Chapter 2 Cards Specifications

2.1 Card Overview

Table 2-5

Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Cards (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

Card

 

Part Number

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

32WSS

 

15454-32WSS=

 

The 32WSS card has seven sets of ports located on the faceplate. The

 

 

 

 

card takes up two slots and operates in Slots 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 12-13,

 

 

 

 

14-15, or 16-17. The 32WSS card performs channel add/drop

 

 

 

 

processing within the ONS 15454 DWDM node. The 32WSS card

 

 

 

 

works in conjunction with the 32DMX card to implement ROADM

 

 

 

 

functionality. Equipped with ROADM functionality, the ONS 15454

 

 

 

 

DWDM can be configured to add or drop individual optical channels

 

 

 

 

using Cisco Transport Controller (CTC), Cisco MetroPlanner, and

 

 

 

 

Cisco Transport Manager (CTM). A ROADM network element

 

 

 

 

utilizes two 32WSS cards (two slots each) and two 32DMX cards (one

 

 

 

 

slot each), for a total of six slots in the chassis.

 

 

 

 

 

32WSS-L

 

—

The 32WSS-L card has seven sets of ports located on the faceplate.

 

 

 

 

The card takes up two slots and operates in Slots 1-2, 3-4, 5-6,12-13,

 

 

 

 

14-15, or 16-17. The 32WSS-L card performs channel add/drop

 

 

 

 

processing in the L band. The 32WSS-L card works in conjunction

 

 

 

 

with the 32DMX-L card to implement ROADM functionality.

 

 

 

 

Equipped with ROADM functionality, the ONS 15454 DWDM can be

 

 

 

 

configured to add and drop or pass through each individual optical

 

 

 

 

channel.

 

 

 

 

MMU

 

—

The MMU card supports multiring and mesh upgrades for ROADM

 

 

 

 

nodes in both the C band and the L band. Mesh/multiring upgrade is

 

 

 

 

the capability to optically bypass a given wavelength from one section

 

 

 

 

of the network or ring to another one without requiring 3R

 

 

 

 

regeneration. In each node, you need to install two MMU cards, one

 

 

 

 

on the east side and one on the west side. The MMU card has six sets

 

 

 

 

of ports located on the faceplate. It operates in Slots 1 to 6 and 12 to

 

 

 

17.

 

 

 

 

Transponder and Muxponder Cards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TXP_MR_10G

 

15454-10T-L1-xx.x=

 

The 10 Gbps Transponder-100 GHz-Tunable xx.xx-xx.xx card

 

 

 

 

(TXP_MR_10G) has two sets of ports located on the faceplate and can

 

 

 

 

be in Slots 1 to 6 and 12 to 17. It processes one 10-Gbps signal (client

 

 

 

 

side) into one 10-Gbps, 100-GHz DWDM signal (trunk side). It

 

 

 

 

provides one 10-Gbps port per card that can be provisioned for an

 

 

 

 

STM64/OC-192 short reach (1310 nm) signal, compliant with ITU-T

 

 

 

 

G.707, ITU-T G.709, ITU-T G.691, and Telcordia GR-253-CORE, or

 

 

 

 

to 10GE-BASE-LR, compliant with IEEE 802.3. Each version of this

 

 

 

 

card has a different part number.

 

 

 

 

The TXP_MR_10G card is tunable over two neighboring wavelengths

 

 

 

 

in the 1550 nm, ITU 100 GHz range. It is available in sixteen different

 

 

 

 

versions, covering thirty-two different wavelengths in the 1550 nm

 

 

 

 

range.

 

 

 

 

 

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

2-8

July 2006

 

 

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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.

Moreover, the platform is complemented by Cisco's sophisticated management solutions, which streamline the operational management of the network. With tools that provide in-depth monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities, network administrators can maintain optimal performance and quickly respond to any issues that may arise.

In summary, the Cisco Systems 15454 is a robust and adaptable optical networking solution. Its main features, including advanced DWDM capabilities, modular architecture, protocol versatility, and enhanced protection mechanisms, make it a preferred choice for organizations looking to scale their network infrastructure while ensuring high service reliability and performance. Whether for expanding bandwidth or modernizing legacy networks, the Cisco 15454 stands out as a powerful tool in the ever-evolving landscape of telecommunications.
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