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Cisco NCS-FAB-OPT2 96x CXP2-SR25 Optical Module Set

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The Cisco NCS-FAB-OPT2 is an optical module set containing 96 ONS-CXP2-SR25 CXP2 transceiver modules for Cisco NCS 6000 2T multi-chassis fabric deployments. Each module provides 12 × 25Gbps fabric-interconnect channels and uses a 24-fiber MPO/MTP connector. This bundle is designed to provide the optical connectivity required between compatible NCS 6000 line-card and fabric-card chassis, making it a specialized procurement item for high-capacity carrier and data-center routing fabrics.

OVERVIEW

  • The Cisco NCS-FAB-OPT2 is a 96-module optical set containing ONS-CXP2-SR25 transceivers for Cisco NCS 6000 2T multi-chassis fabric connectivity. Compatibility: designed for supported NCS 6000 2T configurations using compatible UFCs and S2 FC2 fabric cards. Model comparison: NCS-FAB-OPT uses CXP-100G-SR12 modules for 1T systems, while NCS-FAB-OPT2 uses CXP2-SR25 for 2T. 

USE CASES

  • Cisco NCS 6000 2T multi-chassis fabric — Provides the optical modules specifically required for supported 2T multi-chassis architectures, simplifying procurement of the fabric-interconnect optics.
  • Line-card chassis to fabric-card chassis connectivity — The optical set supports the high-density fabric links connecting compatible NCS 6000 LCC and FCC components.
  • Carrier-grade routing infrastructure — Designed for the NCS 6000 fabric architecture, making it suitable for large-scale service-provider routing environments.
  • 2T fabric upgrades — The bundle can be used as part of a migration to Cisco NCS 6000 2T multi-chassis architecture when the required fabric cards and other components are present.
  • High-density optical fabric interconnects — Each CXP2 module provides 12 dedicated transmit and 12 dedicated receive channels at up to 25Gbps per channel, supporting dense internal fabric connectivity. 
  • NCS 6000 multi-chassis expansion — Cisco specifies NCS-FAB-OPT2 as part of the optical requirements for multi-chassis configurations, allowing infrastructure teams to procure a standardized 96-module set. 
  • Fabric chassis deployment — The modules are intended for use with compatible NCS 6000 fabric hardware, including the S2 FC2 fabric-card architecture used for 2T systems.
  • Optical infrastructure refresh — Provides a defined replacement/procurement SKU for NCS 6000 environments that require ONS-CXP2-SR25 modules.

KEY FEATURES

  • 96 × ONS-CXP2-SR25 modules — The bundle provides the full 96-module optical set specified by Cisco, simplifying high-volume fabric-optics procurement. 
  • 12 × 25G channels per CXP2 — Each transceiver has 12 dedicated transmit and 12 dedicated receive channels operating at data rates up to 25Gbps, providing high-density fabric connectivity. 
  • CXP2 fabric-interconnect design — The CXP2 is purpose-defined for fabric interconnection rather than generic client-facing Ethernet connectivity, helping buyers select the correct optical technology for the NCS 6000 fabric plane.
  • 24-fiber MPO/MTP connector — The transceiver uses a 24-fiber MPO/MTP interface, matching the high-density fiber architecture required by the NCS 6000 fabric connections. 
  • Designed for 2T multi-chassis systems — Cisco specifically identifies NCS-FAB-OPT2 as the optical module set required for 2T multi-chassis mode, reducing configuration ambiguity during system expansion. 
  • Optical power monitoring and digital diagnostics — Cisco specifies I2C management and digital diagnostics for CXP2 modules, including transmit and receive optical-power monitoring, helping operators troubleshoot fabric links. 
  • 25Gbps-per-channel fabric connectivity — The CXP2 architecture provides a substantially higher per-channel rate than legacy CXP operation, supporting the 2T NCS 6000 fabric design. 
  • Defined Cisco NCS 6000 compatibility — Cisco's hardware and software documentation explicitly lists NCS-FAB-OPT2 with the NCS 6000 2T fabric architecture, supporting more reliable procurement and configuration matching. 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Brand: Cisco
  • Product Family: Cisco NCS 6000
  • Product Type: Optical Module Set
  • SKU / PID: NCS-FAB-OPT2
  • Bundle Quantity: 96 optical modules
  • Included Module: ONS-CXP2-SR25
  • Module Type: CXP2 Transceiver
  • Application: Fabric Interconnect
  • Channels per Module: 12 × 25G transmit + 12 × 25G receive
  • Maximum Data Rate: Up to 25Gbps per channel
  • Connector: 24-fiber MPO/MTP
  • Module Interface: CXP2
  • Management: 2-wire I2C
  • Diagnostics: Digital diagnostics with Tx/Rx optical power monitoring
  • Maximum CXP2 Data Rate: Up to 25Gbps
  • Legacy CXP Compatibility: CXP2 can support legacy CXP rates up to 10.3125Gbps data / 11.25Gbps OTN when connected to legacy CXP modules
  • Intended Architecture: NCS 6000 2T multi-chassis
  • Compatible Fabric Hardware: Supported UFCs and S2 FC2 fabric cards in 2T architecture
  • Compatibility: Cisco NCS 6000 2T supported configurations
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
  • Maximum Power Consumption: 7.2W with Tx and Rx CDRs on; 6W with Tx CDRs on

Why Choose This Product?

  • Correct optics for 2T NCS 6000 fabric — Cisco specifically identifies NCS-FAB-OPT2 for 2T multi-chassis configurations, reducing the risk of substituting the wrong generation of fabric optics.
  • 96-module procurement bundle — A standardized 96-module set simplifies BOM creation and large-scale fabric deployment planning.
  • High-density 25G channel architecture — Twelve 25G channels per module provide the optical density required by the NCS 6000 fabric-interconnect design.
  • Purpose-built fabric connectivity — These are dedicated CXP2 fabric-interconnect modules rather than generic Ethernet optics, making application matching straightforward.
  • Diagnostic visibility — I2C management and optical-power diagnostics provide useful visibility when troubleshooting high-density fabric links. 
  • Supports 2T architecture upgrades — The SKU is directly identified in Cisco's NCS 6000 documentation for 2T multi-chassis systems, making it relevant to qualified migration and expansion projects. 
  • Procurement clarity — The exact PID, module type and quantity make it easier to distinguish this set from the older NCS-FAB-OPT 1T optical module set.
  • NCS 6000 ecosystem alignment — Using Cisco-specified fabric optics helps maintain the intended optical interface between supported NCS 6000 fabric components. 

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