15454-M-10X10G-LC 10-Port 10 Gbps Multirate Client Line Card

Cisco ONS 15454 10-Port 10G Line Card (15454-M-10X10G-LC)

The Cisco 15454-M-10X10G-LC is a multiservice line card designed for the Cisco ONS 15454 Multiservice Transport Platform (MSTP). It provides ten independent 10-Gbps client interfaces, supporting a wide range of Ethernet and Optical Transport Network (OTN) services. This card simplifies integration of high-speed services into DWDM optical networks, making it ideal for metro aggregation, regional transport, and data center interconnect (DCI).

Key Features:

• 10x 10-Gbps client interfaces (Ethernet/OTN)
• Supports OTN encapsulation and mapping
• Compatible with Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP chassis
• Enables DWDM transmission with up to 9.6 Tbps capacity in the C-band
• Designed for Release 9.6 and later of Cisco MSTP software
• High-density form factor for efficient slot utilization

Supported Services:

• 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN/WAN
• OTU2/OTU2e encapsulation
• Transparent and mapped transport modes
• Ethernet over OTN (EoOTN)

Use Cases:

• Metro and regional service aggregation
• Data center interconnect (DCI)
• High-capacity enterprise backbone
• Carrier-grade transport networks