Cisco 10-2015-01 ONS-GX-2FC-MMI Short Reach Module

Overview
The Cisco ONS-GX-2FC-MMI Short Reach Module (part number 10-2015-01) is a compact, high-performance optical transceiver designed for Cisco ONS 15454 and ONS 15540 platforms. It provides reliable 2.5 Gbps Ethernet connectivity over short multimode fiber links, enabling fast data transfer in data center, campus, and enterprise environments. The module is hot-swappable, supports automatic negotiation, and delivers low latency and low power consumption, making it an ideal choice for dense network deployments where space and efficiency are critical.

Key Features

• Supports 2.5 Gbps Ethernet over multimode fiber
• Short reach capability up to 300 meters (OM3) or 550 meters (OM4)
• Hot-swappable design for zero-downtime maintenance
• Low power consumption for energy-efficient operation
• Built-in diagnostics and alarm monitoring
• Compatible with Cisco ONS 15454 and ONS 15540 chassis

Technical Specifications

• Data rate: 2.5 Gbps
• Wavelength: 850 nm
• Connector type: LC duplex
• Fiber type: Multimode (OM3, OM4)
• Maximum reach: 300 meters on OM3, 550 meters on OM4
• Operating temperature: 0 to 70 deg C
• Power consumption: less than 2.5 W
• Form factor: 2 fibre MMI (multimode interface)

Typical Applications

• Data center interconnects where short distance high speed links are required
• Campus networks linking distribution switches to access switches
• Enterprise backbone connections in high density rack environments
• High performance storage area networks (SAN) using Ethernet over fiber
• Network aggregation points needing low latency and reliable connectivity