Cisco 10GBASE-DWDM 1552.52 nm SFP+ (100-GHz ITU grid)

Step into a world of scalable, high-performance optical networking with the Cisco 10GBASE-DWDM 1552.52 nm SFP+ transceiver. This compact, exchange-ready module is engineered for data networking and optical networks alike, delivering reliable 10 Gbps data transfer over DWDM channels on the familiar SFP+ form factor. Built to maximize fiber capacity without complicating your infrastructure, this transceiver is the smart choice for data centers, campus networks, and metro deployments seeking to elevate bandwidth density while preserving signal integrity. The 1552.52 nm wavelength on the 100-GHz ITU grid provides precise channel alignment with DWDM multiplexers, enabling you to add more channels to existing fiber runs and future-proof your network as demand grows. Cisco’s trusted engineering ensures robust performance, low insertion loss, and interoperability with Cisco switches, routers, and optical transport systems, making it a dependable cornerstone for modern optical networks.

• High-performance 10GBASE-DWDM transceiver: Delivers up to 10 Gbps data transfer over a single-mode fiber, enabling dense DWDM channel configurations that scale with your network’s growth while maintaining excellent signal quality and low bit-error rates.
• Wavelength and grid precision: 1552.52 nm on a 100-GHz ITU grid ensures accurate channel placement, minimal cross-talk, and compatibility with DWDM mux/demux environments. This precision supports long-reach links and tight channel spacing across data centers and metro networks.
• Compact SFP+ form factor with LC/PC duplex connection: A plug-and-play module designed for hot-swappable insertion into standard SFP+ ports on Cisco devices, delivering seamless integration with your existing equipment and cabling while preserving rack space and power efficiency.
• Versatile deployment options: Ideal for data networking and optical networking applications, including data center interconnects, backbone links, campus interconnects, and edge deployments where scalable bandwidth is essential and fiber is a precious resource.
• Reliable, enterprise-grade performance: Engineered for consistent throughput, stable optical performance, and durable operation in data centers and high-demand environments; designed to meet industry standards and Cisco reliability expectations, helping you minimize downtime and maximize return on investment.

Technical Details of Cisco 10GBASE-DWDM 1552.52 nm SFP+ (100-GHz ITU grid)

• Product type: SFP+ optical transceiver
• Wavelength: 1552.52 nanometers
• DWDM channel grid: 100 GHz ITU grid
• Data rate: 10 Gbps (10GBASE-DWDM)
• Connector: LC/PC duplex
• Form factor: SFP+
• Applications: Data Networking, Optical Networking
• Compatibility: Designed for Cisco devices and interoperable with compatible optical networking infrastructures

How to install Cisco 10GBASE-DWDM 1552.52 nm SFP+ (100-GHz ITU grid)

Follow these steps to install and verify the transceiver in your Cisco equipment, ensuring a reliable DWDM link from day one:

• Power down or prepare for hot-swapping according to your device’s guidelines, then insert the SFP+ transceiver into an available SFP+ slot until you hear a secure click and the module is seated properly.
• Attach the optical fiber cables with LC/PC duplex connectors, ensuring transmit on one end aligns with receive on the opposite end. Use single-mode fiber that matches the transceiver’s design and your network topology.
• Power on the device or resume operation if hot-swapping was performed. Access the device management interface or command-line console to confirm module recognition and link establishment.
• Configure the appropriate DWDM settings on both ends of the link, including wavelength (1552.52 nm) and 100-GHz ITU grid alignment. Verify that the counterpart on the remote side is configured for the same channel so the DWDM link can carry the intended traffic.
• Validate performance with optical test equipment and standard network tests. Measure optical power, assess signal-to-noise ratio, and confirm the expected data rate under real traffic conditions. Monitor the link quality over time to detect drift or degradation and plan maintenance accordingly.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is 10GBASE-DWDM and why would I choose this Cisco SFP+? A: 10GBASE-DWDM combines 10 Gbps Ethernet with dense wavelength division multiplexing, allowing multiple DWDM channels on a single fiber pair. This Cisco SFP+ provides a ready-made, Cisco-validated transceiver for scalable, high-density optical networks, ideal for data centers and metro deployments that require maximum fiber efficiency.
• Q: What does the 1552.52 nm wavelength and 100 GHz ITU grid mean in practice? A: The wavelength specifies exactly where the channel sits in the DWDM spectrum, while the 100 GHz ITU grid defines the channel spacing. Together, they ensure predictable channel placement, compatibility with DWDM multiplexers, and predictable performance across links.
• Q: What kind of fiber and connector are required? A: This transceiver uses single-mode fiber with an LC/PC duplex connector. Proper fiber type, quality connectors, and clean cleaves are essential for achieving the best optical performance and minimizing insertion loss.
• Q: Is this module hot-swappable? A: SFP+ modules are generally hot-swappable in Cisco devices, allowing you to replace or upgrade components without powering down the entire system. Always follow your device’s hardware maintenance guidelines.
• Q: Where can I deploy this transceiver? A: It is designed for data networking and optical networking environments, including data centers, campus networks, and metro or optical backbones where DWDM channels are used to increase bandwidth on existing fiber infrastructure.