Product Description
The Nortel NT8E11RT is a high‑speed optical transceiver interface card used in legacy Nortel Networks transport and optical systems. It provides support for SONET OC‑12 (~622 Mb/s) and SDH STM‑4 (~622 Mb/s) optical transmission over single‑mode fiber. Designed for use inside optical transport chassis or shelf systems, this module enables backbone and metropolitan network connectivity in legacy SONET/SDH environments.
Key Features
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Genuine Nortel Networks optical interface card
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Supports OC‑12 (SONET) and STM‑4 (SDH) optical standards
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Provides ~622 Mb/s bi‑directional optical connectivity
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Designed for installation in optical transport chassis/backplane
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Suitable for carrier, enterprise, and ISP network backhaul
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Commonly available as used or refurbished
Technical Specifications
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Optical Standards: OC‑12 (SONET), STM‑4 (SDH)
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Nominal Data Rate: ~622 Mb/s
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Fiber Type: Single‑mode fiber (SMF)
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Form Factor: Optical transceiver interface card/module
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Interface: Backplane connection compatible with Nortel transport systems
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Use Case: Medium‑speed optical backbone/metro links
