Data Sheet

40-Channel Single-Module ROADM for the Cisco ONS 15454

Multiservice Transport Platform

The Cisco® ONS 15454 Multiservice Transport Platform (MSTP) provides a comprehensive, intelligent dense
wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) solution for expanding metropolitan (metro) and regional bandwidth.

Figure 1. 40-Channel Single-Module ROADM with Integrated Optical Pre-Amplifier (40-SMR1-C) and Optical Pre-Amplifier and
Boost Amplifier (40-SMR2-C)

Product Overview
Release 9.1 of the Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP expands the platform’s reconfiguration options. In addition to the existing
32-channel and 40-channel reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer (ROADM) cards, two new cards (Figure 1) are
introduced in this release to optimize and increase the MSTP’s throughput density. By integrating multiple features on
the same card (optical service channel [OSC], amplification, and ROADM), the single-module ROADM (SMR) cards
are so compact that they can be added to any node in the network, extending optical add/drop multiplexing to the
edge.

The new 40-channel single-module ROADM with integrated optical pre-amplifier (part number 40-SMR1-C) combines
the OSC add/drop filter, a pre-amplifier, and a 2x1 wavelength selective switch (WSS)-based ROADM core into a
single-slot unit. This unit is optimized for Degree-2 reconfigurable nodes.

The 40-channel single-module ROADM with integrated optical pre-amplifier and boost amplifier (part number 40-
SMR2-C) includes the OSC add/drop filter, pre- and boost amplifiers, and a 4x1 WSS-based ROADM core. This unit
provides an effective way to support multi-degree nodes up to Degree-4, allowing in-service upgrade from Degree-2
up to Degree-4 at a very competitive price point.

Similarly to the already available 40-channel wavelength cross-connect (40-WXC) card, and thanks to the software
functionalities extended from previous releases, the 40-SMR2-C card provides multi-degree switching capabilities at
the individual wavelength level. Mesh and multi-ring network topologies can now be deployed using the Cisco ONS
15454 MSTP with complete flexibility of service routing at all nodes in the network.

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Individual channels separation, required on the add/drop ports to terminate local traffic, is provided by the new Cisco
ONS 15216 40-channel multiplexer/demultiplexer patch panel (odd channels). The use of athermal Arrayed
Waveguide Grating (AWG) technology allows the removal of the multiplexer and demultiplexer function from the
Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP shelf. This approach provides many benefits to customers, including:

● Simplified connectivity to passive patch-panels: 4 LC cables instead of 20 MPO cables.

● Improved density: passive multiplexing and demultiplexing frees up slots in the main chassis to be used for
traffic.
Single-module ROADM (SMR) units increase the density of the Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP. An SMR1-based Degree-2
node can increase a single-shelf throughput by 500 percent compared to the supported throughput in Release 9.0
(200 Gbps vs. 40 Gbps), as the additional free slots can be used to install transponder cards. A similar improvement
can be obtained in Degree-4 nodes. A 40-WXC-based Degree-4 node requires two shelves for the common optics
without any available slot for the transponder. An SMR2-based Degree-4 node provides 400 Gbps of traffic in the
same two shelves, or 120 Gbps of traffic when installed into a single shelf. See Table 1 for details.

Table 1. Shelf Throughput Comparison for 40-Channel ROADM Cards

Equivalent 10 Gbps
Transponder-Based
1
Node Type Card Type Required Shelves Free Slots Local Add/Drop Traffic2

Degree-2 40-WSS 1 2 40 Gbps

40-SMR1 1 10 200 Gbps

Degree-4 40-WXC 2 0 0 Gbps

40-SMR2 1 6 120 Gbps

2 20 400 Gbps

1. Based on current 17-slot MSTP chassis

2. Using 15454-OTU2-XP card

The Cisco ONS 15454 ROADM cards are plug-in modules that take advantage of the proven Cisco ONS 15454
carrier-class features to deliver the flexibility to access network bandwidth from a single DWDM channel all the way to
112 channels, to support the requirements of service provider and enterprise networks. Table 2 provides deployment
details.

Table 2. 40-Channel ROADM Deployment Information

Component Deployment Application

40-channel single-module This is the key unit for the Degree-2 single-module ROADM solutions operating in the C band, odd channels. It
ROADM with integrated allows the possibility to remotely and automatically control a wavelength to bypass or be added in a node of the
optical pre-amplifier – C band network.
– odd channels The unit includes a 2-stage pre-amplifier that allows the insertion of dispersion-management devices to compensate
for pulse spreading at higher multiplexer speeds. Automatic per-channel power monitoring and control capabilities
embedded in the unit (Dynamic Gain Equalization – DGE) improve overall system performance.
Used in conjunction with the Cisco ONS 15216 40-Channel Multiplexer/Demultiplexer Patch Panel Odd, it allows
management of the local add/drop traffic.

