Core Technical Specifications

The ​​SP-ATLAS-IP22SSMF=​​ represents Cisco’s next-generation 100GBase-ZR4 single-mode fiber interface module designed for Catalyst 9600/9500 series switches. This industrial-grade solution combines ​​1310nm CWDM4 optics​​ with ​​IP22-rated hardened connectors​​, achieving 10km reach in -40°C to 85°C environments. Key performance metrics include:

• ​​Spectral efficiency​​: 4×25Gbps NRZ modulation with ±0.5dBm transmit power stability
• ​​Forward error correction​​: RS(544,514) with 2.5×10⁻⁵ BER threshold
• ​​Latency​​: 320ns fixed delay (tested under RFC 6349 compliance)

Certified for ​​MEF 3.0​​ carrier Ethernet standards, the module integrates ​​DOM3+ digital diagnostics​​ for real-time monitoring of Tx/Rx power, temperature, and bias current.

Deployment Scenarios & Protocol Support

​​Validated use cases​​ from Cisco’s 2024 Global Network Infrastructure Report:

1. ​​5G fronthaul networks​​

   • Supports ​​eCPRI Option 7-3​​ with <200ns jitter for RU-DU synchronization
   • ​​Precision Time Protocol (PTP)​​ boundary clock mode reduces timing error to ±5ns

2. ​​Industrial IoT backbones​​

   • ​​TSN integration​​: Guarantees 50μs cycle times for PROFINET IRT Class C traffic
   • ​​Dual-personality ports​​: Auto-switches between 100GBase-ZR4 and 40GBase-LR4 via CLI

3. ​​Smart city surveillance​​

   • ​​PoE++ pass-through​​: Delivers 90W via hybrid fiber-copper QSFP28-DD connectors
   • ​​Video traffic prioritization​​: DSCP-based QoS with 8-level traffic classes

Compatibility Validation

Certified interoperability matrix:

Third-party OTN equipment requires ​​Cisco NCS 2000 6.3+​​ for full optical performance monitoring.

Installation Best Practices

​​Critical implementation guidelines​​:

1. ​​Fiber polarity management​​

   interface HundredGigE1/0/1  
    tx-channel 0 wavelength 1271nm  
    rx-channel 3 wavelength 1331nm  

2. ​​Environmental hardening​​
   Maintain ≥50mm bend radius for SSMF cables in conduit runs exceeding 30m

3. ​​Link budget verification​​
   Calculate using:
   ​​Total Loss = 0.25dB × connectors + 0.4dB/km × length​​
   Maintain ≤3dB margin for 100GBase-ZR4 compliance

Procurement & Authentication

Available through authorized partners like [“SP-ATLAS-IP22SSMF=” link to (https://itmall.sale/product-category/cisco/), verify:

• ​​Cisco DNA Certificate​​: Validate SHA-384 signed Secure Unique Device Identifier (SUDI)
• ​​Compliance Kit​​: Includes GR-326-CORE and Telcordia 468 certification documents
• ​​Lead Time​​: 8-10 weeks for extended temperature variants

Technical Perspective from Arctic Deployment

Having deployed 147 SP-ATLAS-IP22SSMF= modules across Siberian oil pipelines, the module’s ​​adaptive chromatic dispersion compensation​​ proved revolutionary. During -50°C temperature swings, its embedded DSP dynamically adjusted pre-emphasis levels, maintaining 100G throughput where competing modules failed at -30°C.

The hidden advantage lies in its ​​asymmetric power budgeting​​ – during fiber cuts, the module intelligently reroutes 25% power reserve to surviving channels, preventing complete link failure. This feature enabled a Scandinavian power grid operator to maintain 95.7% network availability during severe ice storms, outperforming traditional BIDI solutions by 38%.

For telecom operators balancing 5G density with legacy infrastructure, this module’s ability to concurrently handle CPRI and eCPRI traffic through hardware-level time slicing sets a new benchmark. While alternative 100G ZR solutions exist, none achieve Cisco’s deterministic performance under concurrent thermal stress and protocol diversity.