Cisco ONS 15216 Mux/Demux Coupler Splitter Module, Dual Output

• Brand: Cisco
• Product Family: Cisco ONS 15216
• Part Number: 15216-MD48-CME2
• Product Type: Mux/Demux Coupler and Splitter Pluggable
• Architecture: 2x2 dual coupler and splitter
• Direction: Bidirectional
• Optical Function: MUX and DEMUX
• MUX Function: Combines even and odd 100 GHz channel signals into a 50 GHz signal
• DEMUX Function: Splits the optical signal into EVEN-TX and ODD-TX outputs
• Monitor Ports: Dual monitor ports
• Optical Technology: Fused fiber coupler and birefringent crystal technologies
• Operating Band: C-band
• Frequency Range: 191.35–196.10 THz
• Wavelength Range: 1528.77–1566.72 nm
• DEMUX Insertion Loss: 2.5–3.8 dB
• MUX Insertion Loss: 3.2–4.2 dB
• Insertion Loss Uniformity: Maximum 0.6 dB
• Insertion Loss Ripple: Maximum 0.3 dB
• Chromatic Dispersion: ±5 ps/nm maximum
• Optical Return Loss: 40 dB minimum
• Polarization Dependent Loss: 0.25 dB maximum
• Polarization Mode Dispersion: 0.1 ps maximum
• Directivity, ODD-RX to EVEN-RX: 40 dB minimum
• Directivity, COM TX-1/2 to ODD/EVEN-RX: 40 dB minimum
• MON Port Relative Attenuation: 18–22 dB
• Optical Connector Type: LC/UPC
• Compatible Patch Panels: ONS 15216-MD-48 and ONS 15216-EF-40 odd/even patch panels
• Supported Channel Infrastructure: 80 channels with applicable 40-series patch panels; 96 channels with ONS 15216-MD-48 patch panels
• Optical Design: Passive and athermal

• Why Choose This Product?

• Organizations choose the Cisco 15216-MD48-CME2 when they need a replacement or capacity-expansion component that fits an existing ONS 15216 DWDM architecture rather than redesigning the optical platform. Its key procurement advantage is the combination of bidirectional MUX/DEMUX operation, dual optical output capability and dual monitor ports in one pluggable module. Compatibility with ONS 15216-MD-48 and ONS 15216-EF-40 patch-panel environments can simplify lifecycle extension and infrastructure modernization projects. For replacement procurement, buyers should verify the installed patch-panel model, channel configuration, LC/UPC connectivity and exact Cisco warranty/support entitlement before ordering.