VMUX Modules
For the CN 4200 FlexSelect Advanced Services Platform Family

Technical information
System Requirements
CN 4200 RS Chassis Software release 5.0 or later (6.0 for VMUX-8); 12V Adapter module (VMUX-4 only); OTS-terminating module (OAV-VS-U-C or MAN-OS-CP) at each node or degree
Port Format
VMUX-4 6 duplex LC ports (4 channel ports, 1 network port and 1 express port)
VMUX-8 10 duplex LC ports (8 channel ports, 1 network port and 1 express port)
Wavelength Range
DWDM 1529.55 nm to 1565.50 nm
Insertion Loss
Path VMUX-4 VMUX-8
MUX Add 3.4 - 4.3 dB 3.6 - 5.7 dB
MUX Express 1.9 dB 1.3 dB
DeMUX Drop 3.6 - 4.5 dB 3.8 - 5.9 dB
DeMUX Express 2.5 dB 3.5 dB
Power Requirements
VMUX-4 15 W
VMUX-8 20 W
Agency Approvals
ETSI/CE ETS 300 019/IEC 68, EN 300 386/EN 55022, EN 61000, ETS 300 753, EN 60950
NEBS Level 3 GR-63, GR-1089
Safety Listed to UL 60950-1, 3rd Edition; Certified to CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 3rd Edition; FCC, Subpart B, Part 15, Class A; Industry Canada ICES-0003, Class A
Environmental Characteristics
Operating Temperature +5° C to +50° C (+41° F to +122° F)
-5° C to +55° C (+23° F to +131° F) short term
Relative Humidity 5% to 85% (non-condensing)
Altitude 13,000 ft; 4000 m
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions VMUX-4 VMUX-8
Height 10.94"; 278 mm 15.02"; 382 mm
Width 0.98"; 25 mm 0.98"; 25 mm
Depth 9.63"; 245 mm 9.63"; 245 mm
Weight 2 lbs; 0.9 kg 2.6 lbs; 1.2 kg
Chassis Slot Requirements CN 4200 RS, any Slot 2-17


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