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Rectangular rack module, matte metal front with eight 400G ports and two QSFP+ cages

DELL

DELL 186-1601-900 Waveserver Ai 2P 400G EDFA C-Band 8P QSFP+ Module

SKU CH-EQ01-BSG1B MPN 186-1601-900

Eight 400GbE C-Band EDFA ports at 35/56GBaud plus two 40GbE QSFP+ ports for Ciena Waveserver Ai chassis

  • TypeRack
  • 8 x 400GbE ports deliver high-capacity C-Band amplification
  • 35/56 GBaud EDFA supports flexible coherent line rates
  • 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports enable client-side connectivity
  • Designed for Ciena Waveserver Ai CAT-30034 chassis integration
  • Fixed-install module ensures stable dense wavelength deployment

Ciena Waveserver Ai 400G EDFA module

The Dell 186-1601-900 is a Ciena Waveserver Ai module built for 400G coherent optical transport in the C-Band. It serves network operators expanding dense wavelength-division multiplexing capacity on existing fiber infrastructure. The unit integrates eight high-baud EDFA ports alongside two 40GbE QSFP+ interfaces for line-side and client-side connectivity. It is designed exclusively for the Ciena Waveserver Ai chassis CAT-30034.

Sustained optical transport performance

The module delivers continuous 35 and 56 GBaud EDFA amplification across eight C-Band ports for long-haul and metro links. Its fixed, non-hot-swappable design means the chassis must be powered down for insertion or removal, ensuring stable thermal and optical alignment during prolonged operation. Both 400GbE and 40GbE ports maintain line-rate throughput without the thermal throttling seen in pluggable transceivers under constant load. Firmware is pre-updated for immediate deployment.

Chassis compatibility requirement

This part functions only inside a Ciena Waveserver Ai chassis CAT-30034; it will not operate in any other shelf, switch or router. Buyers who need a hot-pluggable QSFP-DD or OSFP transceiver for a third-party platform cannot use this module. The eight 400G EDFA ports and dual 40G QSFP+ ports are fixed to the Waveserver Ai architecture, so the chassis part number is the single specification that determines fit.

Highlights

  • 8 x 400GbE ports deliver high-capacity C-Band amplification
  • 35/56 GBaud EDFA supports flexible coherent line rates
  • 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports enable client-side connectivity
  • Designed for Ciena Waveserver Ai CAT-30034 chassis integration
  • Fixed-install module ensures stable dense wavelength deployment

Specifications

BrandDELL
Model186-1601-900
TypeRack

Questions about this item

How much heat and power does the 186-1601-900 module generate when running continuously in a Ciena Waveserver Ai chassis?

The module is not hot-swappable and designed for installation inside the Ciena Waveserver Ai chassis CAT-30034, which manages airflow and power distribution for the 8 x 400GbE and 2 x 40GbE ports.

What existing chassis must I already own for the 186-1601-900 to operate?

This module requires a Ciena Waveserver Ai chassis CAT-30034; it is not a standalone device and will not function without that specific host system.

Can the 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports on the 186-1601-900 connect directly to my older 40G switches?

Yes, the two 40GbE QSFP+ ports use standard QSFP+ optics and cables, allowing direct links to compatible 40GbE equipment in your existing network.

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