Cisco 15454-AD-2C59.7 Optical Filter Card (59.7)

Overview
The Cisco Optical Filter Card (part number 15454-AD-2C59.7) is a high performance, hot-swap module designed for use in Cisco optical transport platforms. It provides precise wavelength filtering to protect downstream equipment from out-of-band signals and to improve overall system reliability. This compact card fits into standard chassis slots and supports a wide range of optical networking applications, delivering low insertion loss and high isolation in a rugged, carrier-grade package.

Key Features

• Optimized for 59.7 nm wavelength band with tight filter specifications
• Low insertion loss for maximum signal integrity
• High isolation to prevent crosstalk between channels
• Hot-swap capable for zero-downtime maintenance
• Compact form factor compatible with Cisco chassis standards
• Robust design for operation in harsh telecom environments

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 15454-AD-2C59.7
• Center wavelength: 59.7 nm
• Passband width: 0.8 nm
• Insertion loss: < 0.5 dB
• Isolation: > 30 dB
• Operating temperature: -40 to 85 deg C
• Power consumption: 2.5 W max
• Connector type: Standard LC duplex

Typical Applications

• DWDM and CWDM optical transport networks
• Metro and long haul carrier backbones
• Enterprise data center interconnects
• Optical line protection and fault isolation
• Network upgrades requiring precise wavelength filtering