Cisco 15800 ONS 15800 DWDM Chassis, Empty, No Cards

Overview

The Cisco ONS 15800 DWDM chassis is a high-density, carrier-grade platform designed to deliver reliable, scalable optical transport for modern networks. This listing is for an empty chassis only, providing a clean slate for custom configuration with the exact line cards and modules you need. The robust mechanical design, advanced thermal management, and modular architecture make it ideal for both new deployments and upgrades of existing optical networks.

Key Features

• Modular design supports a wide range of DWDM line cards and add-on modules
• Built-in redundant power supplies and fans for high availability
• Advanced chassis management with Cisco IOS XR for seamless integration into existing control planes
• Scalable capacity from 40 Gbps up to 400 Gbps per slot depending on installed cards
• Hot-swap capability reduces downtime during maintenance or expansion
• Compact 19-inch rack footprint optimizes data center space

Technical Specifications

• Model number: 15800
• Chassis type: DWDM, empty, no cards installed
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 4U height, 19 inch rack width, 18 inches depth
• Weight: approx 45 lbs (empty)
• Power input: 1000 W per power supply, dual redundant supplies
• Cooling: Intelligent fan system with variable speed control
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg C
• Humidity: 10 to 90 percent non-condensing
• Management interfaces: Console, Ethernet, RS-232
• Supported operating system: Cisco IOS XR

Applications

• Long haul and metro optical transport networks
• Carrier aggregation for high-speed internet backbones
• Enterprise data center interconnect (DCI) solutions
• Government and defense secure communications infrastructure
• Cloud service provider backbone expansion
• Research and education network (REN) deployments