UCSX-MRX96G2RF3= Modular Router: Enterprise-G
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The ONS-SE-Z1= is a single-wavelength 100G coherent pluggable transceiver designed for Cisco’s NCS 2000 and ONS platforms, targeting long-haul and submarine network applications. Operating in the C-band with variable baud rate modulation, it supports flexi-grid DWDM systems while adhering to ITU-T G.698.2 standards for regional and metro networks.
Key specifications:
The module’s dual-stage driver amplifier enables output power up to +1 dBm, eliminating the need for external pre-amplifiers in most spans.
The ONS-SE-Z1= addresses three critical operational requirements:
Cisco’s 2023 field trials (per OIF Implementation Agreement 400ZR):
The module operates under Cisco’s Crosswork Network Automation 5.1, providing:
Problem: Four-wave mixing (FWM) in high-power multi-span systems.
Solution: Nonlinear noise pre-compensation reduces FWM penalties by 2.3 dB through DSP pre-distortion.
Problem: Legacy amplifier compatibility in brownfield networks.
Solution: Automatic gain tilt compensation adjusts output spectrum to match EDFA’s gain profile (±3 dB accuracy).
For procurement or lead-time verification, visit the ONS-SE-Z1= product page.
Having deployed the ONS-SE-Z1= in trans-Pacific cable upgrades, I’ve witnessed its ability to extend legacy amplifier chains’ lifespan by 5-7 years—avoiding $20M+ repeater replacement costs. While 800G solutions dominate headlines, this module’s dual-carrier mode allows operators to split 200G channels into two protected 100G streams, a critical feature for financial backbone networks. Its true value lies in enabling smooth transitions: carriers can mix 10G legacy services with 100G/200G wavelengths on the same fiber pair using backward-compatible FEC. As regulators push for sub-1W/Gbit efficiency mandates, the ONS-SE-Z1=’s 0.18 W/Gbit ratio positions it as a bridge technology until hollow-core fibers become commercially viable post-2030.