Ciena 130-0304-900 ISS1 DWDM Card Multiwave Combr Spltr

Overview

The Ciena ISS1 DWDM Card Multiwave Combiner Splitter (part number 130-0304-900) is a high performance optical module designed for dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks. It enables the seamless aggregation and distribution of multiple wavelength channels on a single fiber, helping service providers and enterprises maximize fiber utilization while maintaining signal integrity. This compact, hot-swappable card fits into standard Ciena chassis and is engineered for long-haul and metro applications where reliability and low latency are critical.

Key Features

• Supports up to 40 DWDM channels in the C band
• Low insertion loss of less than 1.0 dB per channel
• High isolation of greater than 30 dB between channels
• Hot-swappable design for zero-downtime maintenance
• Built-in monitoring and diagnostics via Ciena management software
• Compact form factor compatible with existing ISS1 platforms

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 130-0304-900
• Operating wavelength range: 1528 nm to 1565 nm
• Channel spacing: 100 GHz (0.8 nm) standard
• Maximum optical power handling: +3 dBm per channel
• Polarization mode dispersion: less than 0.1 ps sqrt(km)
• Temperature operating range: 0 deg to 55 deg C
• Power consumption: 12 W typical

Applications

• Metro Ethernet and carrier Ethernet transport
• Long-haul backbone networks requiring high capacity per fiber
• Data center interconnects where space and power efficiency are essential
• Enterprise wide area networks that need scalable wavelength provisioning
• Optical transport network (OTN) upgrades and migrations

By integrating the Ciena ISS1 DWDM Card Multiwave Combiner Splitter into your network, you gain the ability to expand bandwidth without laying additional fiber, reduce operational costs with its low power footprint, and ensure future-proof performance as traffic demands continue to grow.