Chapter 2
Overview: Cisco 12000 Series Router Shared Port Adapters
1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet SPA XFP Optical Transceiver Modules, Connectors,
and Cables
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Cisco Systems qualifies the optics that are approved for use with its SPAs. As of Cisco IOS
Release 12.0(31)S the above listed XFPs are the only optical transceiver modules qualified for use.
Use a single-mode optical fiber that has a modal-field diameter of 8.7 ±0.5 microns (nominal diameter
is approximately 10/125 microns) to connect your router to a network.
Figure 2-10
XFP Connections
Release 12.0(33)S, OL-8831-01, Rev. G9
Single-mode short reach (SR) XFP module—XFP-10GLR
Single-mode intermediate reach (IR) XFP module—XFP-10GER
shows the cable
LC-Type Cable for the XFP Optical Transceiver Modules
Cisco 12000 Series Router SIP and SPA Hardware Installation Guide
1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet SPA Overview