Description:
The Nortel NTCA06NT is a high‑speed optical transceiver interface card from the NTCA06xx family used in legacy Nortel optical transport hardware. Modules in this family are designed to provide SONET/SDH OC‑192 (~10 Gb/s) and STM‑64 optical connectivity over single‑mode fiber in carrier and metro network systems. These cards were installed in optical transport chassis to support optical transmit/receive (T/R) functions and high‑capacity fiber links for backbone or regional network segments. While specific OEM documentation for the “NT” variant isn’t published publicly, the NTCA06xx series consistently represents OC‑192/STM‑64 optical transport cards used across multiple Nortel platforms.
Key Features
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Manufacturer: Nortel Networks (legacy telecom OEM)
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Part Number: NTCA06NT
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Product Type: Optical Transceiver / Line Interface Card
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Supported Standards: OC‑192 (SONET) / STM‑64 (SDH) high‑speed optical transport
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Application: High‑capacity optical backbone and metro transport links
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Deployment: Installed in optical/transport chassis or shelves
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Condition: Typically available as used or refurbished
Technical Specifications
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Optical Speed: ~9.953 Gb/s (OC‑192 / STM‑64 optical rate)
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Fiber Type: Single‑mode fiber (SMF) for long‑haul / metro optical links
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Role: Transmitter/receiver module supporting high‑speed optical link interfaces
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Form Factor: Pluggable board/module designed for Nortel optical transport backplane
