Ciena 130-1242-900 ISS1 DWDM Card 1 X 8 Combiner Splitter 3

Overview
The Ciena ISS1 DWDM Card 1 X 8 Combiner Splitter 3 (part number 130-1242-900) is a high performance optical component designed for dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks. It provides a reliable 1-to-8 split and combine function in a compact form factor, enabling efficient use of fiber infrastructure while maintaining low insertion loss and high channel isolation.

Key Features

• Single input, eight output ports for flexible network topology
• Low insertion loss for optimal signal strength
• High channel isolation to reduce crosstalk between wavelengths
• Compact, rack-mountable design for easy integration
• Compatible with Ciena ISS1 platform and standard DWDM equipment
• Robust mechanical construction for long term reliability

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 130-1242-900
• Manufacturer: Ciena
• Form Factor: 1 RU rack mount
• Operating Wavelength Range: 1525 nm to 1565 nm
• Insertion Loss: typically less than 3 dB
• Channel Isolation: better than 30 dB
• Operating Temperature: -5 deg C to 55 deg C
• Power Consumption: less than 5 W
• Connector Type: standard LC duplex

Applications
The ISS1 DWDM Card 1 X 8 Combiner Splitter 3 is ideal for service provider core and metro networks, data center interconnects, and enterprise backbones. It supports network expansion, wavelength routing, and fiber reuse scenarios where space and efficiency are critical. Use it to aggregate multiple DWDM channels onto a single fiber, simplify network design, and reduce overall capex while delivering high performance and reliability.