Ciena 186-1601-900 Waveserver AI 2x400G EDFA C-Band 8xQSFP28 Module

The Ciena 186-1601-900 is a high-capacity optical line module designed for the Waveserver AI platform. Featuring a dual 400 Gb/s EDFA architecture operating at 35/56 GBaud across the C-band and supporting 8× QSFP28 client ports, this module enables ultra-long-haul, high-throughput applications with hybrid OTN and packet switching capabilities.

Ideal Use Cases:

• Long-haul, dense data center interconnects

• Ultra-high bandwidth metro/core networks

• Scalable optical transport in packet-optical architectures

Key Specifications:

• Model: 186-1601-900

• Function: 2×400G C-band EDFA with 8× QSFP28 client ports

• Platform Compatibility: Ciena Waveserver AI / OME 6500

• Throughput: 800 Gb/s aggregated

• Features: Coherent optics, OTN/packet switching, scalable optical transport