Cisco 15216FLA260.6 Ons15216 2-ch Add/drop

Overview

The Cisco Ons15216 2-ch Add/drop module (part number 15216FLA260.6) is a high performance optical add-drop multiplexer designed for dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks. It provides two independent channels that can add or drop selected wavelengths while allowing the remaining traffic to continue uninterrupted. This compact, hot-pluggable module delivers low latency and high reliability for carrier grade transport.

Key Features

• Two separate add/drop ports for flexible wavelength management
• Supports up to 100 GHz channel spacing across the C band
• Hot-swappable design reduces downtime during maintenance or upgrades
• Low insertion loss and high isolation ensure signal integrity
• Built on Cisco proven hardware platform with extensive field support

Technical Specifications

• Module type: 2 channel add/drop
• Operating wavelength range: 1528 nm to 1565 nm (C band)
• Channel spacing: 100 GHz (0.8 nm) standard, optional 50 GHz support
• Insertion loss: less than 1 dB per channel
• Isolation: greater than 40 dB between channels
• Power consumption: maximum 12 W
• Temperature range: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius operating, -20 to 85 degrees Celsius storage
• Form factor: Cisco NIM compatible, 2U rack mountable

Typical Applications

• Metro and long haul transport networks that require dynamic wavelength provisioning
• Carrier Ethernet services where selective add/drop of wavelengths simplifies network topology
• Optical transport for data center interconnects needing low latency and high reliability
• Network expansion projects that benefit from hot-swappable modules to minimize service interruption
• Service provider rings and mesh architectures where flexible wavelength routing is essential

The Ons15216 module enables operators to optimize bandwidth utilization, simplify network design, and maintain high performance across demanding optical environments.