Description
The Cisco NCS2K-20-SMRFS-CV is a high-density, single-slot ROADM line card designed for scalable and agile DWDM optical networks. It integrates twin wavelength-selective switches (WSS) with switchable-gain pre-amplification and booster amplification, delivering exceptional flexibility for multi-degree ROADM architectures.
This 20-port Flex Spectrum ROADM supports colorless, contentionless, omnidirectional, and flex-grid (CCOFS) functionality, enabling fully software-defined wavelength routing and rapid network reconfiguration. The built-in connectivity verification feature ensures accurate fiber mapping and insertion-loss validation, reducing installation errors and accelerating node turn-up in complex mesh networks.
Ideal for service providers and large transport networks, the NCS2K-20-SMRFS-CV enables high port density, improved spectral efficiency, and simplified deployment while preparing optical infrastructure for future bandwidth demands.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
| Series | NCS 2000 |
| Product Type | Flex Spectrum Single Module ROADM Line Card |
| Port Count | 20 Ports |
| ROADM Architecture | Colorless, Contentionless, Omnidirectional, Flex Spectrum (CCOFS) |
| Amplification | Integrated pre-amplifier and booster amplifier |
| Pre-Amplifier Gain | Switchable gain ranges for varied fiber spans |
| Connectivity Verification | Yes |
| Channel Grid | 50 GHz ITU grid with flex-grid support |
| Spectrum Granularity | 12.5 GHz slices |
| Form Factor | Single slot |
| Maximum Power Consumption | Up to 84 W |
| Typical Power Consumption | ~60 W |
| Management Indicators | Failure, Active/Standby, Signal Fail LEDs |
| Operating Temperature | -5°C to 55°C (23°F to 131°F) |
| Deployment Use Case | Multi-degree ROADM nodes, DWDM mesh networks |
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