40-channel single-module This is the key unit to provide a Degree-2 solution that can scale, in-service, to a Degree-4 multi-degree ROADM
ROADM with integrated solution operating in the C band, odd channels. When installed in conjunction with the 4-Degree single-module
optical pre-amplifier and ROADM mesh patch panel, it allows the possibility to remotely and automatically control a wavelength to be routed to
boost amplifier – C band – any of the 4 directions of a multi-degree ROADM node.
odd channels Unit includes a 2-stage pre-amplifier that allows the insertion of dispersion-management devices to compensate for
pulse spreading at higher multiplexer speeds and a booster amplifier to increase the power of outgoing composite
DWDM signal to overcome the attenuation of the fiber network. Automatic per-channel power monitoring and control
capabilities embedded in the unit (Dynamic Gain Equalization – DGE) improve overall system performance.
Used in conjunction with the Cisco ONS 15216 40-Channel Multiplexer/Demultiplexer Patch Panel Odd, it allows you
to manage the local add/drop traffic of the specific direction supported by the 40-SMR2 unit.

Cisco ONS 15216 40-channel This passive 2-rack-unit (2RU) is used in Degree-2 and multi-degree ROADM nodes based on the 40-SMR1-C and
multiplexer/demultiplexer 40-SMR2-C to manage the local add/drop function on the specific direction(s) supported by the 40-SMR1-C and 40-
patch panel (odd) SMR2-C units.
For additional details, please refer to the Cisco ONS 15216 Mux/Demux 40 Channel Patch Panel and Cisco ONS
15216 Mux/Demux Patch Panel 50 GHz Interleaver De-Interleaver data sheet.

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Component Deployment Application

4-degree single-module This passive 1RU is used in multi-degree ROADM nodes with up to four 40-SMR2-C units to provide broadcast
ROADM mesh patch panel functionalities and replicate to all the directions of the node the wavelengths to be routed through the ROADM node.

The Cisco ONS 15454 single-module ROADM cards (40-SMR1-C and 40-SMR2-C) operate on the ITU 100-GHz
wavelength plan. Each card integrates automatic per-channel power monitor and control capabilities, providing node-
and network-based automatic-power-level management on each input and output port. Per-channel optical path
selection is also done in a completely automated way through Wavelength Path Provisioning (WPP) at the network
level, featuring end-to-end, point-and-click wavelength provisioning and easy SONET/SDH-like wavelength
management.

The ROADM node architecture has been specifically defined and engineered to provide:

● High reliability – Enables complete independence between specific direction-facing units with the possibility
to house units in physically separated shelves.
● Automatic optical power balancing – Per-channel automatic power control allows a “self-healing” intelligent
approach to DWDM, which is unique in the market.
● Low insertion loss – Selected technology allows direct integration of different functionalities in the same
optical module, reducing to the bare minimum the number of optical connections.
● Reduced footprint – SMR units integrate multiple functions into a single card (amplification, OSC add/drop,
ROADM, and power monitoring), reducing node power consumption and increasing shelf throughput.
The optical cards incorporate faceplate-mounted LEDs to provide a quick visual check of the operational status at the
card. Printed on each of the faceplates is an icon, an orange circle, which is mapped to shelf-slot icons indicating the
shelf slot where the card can be physically installed. The cards are supported by the integrated Cisco ONS 15454
Cisco Transport Controller craft manager, which provides the user access for operations, administration,
maintenance, and provisioning (OAM&P) for the system. Taking advantage of the embedded units’ capabilities, Cisco
Transport Controller can also provide a per-channel graphical representation of the optical power levels associated
with each individual path in the ROADM nodes (Figure 2).

Figure 2. Cisco Transport Control Per-Channel Optical Power Monitoring Representation

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Complete flexibility provided by the single-module ROADM units greatly simplifies the design of optical networks in
terms of unit placement. However this flexibility alone is not enough to allow users to define any possible optical path
at the network level. The Cisco Transport Planner (CTP) optical design tool features the possibility to design DWDM
networks based on ROADM functionalities and to verify all the possible optical paths and the DWDM interface types
defined by the user. A truly flexible network design resulting from the selection of both optical paths and DWDM
interface types is highly customizable by the user, who can compare different solutions and create hypothetical
scenarios in a simple and effective way.

