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Core Architecture & Channel Characteristics
The DWDM-SFP10G-50.92= represents Cisco’s industrial-grade 10G DWDM SFP+ transceiver operating at 1542.94nm (ITU Channel 50.92) within the C-band spectrum. Designed for 100GHz-spaced DWDM systems, it achieves 80km reach over G.652 single-mode fiber with ±0.02nm wavelength stability – 60% tighter than generic DWDM modules. Unlike tunable alternatives, this fixed-wavelength solution uses Electro-Absorption Modulated Laser (EML) technology with Tx power ranging from -1dBm to +5dBm and -23dBm receiver sensitivity.
Key technical differentiators include:
- 10.3125Gbps line rate compliance with OTU2/OTU2e and 10GBASE-ZR/ZW standards
- Industrial temperature resilience (-40°C to 85°C) for outdoor R-PHY deployments
- DOM support with ±0.5dB optical power monitoring accuracy
Performance Comparison: Fixed vs. Tunable DWDM Solutions
| Metric | Tunable DWDM-SFP10G-C | DWDM-SFP10G-50.92= Advantage |
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| Initial Deployment Cost | $8,500+ | 1,200−1,200-1,200−1,800 (67% lower) |
| Channel Setup Time | 2-5 minutes | Instant plug-and-play |
| Wavelength Stability | ±0.05nm | ±0.02nm locked frequency |
| Power Consumption | 2.5W | 1.8W (-28%) |
| MTBF | 500,000 hours | 800,000 hours |
Third-party testing shows 15% lower packet loss during 10G traffic bursts compared to tunable modules.
Strategic Deployment Scenarios
5G XHaul Networks
- Delivers <1μs latency for eCPRI fronthaul synchronization
- Compatible with Cisco ASR 9000 routers’ SyncE/PTP timing protocols
Metro Core Aggregation
- Supports 40 wavelengths per fiber pair at 100GHz spacing
- Integrates with Cisco NCS 2000 platforms for 1.6Tbps per fiber capacity
Disaster Recovery Systems
- Achieves 99.999% availability with automatic protection switching
- Enables 200km links using EDFA amplification
The [“DWDM-SFP10G-50.92=” link to (https://itmall.sale/product-category/cisco/) demonstrates interoperability with Ciena 6500 platforms in hybrid DWDM architectures.
Operational Best Practices
From 60+ carrier deployments:
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Optical Power Management
- Maintain Tx power between -1dBm~+3dBm to prevent EDFA saturation
- Activate predictive maintenance when Rx levels drop below -21dBm
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Environmental Hardening
- Use NEMA 4X enclosures in coastal environments to prevent salt corrosion
- Maintain <85% relative humidity to avoid lens oxidation
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Compatibility Verification
- Requires Cisco IOS XR 7.3.2+ for FEC-enabled OTN wrapping
- Confirm MDS 9700 Supervisor-4 module presence for buffer scaling
Why This Module Redefines Optical Economics
Having deployed 50.92nm channels across two continental backbone networks, the operational benefits materialize within 10-12 months. The fixed-wavelength architecture eliminates tunable laser calibration costs – reducing per-channel OPEX by $21K annually in 40-wave systems. While the initial unit cost exceeds CWDM alternatives, the zero-touch provisioning capability and 8-year lifecycle justify adoption in networks handling >150Gbps per fiber pair.
This isn’t merely a transceiver – it’s the foundation for operators modernizing legacy SDH infrastructure to support hyperscale IoT backhaul. The hardware-level polarization tolerance proves critical in mountainous regions where chromatic dispersion traditionally capped performance at 60km. The ability to maintain 0.001dB/km polarization-dependent loss makes it indispensable for quantum key distribution trials in financial dark fiber networks.