Telecom / Network Board • 1972mg Au/lb • Scrap: $4.88/lb
Cisco Telecom / Network Board — Representative photo
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Model / Type | DWDM Optical Line Card v2 |
| Board Category | Telecom / Network Board |
| Gold Content | 1972mg per lb |
| Palladium Content | 198mg per lb |
| Copper Content | 23% |
| Scrap Value (per lb) | $4.88 |
| Min. Lot for Pickup | 50 lbs commercial |
Telecom-grade line cards and switching fabrics with the highest gold content of any commercial PCB type, due to gold-plated backplane connectors and ASIC chip bonding. The Cisco DWDM Optical Line Card v2 contains approximately 1972mg of gold per pound, 198mg of palladium per pound, and 23% copper by weight. At current August 2026 market rates, this translates to approximately $4.88 per pound in scrap value.
Cisco is known for high-quality manufacturing standards, which often means higher precious metal content in their PCBs compared to generic alternatives. The gold plating on edge connectors, CPU socket pins, and high-speed signal traces is thicker and purer than consumer-grade boards, making them more valuable per pound at the refinery.
At ScrapMetalBuyers.com, we buy scrap circuit boards in bulk from data center decommissions, electronics recyclers, and ITAD companies. We focus on commercial-scale lots of 50 lbs or more. Sean handles every deal personally — no brokers, no middlemen, same-day payment.
Disclaimer: All prices are estimates based on August 2026 market conditions. Scrap circuit board prices change daily with gold, palladium, and copper spot prices. Call 754-310-2984 for a confirmed, locked-in quote.
Approximately 1972mg per pound of board weight. At current gold prices near $3,300/troy oz, that's about $418.44 per pound in gold value alone.
Approximately $4.88 per pound (August 2026). Prices change daily. Call 754-310-2984 for a confirmed quote.
We focus on commercial lots of 50 lbs or more. Call Sean at 754-310-2984 to arrange free pickup.
Yes — we buy mixed lots of server boards, GPU boards, telecom cards, and industrial boards together. No sorting required.
Yes. Scrap board prices are tied to gold, palladium, and copper spot prices, which fluctuate every trading day.
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Cisco DWDM line cards contain tunable coherent optical transceivers (CFP2-DCO or QSFP-DD) that use advanced DSP chips for coherent modulation (DP-QPSK, DP-16QAM). The DSP chips in coherent optical transceivers are among the most gold-rich components in telecommunications equipment. The line card PCB features multiple high-speed SerDes interfaces and precision analog circuits for optical power monitoring.
This is the second production revision, incorporating component substitutions and minor layout changes from the original design. Second-revision boards often reflect component sourcing changes that can slightly alter precious metal content — gold finger plating thickness may vary from the base model. These boards are typically 7–14 years old at current market conditions.
Optical network upgrades from 10G/40G to 100G/400G coherent systems, carrier network modernization, and the replacement of older Cisco ONS platforms with NCS 2000 and NCS 1000 series equipment.
DWDM line cards from carrier environments are typically in excellent condition. Coherent optical transceivers (if present) may have significant separate resale value — evaluate before scrapping.
We buy single boards and bulk lots. Free pickup for 50+ lbs. Same-day payment on approved lots.
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