Chapter 2 Cards Specifications

2.2.6 Transponder, Muxponder, and Optical Cards

Table 2-32

OC192 ITU-T Channels Available for the ONS 15454 (continued)

 

 

C-Band Spectrum

 

 

 

15454 OC192 LR 100 GHz ITU-T

 

 

Cards 1

 

Channel (nm)

Frequency (THz)

X

 

1556.55

192.6

 

 

 

 

X

 

1558.17

192.4

 

 

 

 

X

 

1558.98

192.3

 

 

 

 

X

 

1559.79

192.2

 

 

 

 

X

 

1560.61

192.1

 

 

 

 

1. These wavelengths are shorter lead-time cards and are recommended for deployment.

The ONS 15454 offers eight OC192 ITU-T cards. Each card provides a long-reach SONET compliant 9.95328 Gbps high-speed interface operating at a 100-GHz spaced, ITU-T compliant wavelength within the 1530 to 1562 nm frequency band. The primary application for the OC192 ITU-T card is for use in ultra high-speed metro interoffice facility (IOF) solutions interconnecting central offices and collocation sites over a DWDM-based transport network.

2.2.6.3 Client Side Interfaces

The TXP and MXP cards utilize small form-factor pluggables (SFPs) and 10-Gigabit SFPs (XFPs) to accommodate various client interface payloads. The SFP and XFP modules are inserted into matching connectors on the front panels of the cards and then connected to the client equipment with fiber-optic cables. Table 2-33shows the SFP and XFP pluggable client modules available for each client service type.

Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Engineering and Planning Guide, Release 7.x

 

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Cisco Systems 15454 specifications Client Side Interfaces

15454 specifications

Cisco Systems' 15454 is a leading optical networking platform designed to address a range of connectivity needs for service providers, enterprises, and data centers. As part of the Cisco ONS (Optical Networking System) portfolio, the 15454 provides advanced capabilities that cater to the evolving demands of high-performance network requirements.

At its core, the Cisco 15454 is built for scalability and versatility. It supports a variety of transmission methods, including SONET (Synchronous Optical Networking), SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy), and WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing). This flexibility makes the platform ideal for deploying both legacy services and next-generation applications.

One of the standout features of the 15454 is its ability to support high-capacity wavelengths, allowing for greater bandwidth utilization across fiber networks. With advanced Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology, the platform ensures efficient use of the available fiber and extends the distance over which data can be transmitted. This results in reduced operational costs while maximizing throughput.

The Cisco 15454 also comes equipped with an array of interfaces supported by its modular design. The platform can accommodate Ethernet, SONET/SDH, and IP services, which means it can seamlessly handle a wide range of protocols. The modular architecture allows network operators to tailor the system to their specific requirements, offering a variety of line cards and interfaces to choose from.

Another critical characteristic of the 15454 is its built-in protection mechanisms. The system offers diverse and automatic protection schemes such as optical Layer 1 protection, ensuring high availability and network resilience. This capability is essential for mission-critical applications where uptime is paramount.

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