Ciena 130-6618-905 DWDM Card Front Facing C-band Module

Overview

The Ciena 130-6618-905 DWDM Card Front Facing C-band Module is a high performance optical interface designed for modern dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) platforms. Engineered to deliver reliable, low latency transport across the C-band spectrum, this module enables service providers and enterprises to scale bandwidth while maintaining a compact footprint. Its plug-and-play design simplifies installation and integration into existing Ciena chassis, providing a cost effective path to network expansion.

Key Features

• Optimized for C-band operation (1525 nm to 1565 nm)
• Supports up to 96 channels with 50 GHz spacing
• Low insertion loss and high optical return loss performance
• Hot-swappable front facing form factor for easy maintenance
• Built-in monitoring and diagnostics via standard Ciena management interfaces
• Compatible with a wide range of Ciena DWDM line cards and platforms

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 130-6618-905
• Operating wavelength range: 1525 nm - 1565 nm
• Channel spacing: 50 GHz
• Maximum channel count: 96
• Insertion loss: less than 1.5 dB
• Optical return loss: better than -55 dB
• Supply voltage: 5 V DC
• Power consumption: typical 12 W per module
• Environmental operating temperature: -5 deg C to 55 deg C
• Dimensions: front facing module, rack mount compatible

Applications

• Metro and long haul transport networks requiring high capacity C-band transport
• Data center interconnects where low latency and high density are critical
• Carrier Ethernet services and wavelength division multiplexed transport
• Enterprise backbone upgrades seeking scalable bandwidth without major infrastructure changes
• Network virtualization and software defined optical networking deployments

By integrating the Ciena DWDM Card Front Facing C-band Module, operators can achieve greater spectral efficiency, simplify network operations, and future-proof their optical infrastructure for evolving traffic demands.