Cisco PA-POS-1OC3 Cisco 7200/7600 Port Adapter
Brand: Cisco | Category: Accessories & Components
SKU: CSC-PA-POS-1OC3 | Part #: PA-POS-1OC3 | MPN: PA-POS-1OC3
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About the Cisco PA-POS-1OC3 Cisco 7200/7600 Port Adapter
The Cisco PA-POS-1OC3 is a hot-swap port adapter that delivers online insertion and removal capability, enabling seamless upgrades and maintenance on live Cisco 7200 and 7600 Series routers without service interruption. This single-port Packet-over-SONET (POS) adapter is engineered for enterprise network engineers and IT infrastructure teams requiring carrier-class WAN connectivity at OC-3c speeds.
Built on genuine Cisco hardware, the PA-POS-1OC3 operates at an OC-3c signal rate of 155.52 Mbps and supports both SONET STS-3c and SDH STM-1 framing standards, making it ideal for telecom and service provider environments. The adapter features SC optical connectors and supports both single-mode fiber (SMF) and multimode fiber (MMF) variants, ensuring compatibility with diverse fiber infrastructure. Advanced diagnostic capabilities include local and remote loopback support, while comprehensive Cisco IOS feature integration delivers QoS, ACLs, MPLS, and IP routing functionality. The PA-POS-1OC3 processes SONET overhead at the section, line, and path layers, and supports PPP and HDLC encapsulation protocols for flexible network deployment. Full compatibility with Cisco 7200 Series platforms (including 7204VXR and 7206VXR) and Cisco 7600 Series routers guarantees seamless integration into existing architectures. As genuine Cisco hardware, this adapter is eligible for Cisco TAC support and SMARTnet coverage, ensuring long-term reliability and expert assistance.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: PA-POS-1OC3
- Interface Type: Packet-over-SONET (POS)
- Number of Ports: 1
- SONET Signal Rate: OC-3c (155.52 Mbps)
- Supported Framing: SONET STS-3c / SDH STM-1
- Encapsulation Protocols: PPP, HDLC
- Optical Connector: SC
- Hot-Swap Support: Yes (Online Insertion and Removal)
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Accessories & Components |
| SKU | CSC-PA-POS-1OC3 |
| Part Number | PA-POS-1OC3 |
| Condition | New |
| Interface | OC3 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PA-POS-1OC3 |
| Product Line | Cisco 7200/7600 Port Adapters |
| Interface Type | Packet-over-SONET (POS) |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| SONET Signal Rate | OC-3c (155.52 Mbps) |
| SDH Equivalent | STM-1 |
| Supported Framing | SONET STS-3c / SDH STM-1 |
| Encapsulation | PPP, HDLC |
| Optical Connector | SC |
| Fiber Type Support | Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) and Multimode Fiber (MMF) variants available |
| Compatible Platforms | Cisco 7200 Series (7204VXR, 7206VXR), Cisco 7600 Series |
| Form Factor | Port Adapter (PA) |
| SONET Overhead Processing | Section, Line, and Path layer |
| Loopback Support | Local and remote loopback for diagnostics |
| Cisco IOS Feature Support | QoS, ACLs, MPLS, IP routing |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes (Online Insertion and Removal, OIR) |
| Genuine Cisco Hardware | Yes — eligible for Cisco TAC and SMARTnet support |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco PA-POS-1OC3 Cisco 7200/7600 Port Adapter
What does the Cisco PA-POS-1OC3 Cisco 7200/7600 Port Adapter do?
The Cisco PA-POS-1OC3 Cisco 7200/7600 Port Adapter is enterprise IT hardware deployed in production data centers, server rooms, and edge sites across the GCC and EMEA region.