Description
The Cisco 15600-TSC is a Time Slot Interchanger (TSC) card designed for the Cisco ONS 15600 Multiservice Switching Platform, offering high-capacity bandwidth grooming and cross-connect capabilities for SONET/SDH networks. Built for carrier-grade environments, the 15600-TSC provides dynamic, non-blocking switching of up to 640 Gbps, making it suitable for dense metro and long-haul transport applications. Its modular design allows seamless integration into existing Cisco 15600 chassis, supporting a wide range of optical interfaces and network configurations. The card is engineered for reliability, with hot-swappable functionality and redundant architecture to ensure maximum uptime.
Technical specifications include support for STS-1 level grooming, VT1.5 and VT2 mapping, and full SONET/SDH compliance. The 15600-TSC features dual processors for enhanced performance and fault tolerance, along with integrated performance monitoring and alarm reporting. It supports up to 512 STS-1 cross-connects per shelf, enabling flexible service provisioning and traffic management. Ideal for network operators seeking scalable and cost-effective transport solutions, the Cisco 15600-TSC remains a dependable component in legacy optical networking environments.

