Cisco 16OC3X/POS-I-LC-B 16-Port OC3 POS Line Card

• Telecom backbone infrastructure expansion
• Carrier-grade SONET transport networks
• ISP WAN aggregation environments
• Regional service provider deployments
• Legacy network modernization projects
• Government transport network operations
• Utility communication infrastructure
• Enterprise private WAN connectivity
• Multi-site SONET-based routing environments
• Network lifecycle extension initiatives

• 16 OC-3 Packet over SONET interfaces
• High-density WAN connectivity platform
• Designed for Cisco 12000 Series routers
• Optimizes chassis slot utilization
• Supports carrier-grade network operations
• Enables scalable WAN expansion
• Facilitates infrastructure lifecycle extension
• Reduces interface consolidation costs
• Suitable for telecom transport environments
• Supports long-term network migration strategies
• Reliable modular deployment architecture
• Enhances operational efficiency
• Designed for large-scale backbone connectivity
• Supports service continuity requirements
• Protects existing infrastructure investments
• Enables phased modernization programs

• Brand: Cisco
• Part Number: 16OC3X/POS-I-LC-B
• Product Type: Line Card
• Product Family: Cisco 12000 Series
• Interface Type: Packet over SONET (POS)
• Port Quantity: 16
• Port Speed: OC-3
• Release Version: Release B
• Deployment Type: Modular Router Expansion Module
• Platform Compatibility: Cisco 12000 Series Routers
• Application: WAN Connectivity
• Network Environment: Telecom, ISP, Enterprise WAN
• Architecture Type: Carrier-Grade Modular Infrastructure
• Technology: Packet over SONET
• Infrastructure Role: Backbone Connectivity
• Expansion Category: Interface Density Expansion

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations select the Cisco 16OC3X/POS-I-LC-B when they need to expand OC-3 connectivity without replacing proven Cisco 12000 Series infrastructure. Its 16-port density provides a more efficient use of chassis resources than lower-density alternatives, helping reduce expansion complexity and optimize operational costs. For telecom operators and enterprises maintaining SONET-based environments, it delivers a cost-effective method of increasing network capacity while preserving existing investments. The module supports long-term infrastructure planning, phased migration strategies, and network continuity initiatives, making it a valuable procurement choice for organizations balancing modernization goals with operational stability and budget control.