The NTK503ADE5 is a carrier-grade optical transport chassis that houses all system modules, including:
- Optical line cards (10G / 40G / 100G)
- Ethernet service cards
- Cross-connect switching modules
- Shelf processor cards
- Power and maintenance cards
This is the physical platform (rack unit) that runs the entire telecom system.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Ciena (originally Nortel)
- Part Number: NTK503ADE5
- Product Type: Optical Shelf / Chassis Assembly
- Platform: 6500 Packet-Optical System
- Slots: 14 card slots
- Form Factor: 19-inch rack-mounted
- Height: ~13U shelf
- Cooling: Integrated cooling unit (fan modules built-in)
Technical Specifications
- Backplane: High-capacity optical/packet switching backplane
- Function:
- Hosts all circuit packs (NTK524, NTK535, NTK555, NTK557, NTK505, etc.)
- Provides internal connectivity between cards
- Distributes power and system signaling
- Architecture: Modular packet-optical transport system
- Supported Technologies:
- SONET / SDH
- Ethernet (GigE / 10G / 40G / 100G)
- DWDM optical transport
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