Figure 3 and Figure 4 show sample signal-flow diagrams for Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP Single-Module ROADM nodes,
outlining the use for each unit type.

Figure 3. MSTP 40-Channel Degree-2 Single-Module ROADM Node

Figure 4. MSTP 40-Channel Degree-4 Single Module ROADM Node

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Cisco ONS 15454 ROADM Cards Specifications

Tables 3 through 7 give specifications for the Cisco ONS 15454 single-module ROADM cards.
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Table 3. Regulatory Compliance

Countries Supported

ANSI System ETSI System

● Canada ● European Union
● United States ● Africa
● Korea ● CSI
● Japan ● Australia
● European Union ● New Zealand
● China
● Korea
● India
● Saudi Arabia
● South America

EMC (Class A)
● ICES-003 (2004) ● EN 300 386 Telecommunications Network Equipment (EMC): 2007
● GR-1089-CORE Issue 4, NEBS EMC and Safety (June 2006) (Note: EMC-1)
● FCC 47CFR15 (2006) ● CISPR22 (2008) and CISPR24: 2002/ EN55024:2007 : Immunity
levels: see EN61000-4-xx
● EN55022: 2007 Information Technology Equipment
(Emissions)(2006) (EMC-2)
● EN55024: 1998/a2: 2003 Information Technology Equipment
(Immunity)

Safety
● UL/CSA 60950-1, 2006 ● UL/CSA 60950-1, 2006
● GR-1089-CORE Issue 4, NEBS EMC and Safety (June 2006) ● IEC 60950-1(2005/12), 2nd Edition and National Differences as per
CB Bulletin 112A

Laser
● UL/CSA 60950-1, 2006 ● CDRH (accession letter and report)
● IEC 60950-1(2005/12), 2nd Edition and National Differences as per ● IEC 60825-1 Consol. Ed. 1.2 (incl. am1+am2) 2001-08
CB Bulletin 112A
● IEC-60825-2 Edition 3.1, 2007/01

Environmental
● GR-63-CORE Issue 3, NEBS Physical Protection (Mar 2006) ● ETS 300-019-2-2 V2.1.2 (1999-09): Transportation, Class 2.3
● ETS 300-019-2-1 V2.1.2 (Storage, Class 1.1) ● ETS 300-019-2-3 V2.2.2 (2003-04):Operational, Class 3.1E

Optical
● G.709
● G.975

Miscellaneous
● AT&T Network Equipment Development Standards (NEDS) Generic ● Verizon SIT.NEBS.NPI.2002.010
Requirements, AT&T 802-900-260 ● Worldcom ESD requirement
● SBC TP76200MP

1. All compliance testing and documentation may not be completed at release of the product. Check with your sales representative for countries
outside of Canada, the United States, and the European Union.

Table 4. System Requirements

Component Cisco ONS 15454 ANSI Cisco ONS 15454 ETSI

Processor TCC2P/TCC2 TCC2P/TCC2

Cross-connect All (not required) All (not required)

Shelf assembly 15454-SA-HD or 15454-SA-HD-DDR shelf assembly with 15454-SA-ETSI shelf assembly with CC-FTA or
CC-FTA or FTA3 version fan-tray assembly SDH 48V fan-tray assembly

System software Release 9.1.0 ANSI or later Release 9.1.0 ETSI or later

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Table 5. Specifications for Single-Module ROADM Cards

Specification 40-SMR1-C 40-SMR2-C

Management

Card LEDs
● Failure (FAIL) Red Red
● Active/standby (ACT/STBY) Green/yellow Green/yellow
● Signal fail (SF) Yellow Yellow

Operating Environment

Temperature
● Normal 0ºC to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 0ºC to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
● Short term1 –5ºC to 55ºC (23ºF to 131ºF) –5ºC to 55ºC (23ºF to 131ºF)

Relative humidity
● Normal 5% to 85%, non condensing 5% to 85%, noncondensing
● Short term1 5% to 90% RH but not to exceed 0.024 kg water/kg of 5% to 90% RH but not to exceed 0.024 kg water/kg of
dry air dry air

Storage Environment

Temperature –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F) –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)

Relative humidity 5% to 95% RH 5 to 95% RH

1. Short-term refers to a period of not more than 96 consecutive hours and a total of not more than 15 days in 1 year. This refers to a total of 360
hours in any given year, but no more than 15 occurrences during that 1-year period.

