Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual

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Optical Channel Circuits and Virtual Patchcords
Reference
This chapter explains the Cisco ONS 15454 dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) optical
channel (OCH) circuit types and virtual patchcords that can be provisioned on the ONS 15454. Circuit
types include the OCH client connection (OCHCC), the OCH trail, and the OCH network connection
(OCHNC). Virtual patchcords include internal patchcords and provisionable (external) patchcords
(PPCs).
Note Unless otherwise specified, “ONS 15454" refers to both ANSI and ETSI shelf assemblies.
11.1 Optical Channel Circuits
The ONS 15454 DWDM optical circuits provide end-to-end connectivity using three OCH circuit types:
• Optical Channel Network Connections (OCHNC)
• Optical Channel Client Connections (OCHCC)
• Optical Channel Trails (OCH Trails)
A graphical representation of OCH circuits is shown in Figure 11-1.
Figure 11-1 Optical Channel Circuits
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Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Specifications

General

Chassis Type	DWDM
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Slots	17
Storage Temperature	-40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)
Relative Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing
Power Supply	AC or DC
Cooling	Internal fans
Operating Temperature	23 to 104°F (-5 to 40°C)
Altitude	0 to 6500 ft (0 to 1981 m)
Safety Compliance	EN 60950-1
EMI Compliance	FCC Part 15