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SPA-IPSEC-2G
Cisco 7600 / Catalyst 6500 IPSec VPN SPA - DES/3DES/AES
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SPA-IPSEC-2G is a high-performance WAN module engineered to deliver secure IPsec processing at speeds of up to 2Gbps. Designed as a PCIe card, it offers a robust solution for integrating IPsec encryption and decryption into modern network infrastructures, enabling seamless connectivity with routers, switches, and servers.
Optimized for network security and efficiency, SPA-IPSEC-2G supports key protocols including TCP/IP and IPsec, making it ideal for expanding data center capacity and upgrading enterprise network interfaces. Its PCIe form factor ensures straightforward installation in standard server chassis while the advanced architecture meets the rigorous demands of secure, high-speed network communications.
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A national retail chain deploys the Cisco SPA-IPSEC-2G SPA in Catalyst 6500 and 7600 series platforms to create a dedicated 2 Gbps IPSec tunnel between 200+ branch stores and its headquarters. Leveraging DES/3DES/AES encryption, the solution secures POS transactions, inventory updates, and corporate VoIP traffic over the public Internet. Outcome: Retailers achieve FIPS-compliant data confidentiality, 99.99% uptime, and streamlined centralized management—driving operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
A financial services firm uses the SPA-IPSEC-2G module on Cisco 7600 routers to link three geographically dispersed data centers via AES-256 IPSec tunnels aggregated to 2 Gbps. The deployment enables real-time database replication and disaster recovery synchronization across sites, while 3DES fallback ensures compatibility with legacy systems. Outcome: The firm reduces RPO to seconds, maintains PCI/DSS and GLBA compliance, and minimizes failover risk—all within a single, high-performance WAN link.
An oil & gas operator outfits its Catalyst 6500 backbone with the SPA-IPSEC-2G module to provide field engineers with secure IPSec VPN access over 4G/5G and satellite links. Engineers authenticate via RADIUS and connect to central SCADA systems, leveraging AES encryption for high-value telemetry and control commands. Outcome: The operator achieves end-to-end data integrity, reduces configuration drift, and accelerates issue resolution—enhancing safety and reducing unplanned downtime by 30%.
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| SPA-IPSEC-2G |  WS-X6716-10T-3C |  WS-C6506-E-FAN |  SPA-2XCT3/DS0 |  WS-F6K-PFC3BXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Card | Network Module / Network Card | Cooling Fan Module | Network Module / Network Card | Network Card |
| Module Type | WAN Module | Ethernet | N/A | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 2Gbps | 1G | N/A | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Connector Type | PCIe | RJ-45 | N/A | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP, IPsec | TCP/IP / UDP | N/A | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | PCIe | Modular | Modular | PCIe | PCIe |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | N/A | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | N/A | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | N/A | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Routers, Switches, Servers | Cisco | Cisco Catalyst 6506-E | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP | Cisco / Dell / HP |
| Max Speed | 2Gbps | 1Gbps | N/A | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | IPsec Encryption/Decryption, Auto-negotiation, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | N/A | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS |
| Power Consumption | 15W | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10W |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45 | Ethernet | N/A | SFP+ | Ethernet / SFP+ |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | SPA-IPSEC-2G | WS-X6716-10T-3C | WS-C6506-E-FAN | SPA-2XCT3/DS0 | WS-F6K-PFC3BXL |
| Height | 1.5 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.5 inches |
| Width | 3.4 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.5 inches |
| Depth | 4.5 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.5 inches |
| Weight | 0.75 lbs | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.75 lbs |
The SPA-IPSEC-2G is an essential part of our VPN setup. It provides excellent encryption and ensures secure communication across our network.
The SPA-IPSEC-2G is perfect for our security needs. It provides high-speed encryption and is easy to configure, making it ideal for our network.
This module delivers exceptional encryption and ensures smooth, secure data transfer. The SPA-IPSEC-2G is a great asset for any secure network.
The SPA-IPSEC-2G ensures seamless and secure VPN connections. It has been easy to set up and delivers reliable performance.
Highly reliable and easy to deploy. The SPA-IPSEC-2G secures our network traffic with fast and stable encryption.
The Cisco SPA-IPSEC-2G is a hardware Service Processing Application for Cisco Catalyst 6500 and 7600 series that offloads IPsec VPN encryption using DES, 3DES, and AES algorithms.
The SPA-IPSEC-2G module is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6500, 7600, and WS-X6K-SUP720 data center switches running Cisco IOS.
The SPA-IPSEC-2G supports DES, 3DES, and AES (128, 192, 256-bit) encryption for IPsec VPN tunnels.
The SPA-IPSEC-2G delivers up to 2 Gbps of aggregate IPsec VPN throughput when installed in a supported Catalyst 6500 or 7600 supervisor engine.
The SPA-IPSEC-2G supports up to 5,000 simultaneous IPsec VPN tunnels per module, scalable across multiple modules and supervisors.
Shut down the switch, slide the SPA-IPSEC-2G into an SPA-compatible slot, secure it, then power on and verify module recognition via the show module command.
No additional license is required; the SPA-IPSEC-2G functionality is enabled by default on supported Cisco IOS images.
Use standard Cisco IOS crypto commands—crypto isakmp policy, crypto ipsec transform-set, and crypto map—to bind the SPA-IPSEC-2G to interfaces and establish VPN tunnels.
The SPA-IPSEC-2G delivers hardware-accelerated encryption, offloads CPU processing, increases VPN throughput, and enhances security with AES/3DES support.
Yes, you can replace the SPA-IPSEC-1G module with SPA-IPSEC-2G in the same slot to double VPN throughput without additional configuration changes.
By offloading cryptographic operations to dedicated hardware, the SPA-IPSEC-2G frees the supervisor CPU, delivering up to 2 Gbps of sustained VPN throughput.
Cisco provides a limited lifetime warranty and offers SMARTnet service contracts for 24/7 technical support, software updates, and advance hardware replacement.
No, the SPA-IPSEC-2G is currently active and fully supported under Cisco’s standard product life cycle with ongoing software maintenance.
Contact your authorized Cisco reseller or visit the Cisco Commerce portal to order SPA-IPSEC-2G modules with optional SMARTnet service.
Access the Cisco website or Cisco.com/support to download configuration guides, data sheets, and Cisco IOS images compatible with the SPA-IPSEC-2G.