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Cisco CWDM SFP 1490nm 1G Ethernet Fibre Module Transceiver

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The Cisco CWDM-SFP-1490 is a 1G optical transceiver designed for CWDM-based fiber networks supporting Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic. It enables efficient wavelength utilization at 1490nm for scalable enterprise and data center connectivity, supporting modern hybrid infrastructure expansion and reliable optical transport.

OVERVIEW

  • The Cisco CWDM-SFP-1490 is a 1G-class CWDM optical transceiver designed to support high-efficiency wavelength-based fiber transmission at 1490nm for Ethernet and Fibre Channel environments. It is typically deployed in enterprise backbones, metro access networks, and data center interconnect (DCI) architectures where fiber optimization and predictable performance are critical.
  • Built for CWDM multiplexed infrastructures, this module enables organizations to maximize existing fiber capacity while reducing the need for additional physical links, improving cost efficiency and scalability in growing networks. It is widely used by enterprises modernizing legacy fiber systems into high-availability, cloud-ready architectures supporting virtualization, hybrid cloud, and disaster recovery workloads.
  • Unlike generic short-range SFP modules, this CWDM variant is engineered for wavelength-specific transport, making it suitable for multi-channel optical deployments where precise spectrum allocation is required. It also offers seamless integration into Cisco-compatible switching and routing platforms, ensuring smoother procurement cycles and reduced interoperability risks in large-scale enterprise rollouts.

USE CASES

  • Data center interconnect (DCI) over CWDM fiber links
  • Enterprise campus backbone optical networking
  • Metro Ethernet service provider deployments
  • Fibre Channel storage network connectivity
  • Cloud infrastructure optical transport layers
  • Disaster recovery and redundancy links between sites
  • High-availability enterprise WAN aggregation
  • Telecom access network wavelength expansion

KEY FEATURES

  • 1490nm CWDM wavelength optimized for multiplexed fiber networks
  • Supports 1G Ethernet and 1G Fibre Channel traffic
  • Enables efficient use of existing fiber infrastructure
  • Hot-swappable SFP form factor for operational flexibility
  • Designed for CWDM wavelength-division multiplexing environments
  • Stable optical performance for enterprise-grade reliability
  • Suitable for metro, enterprise, and data center networks
  • Reduces fiber deployment costs through wavelength reuse
  • Supports scalable multi-channel optical architectures
  • Seamless integration with Cisco-compatible platforms

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Brand: Cisco
  • Part Number: CWDM-SFP-1490
  • Product Type: CWDM SFP Transceiver
  • Wavelength: 1490nm
  • Data Rate: 1G Ethernet, 1G Fibre Channel
  • Form Factor: SFP
  • Interface Type: Optical Fibre
  • Technology Type: CWDM (Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing)
  • Application Support: Ethernet / Fibre Channel Networks
  • Deployment Type: Enterprise & Data Center Optical Networking
  • Hot Swappable: Yes
  • Compatibility: Cisco-compatible networking platforms
  • Use Case Category: Metro, enterprise, and data center fiber links
  • Network Architecture: CWDM wavelength-division multiplexed systems
  • Maintenance Requirement: Low-maintenance plug-and-play module
  • Lifecycle Role: Network expansion and fiber optimization module

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

  • Organizations choose the Cisco CWDM-SFP-1490 when they need reliable wavelength-specific optical transport within CWDM-based fiber architectures. It is preferred for environments requiring predictable 1G performance over structured optical networks.
  • Compared to standard SFP modules, it provides better fiber utilization efficiency by enabling multi-wavelength transmission over a single fiber pair.
  • Enterprises benefit from improved scalability, especially when expanding metro networks or interconnecting distributed data centers.
  • It supports operational continuity by enabling stable, low-latency optical links for mission-critical workloads.

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