Product Type | OC3/OC12 over Ethernet Smart Pluggable Module |
Form Factor | Smart Pluggable Module |
Supported Protocols | SONET, SDH, Ethernet |
Line Rate | OC3 (155 Mbps), OC12 (622 Mbps) |
Power Consumption | Typically 2.5 W (depending on operating mode) |
Hot Swappable | Yes |
Application | Carrier Ethernet, SONET/SDH Interworking |
Target Use Case | Legacy TDM transport over packet networks |
Cisco ONS-SI-OC-VCOP= OC3/OC12 Ethernet Smart Pluggable


Key Benefits

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- TAA compliance enables procurement by government and public sector organizations.
- Smart pluggable design reduces deployment time and system downtime.
- Supports both OC3 and OC12, offering flexible integration into legacy network infrastructure.
Product Overview
The Cisco ONS-SI-OC-VCOP= is an OC3/OC12 over Ethernet Smart Pluggable module designed for high-performance and secure network deployments. Supporting both OC3 and OC12 speeds, it enables the convergence of traditional SONET/SDH infrastructure with Ethernet. Its TAA compliance and manufacturing origin in South Korea make it suitable for government and regulatory-sensitive deployments. This solution offers a cost-effective migration path to Ethernet transport while remaining interoperable with legacy systems. The smart pluggable form factor ensures reduced installation efforts and straightforward scalability in service provider or enterprise environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Module Dimensions (H x W x D) | 13.4 mm x 14.2 mm x 71 mm (typical pluggable size) |
Weight | 0.05 kg (approx.) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | Over 1,000,000 hours (min) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Support for Cisco Network Convergence System | Yes |
Cisco IOS Integration | Yes, when installed in supported hardware |
Licensing Requirement | No additional license required |
Manageable via NMS | Yes (in host system) |
Remote Configuration Support | Yes |
Interfaces
Ethernet Interface | 1 x RJ-45 or SFP (modular-dependent) |
SONET/SDH Interface | 1 x OC3/OC12 optical |
Connector Type | SFP or similar electrical interface |
Data Rate | 155 Mbps (OC3), 622 Mbps (OC12) |
Port Count | 1 Ethernet, 1 SONET/SDH |
Interface Standard | Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T or optical OC-N |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Country of Origin | South Korea |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certification Standards | FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, CE Mark |
Product Code | ONS-SI-OC-VCOP= |
Advanced Security Features
Optical Link Encryption | No (handled at host system) |
Isolation between TDM and Ethernet interfaces | Yes |
Secure Boot Support | Yes, in host system (if supported) |
Built-in Packet Classification | Yes (via onboard FPGA logic) |