Cisco 15216-DCU-550 DCF of - 550 ps/nm 15216DCU550

Description:

The Cisco 15216-DCU-550 Dispersion Compensation Unit is an optical networking module designed to compensate for chromatic dispersion in long-distance fiber optic transmission systems. Providing dispersion compensation of -550 ps/nm, this module improves signal integrity and performance in dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks. Network engineers, system integrators, and telecommunications maintenance teams use this unit for optical network upgrades, long-haul fiber deployments, infrastructure optimization, and replacement of existing dispersion compensation modules in optical transport systems.

Applications:

The Cisco 15216-DCU-550 module is widely used in telecommunications and optical networking environments where long-distance fiber links require dispersion management. Typical installations include DWDM transport networks, carrier backbone infrastructures, metropolitan optical networks, and high-capacity data transmission systems where maintaining signal quality over long fiber spans is critical for reliable network performance.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Part Number: 15216-DCU-550
• Product Type: Dispersion compensation unit
• Dispersion Compensation: -550 ps/nm
• Network Type: DWDM optical transport systems
• Optical Interface: Fiber optic connections
• Function: Chromatic dispersion compensation
• Installation Type: Optical transport system module
• Compatible Systems: Cisco optical networking platforms
• Application Environment: Long-haul and metropolitan optical networks
• Operating Environment: Telecommunications and optical infrastructure

Common Replacements:

• Cisco 15216-DCU-350
• Cisco 15216-DCU-750
• Ciena 6500 DCM Module