Name: ONS 15216 Dispersion Compensator Unit
Brand: Cisco
Price: 381.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Cisco 15216-DCU-350 ONS 15216 Dispersion Compensator Unit

The Cisco ONS 15216 Dispersion Compensator Unit (DCU) is a precision optical component designed to manage chromatic dispersion in high-speed wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) networks. Engineered for the Cisco ONS 1500 series platforms, this uni... Read More

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Manufacturer: Cisco
Model or Part: 15216-DCU-350
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 2.18lb
Dimensions: 17.72in x 14.17in x 4.33in

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Description

Overview
The Cisco ONS 15216 Dispersion Compensator Unit (DCU) is a precision optical component designed to manage chromatic dispersion in high-speed wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) networks. Engineered for the Cisco ONS 1500 series platforms, this unit helps maintain signal integrity over long-haul fiber links, ensuring reliable data transmission for carrier and enterprise environments.

Key Features

Optimized for 1520 nm to 1580 nm wavelength range
Plug-in design for quick installation in ONS 1500 chassis
Low insertion loss to preserve optical power budget
Automatic temperature compensation for stable performance
Compact form factor that fits standard rack units
Supports both single-mode and dispersion shifted fibers

Technical Specifications

Model/Part Number: 15216-DCU-350
Operating wavelength: 1520 nm - 1580 nm
Dispersion compensation range: up to -1000 ps/nm
Insertion loss: typically less than 0.5 dB
Polarization dependent loss: less than 0.2 dB
Operating temperature: -5 deg C to 55 deg C
Power consumption: less than 5 W
Dimensions: 1U rack mount, 44 mm height

Applications
The ONS 15216 DCU is ideal for:

Long distance metro and regional transport networks
Undersea and submarine cable systems where dispersion control is critical
High capacity data center interconnects using DWDM technology
Telecom carrier backbones requiring stringent signal quality
Enterprise WAN extensions that demand low latency and high reliability

By integrating the Cisco ONS 15216 Dispersion Compensator Unit, network operators can reduce error rates, extend reach without additional regenerators, and simplify overall network design while preserving the high performance standards expected from Cisco optical solutions.