Ciena 180-2350-900 WL5N 100G-400G CFP2-DCO TYPE5.0 DWDM SMF Coherent Transceiver Tunable C-band
The Ciena 180-2350-900 WL5N is a high-performance 100G-400G CFP2-DCO coherent optical transceiver designed for flexible long-haul DWDM transmission. Featuring full C-band tunability, integrated digital coherent DSP, and multi-rate support up to 400G, this module is fully compliant with CFP2 MSA and Type 5.0 standards. Manufactured in Canada with carrier-grade reliability and full coherent diagnostics, it is ideal for metro core networks, 400G data center interconnections, and Ciena routing/transport platform deployments.
Ciena Part Number
180-2350-900
Model Number
WL5N 100G-400G TYPE 5.0 CFP2-DCO
Wavelength
C-band tunable (1530-1565nm)
Transmission Distance
Up to 80km
Fiber Type
Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
Transmission Protocol
DWDM
Data Rate
100Gbps ~ 400Gbps
Standards
CFP2 MSA, OIF-400ZR, IEEE 802.3cn, Type 5.0
Safety & Compliance
Class 1 Laser Product, 21 CFR 1040.10
Commercial Temperature Range
0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Typical Applications
- 100G-400G Metro/Regional Core Networks
- 400G Data Center Interconnection (DCI)
- 100G-400G DWDM Long-Haul Telecom Backbone
- Ciena 6500/5400 Routing & Transport Platforms
- 5G Mid-Haul/Back-Haul Transport
Product Highlights
1. High-Bandwidth Coherent Transmission - Powered by Ciena WaveLogic 5 Nano (WL5n) coherent technology, supporting dynamic rate adjustment from 100G to 400G on a single module
- Digital Coherent Optics (DCO) architecture with advanced DSP, enabling long-haul DWDM transmission over single-mode fiber (SMF)
- Compatible with 50GHz and flexible grid spacing, supporting seamless brownfield/greenfield network upgrades
2. Industry-Standard CFP2 Form Factor
- Hot-pluggable CFP2 Type 5.0 DCO package, compliant with industry MSA standards for high-density router/transport platform deployment
- Low-power design, delivering industry-leading power efficiency for metro, long-haul and data center interconnect (DCI) applications
- Integrated digital diagnostics (DOM) for real-time monitoring of optical performance, temperature, voltage and laser parameters
3. Enterprise-Grade Reliability & Interoperability
- Ciena-certified and rigorously tested for seamless interoperability with Ciena’s Waveserver, 6500, 8100 and other core networking hardware
- Class 1 laser safety compliant (IEC 60825-1), meeting global safety standards, and RoHS 2/REACH environmental regulations
- Industrial-grade component design, supporting wide operating temperature range for stable performance in harsh environments
4. Versatile Application & Scalability
- Ideal for high-demand scenarios: long-haul backbone, metro packet transport, data center interconnection (DCI), 5G fronthaul/backhaul and cloud service provider networks
- Future-proof 400G solution, enabling smooth migration from 100G/200G infrastructure without hardware replacement
- Supports open ROADM and converged IP/Optical network architectures, reducing total cost of ownership (TCO)