCP/IP, UDP | TCP/IP, UDP, iSCSI | TCP/IP, UDP, iSCSI |
| Form Factor | Internal PCIe Card | Internal PCIe Card | Internal PCIe Card | Internal PCIe Card | Internal PCIe Card |
| 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 | 5V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Windows, Linux, macOS | Windows / Linux / macOS / VMware / Hyper-V | Windows, Linux, macOS | Windows, Linux, macOS, VMware, Hyper-V | Windows, Linux, macOS, VMware, Hyper-V |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Power Consumption | 12W | 12W | 15W | 15W | 15W |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 |
| Maximum Range | 100 meters | N/A | 100 meters | N/A | 100 meters |
| Bus Type | PCIe x4 | PCIe x4 | PCIe x4 | PCIe x4 | PCIe x4 |
| Product Name | SPA-8XCHT1/E1 High-Speed Ethernet Adapter | SPA-2XCHOC12/DS0 | SPA-2XT3/E3 High-Performance Ethernet Adapter | SPA-1XCHSTM1/OC3 High-Performance Ethernet Adapter | SPA-4XT3/E3 Network Adapter |
| Height | 0.5 inches | N/A | 0.5 inches | 0.5 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Width | 4 inches | N/A | 3.5 inches | 3.0 inches | 3.0 inches |
| Depth | 6 inches | N/A | 1.5 inches | 7.0 inches | 0.5 inches |
| Weight | 0.3 lbs | N/A | 1.2 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 0.3 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Philip Warren
4
Stable DS0 performance with clean integration.
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Norman Baker
5
Reliable solution for legacy voice and data circuits.
J
Julian Price
5
Cisco adapter delivered consistent results.
M
Martin Blake
5
Good performance for maintaining existing infrastructure.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco ASR 9000 Adapter SPA-8XCHT1/E1?
The SPA-8XCHT1/E1 is an 8-port channelized T1/E1 Shared Port Adapter designed for Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers to provide DS0 granularity and flexible service delivery.
Which Cisco ASR 9000 routers support the SPA-8XCHT1/E1 adapter?
The SPA-8XCHT1/E1 is compatible with all Cisco ASR 9000 Series Universal Rate Interface (URI) and high-density line cards that offer a Shared Port Adapter slot.
How many T1/E1 and DS0 channels does the SPA-8XCHT1/E1 provide?
The adapter delivers eight channelized T1/E1 ports, each supporting up to 24 DS0 channels for a total of 192 simultaneous voice or data streams.
What bandwidth and performance can I expect per port?
Each T1 port supports up to 1.544 Mbps and each E1 port up to 2.048 Mbps, ensuring wire-rate layer 1 performance for all DS0 channels.
What are the key features of the SPA-8XCHT1/E1 adapter?
Key features include dynamic channel grouping, line build-out adjustment, integrated clocking, on-board jitter attenuation, and support for enhanced fractal CRC and ESS.
How do I install the SPA-8XCHT1/E1 on a Cisco ASR 9000 router?
Power down the router, insert the adapter into the designated SPA slot, secure the captive screws, connect appropriate T1/E1 interfaces, and power up the router.
Which IOS XR software versions support the SPA-8XCHT1/E1?
The adapter is supported on Cisco IOS XR 5.3.0 and later releases, with recommended feature sets for channelized T1/E1 service deployment.
How do I configure channelized T1/E1 interfaces on the SPA-8XCHT1/E1?
Use the IOS XR CLI to define controller T1/E1 group parameters, assign DS0 timeslots to logical channel groups, and apply service profiles under interface configurations.
Can the SPA-8XCHT1/E1 adapter be hot-swapped?
No. To avoid service disruption, the SPA-8XCHT1/E1 must be installed or removed only when the ASR 9000 router is powered off.
Does the SPA-8XCHT1/E1 support network synchronization?
Yes. It provides adaptive clock recovery and supports external network timing via BITS, SyncE, or 1PPS input for precise frequency synchronization.
What physical and environmental requirements are needed?
The adapter adheres to standard ASR 9000 chassis dimensions, requires no additional power beyond the chassis, and operates between 0 °C and 40 °C with front-to-back airflow.
What are typical use cases for the SPA-8XCHT1/E1?
Common use cases include legacy voice trunking, TDM circuit emulation (CES), leased line services, and migration paths for broadband access networks.
What licensing is required for the SPA-8XCHT1/E1 adapter?
No additional hardware license is required; customers must ensure they have the appropriate IOS XR System Software and any advanced TDM feature licenses.
What warranty and support options are available?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime warranty on the adapter hardware and provides optional SMARTnet service for software updates, hardware replacement, and 24×7 technical support.
Where can I purchase the SPA-8XCHT1/E1 adapter?
The SPA-8XCHT1/E1 is available through Cisco authorized partners, resellers, and the Cisco online store; contact your Cisco account representative for pricing and availability.