Table 6. Optical Specifications for Single-Module ROADM Cards

Specification 40-SMR1-C 40-SMR2-C

Optical Parameters

Insertion loss (maximum at minimum 7.0 dB (EXP-RX – LINE-TX and 6.0 dB (EXPi1-RX – LINE-TX and
VOA) ADD-RX – LINE-TX) ADD-RX – LINE-TX)

Minimum VOA dynamic range 25 dB (EXP-RX – COM-TX) 25 dB (EXPi-RX – COM-TX)

30 dB (LINE-RX – DROP-TX) 30 dB (LINE-RX – DROP-TX)

Maximum input power 27 dBm 27 dBm

Filter type Wavelength selective switch Wavelength selective switch

Minimum transmit filter –1.5 dB +/–200 pm (EXP-RX – LINE-TX and +/–200 pm (EXPi-RX – LINE-TX and
bandwidth (all operating conditions ADD-RX – LINE-TX) ADD-RX – LINE-TX)
and attenuation values)

Adjacent crosstalk 37 dB (minimum) 37 dB (minimum)

(all operating conditions and
attenuation values)

Non-adjacent crosstalk 45 dB (minimum) 45 dB (minimum)

(all operating conditions and
attenuation values)

Maximum Polarization Dependent 0.8 dB (any path) 0.8 dB (any path)

Loss (PDL) (all operating conditions
and attenuation values)

Optical power setting accuracy –0.5/0.5 dB –0.5/0.5 dB

(all operating conditions and
attenuation values)

Minimum return loss 40 dB 40 dB

Optical Parameters – Pre-Amplifier Section

Input power range (pin)

● Full-channel loading –21 to 12 dBm –21 to 12 dBm
● 1-channel loading –43 to –10 dBm –43 to –10 dBm

Output power (POUT maximum) +17.5 dBm +17.5 dBm

Gain range 5 to 38 dB 5 to 38 dB

Gain ripple (peak to valley) 1.2 dB 1.2 dB

Gain and power regulation

● Over- and under-shoot 0.5 dB 0.5 dB

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Max noise figure (at g≥ 21 dB) 7.5 dB 7.5 dB

Midstage insertion loss range for 0 to 9 dB 0 to 9 dB

Dispersion Compensation Unit
(DCU)

Transient suppression Yes Yes

Optical Parameters – Boost Amplifier Section

Input power range (pin)

● Full-channel loading – +12 dBm
● 1-channel loading –5 dBm

Output power (Pout maximum) – 17.5 dBm

Gain range – 13 to 26 dB

Gain ripple (peak to valley) – 1.2 dB

Gain and power regulation

● Over- and under-shoot – 0.5 dB

Max noise figure (at gain ≥ 17 dB) – 6 dB

Optical Parameters – OSC Section

OSC filter type Interferential Interferential

Max OSC filter insertion loss 1.8 dB (LINE-RX – OSC-TX) 1.8 dB (LINE-RX – OSC-TX)
1.3 dB (OSC-RX – LINE-TX) 1.3 dB (OSC-RX – LINE-TX)

OSC filter passband 1500 to 1520 nm 1500 to 1520 nm

Connectors

Connectors type LC (all the ports) MPO (EXP-RXi and EXP-TX ports)
LC (all the other ports)

Power

Card power draw

● Typical 30W 35W
● Maximum 60W 70W

Physical

Size 1 slots 1 slot

Supported shelf slots 1–6, 12–17 1–6, 12–17

1. EXPi-RX, where i goes from 1 to 3.

Table 7. Optical Specifications for Mesh Patch Panel Units

Specification 15454-PP-4-SMR

Maximum Insertion Loss 7.5 dB

Maximum Polarization Dependent Loss 0.1 dB

Maximum PMD 0.1 ps

Minimum Return Loss 50 dB

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Ordering Information
Table 8 gives ordering information for the 40-channel Cisco ONS 15454 single-module ROADM units.

Table 8. System Ordering Information

Part Number Description

15454-40-SMR1-C= 40Chs Single Module ROADM with integrated Optical PRE Amplifier

15454-40-SMR2-C= 40Chs Single Module ROADM with integrated Optical PRE, Boost Amplifier

15454-MPO-XMPO-2= Multi-fiber patchcord - MPO to MPO Crossed - 2m

15454-PP-4-SMR= 1 RU 4-Degree SM ROADM Mesh Patch Panel

15216-MD-40-ODD= ONS 15216 40ch Mux Demux Patch Panel Odd

15454-MPO-MPO-2= Multi-fiber patchcord - MPO to MPO - 2m

15454-MPO-MPO-4= Multi-fiber patchcord - MPO to MPO - 4m

15454-MPO-MPO-6= Multi-fiber patchcord - MPO to MPO - 6m

15454-MPO-MPO-8= Multi-fiber patchcord - MPO to MPO - 8m

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