Cisco 15454-OPT-EDFA-17= Optical Amplifier | C-band, 17 dB Gain — 15454-OPT-EDFA-17=

Protect optical reach and signal quality in transport networks that cannot afford unnecessary loss. The Cisco 15454 MSTP - Optical Amplifier is a C-band optical amplifier with 17 dB gain, built for environments where optical budget and path integrity are tightly managed. Its external form factor makes it suitable for integration into existing network infrastructure without redesigning the entire shelf or chassis strategy. In dense metro, backbone, or aggregation deployments, amplification at the right point in the optical path can help maintain usable signal levels and reduce the pressure to overbuild the network. This model is aimed at operators who value precise optical performance over generic transport hardware. By focusing on C-band amplification and a defined gain profile, it supports controlled deployment decisions in systems where consistency, planning discipline, and long-term network economics matter. Ideal For Metro optical transport where signal margin must be preserved Backbone network amplification between optical nodes Aggregation layer deployments requiring controlled optical gain Carrier and enterprise transport systems with tight optical budgets Why This Product 1 C-band amplification targets transport wavelengths used in dense networks 2 17 dB gain provides a defined optical budget profile 3 External form factor simplifies integration into existing systems 4 Cisco platform alignment suits managed transport environments