Description
The Fujitsu FC9580GSL3 is a Gigabit Ethernet interface card used in the Flashwave 4500 (FLASH 2400 ADX) multiservice optical transport system. It’s listed in parts inventories as “FW4500 IFA2‑GSL3”, which indicates it’s part of the platform’s IFA2 family of interface cards for Gigabit Ethernet services. This module provides a client‑side Gigabit Ethernet interface that can be transported across a SONET/SDH or DWDM optical network, enabling high‑speed Ethernet service aggregation and transport in carrier‑grade networks.
Flashwave 4500 is a legacy multiservice provisioning platform that supports SONET/SDH and Carrier Ethernet services from DS1 up to Gigabit Ethernet across metro and regional optical networks.
Key Features
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Manufacturer: Fujitsu
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Part Number: FC9580GSL3
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Product Type: Gigabit Ethernet interface module
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Application: Fujitsu Flashwave 4500 optical transport platform
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Function: Provides Gigabit Ethernet service interfaces for transport and grooming in optical networks
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Compatibility: Designed specifically for the Flashwave 4500 MSPP chassis
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Condition: Used, refurbished, or legacy inventory
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Lifecycle Status: Legacy telecom equipment
Technical Overview
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Role: Aggregates and interfaces Gigabit Ethernet (1 GbE) client traffic for transport over the Flashwave 4500 optical backbone.
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Integration: Installed into a designated interface slot on the Flashwave 4500 backplane, working with timing, switch fabric, and other transport modules.
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Standards: Conforms to Gigabit Ethernet transport requirements for optical transport networks.
