Description:
The Nortel NT0H83AZE5 is a 10 Gigabit enhanced optical transponder (OTR) module originally manufactured for use in Nortel’s Optical Metro 5000, OM5200 (Optera Metro) optical transport platforms carrier‑grade DWDM/CWDM systems used by service providers and carriers for high‑capacity metro and backbone fiber networks. This enhanced transponder card delivers full‑duplex 10 Gbps transmission and reception at fixed wavelength assignments and supports optical aggregation, long‑haul metro transport, and multilayer wavelength operations.
Key Features:
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Manufacturer: Nortel Networks (legacy telecom OEM)
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Part Number: NT0H83AZE5
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Module Type: Enhanced Optical Transponder (OTR) Card — 10 G
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Platform Compatibility: Nortel Optical Metro 5000 / OM5200 series
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Data Rate: Up to 10 Gbps full‑duplex optical transport
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Technology: DWDM/CWDM optical transport with enhanced OTR functionality
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Application: Metro and backbone fiber aggregation, multilayer wavelength transport
Technical Characteristics:
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Architecture: Slot‑mount optical transport module designed for chassis backplane integration
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Role: Converts electrical interface signals to high‑speed optical wavelengths and vice versa for DWDM/CWDM networks
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Optical Interface: 10 G optical transponder for metro/backbone DWDM/CWDM links
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Integration: Hot‑swappable module for optical transport shelves
