Description

Cisco SPA-4XT-Serial 4 Port Serial Shared Port Adapter

OVERVIEW

The Cisco 4-Port Serial SPA delivers flexible, high-performance WAN connectivity for enterprise and service provider networks. It provides four synchronous serial ports, each capable of speeds up to 8 Mbps.
The Cisco 4-Port Serial SPA supports a variety of interface types determined by separately purchased cable type connected to it. The supported electrical standards include EIA-232, X.21, V.35, EIA-530, EIA-530A, and EIA-449. Each port can be configured independently of the others to provide superior flexibility. Also depending on the cable type, each interface can either be configured for Date Terminal Equipment (DTE) or Data Communications Equipment (DCE).
The serial interfaces can be used to aggregate WAN connections from remote sites. The ability to support 8 Mbps per port is ideal for low- and medium-density aggregation at the head end The Cisco 4-Port Serial SPA can also be installed wherever a service provider requires an
external CSU/DSU demarcation point.

Specifications

The Cisco SPA-4XT-Serial 4 Port Serial Shared Port Adapter is a versatile networking component designed to deliver flexible, high-performance WAN connectivity for both enterprise and service provider networks.

Port Configuration:

- The SPA provides four synchronous serial ports, each capable of speeds up to 8 Mbps.
- These serial ports can be used for various applications, such as connecting to legacy serial devices, data circuits, or leased lines.

Interface Types:

- The Cisco SPA-4XT-Serial supports a variety of interface types, which are determined by the separately purchased cable type connected to it.
- It offers flexibility for connecting to different types of serial devices, including modems, routers, and other network equipment.

Use Cases:

- Enterprise Networks: In enterprise environments, this SPA can be used to connect remote offices, branch locations, or legacy equipment.
- Service Provider Networks: Service providers can utilize it for connecting customer premises equipment (CPE) or providing leased line services.

Benefits:

- Flexibility: The SPA’s multiple serial ports allow for versatile connectivity options.
- High Performance: With speeds of up to 8 Mbps per port, it ensures efficient data transfer.
- Cost-Effective: By consolidating multiple serial connections into a single SPA, it helps reduce costs and complexity.

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