The NORTEL NTCA01FK is a high-speed optical interface circuit pack designed for use in Nortel Optera Metro optical transport systems. It supports STM-64 (SDH) / OC-192 (SONET) data rates, delivering transmission speeds of approximately 10 Gbps.
This module is used for high-capacity optical transmission and reception in metro and core networks, enabling reliable data transport over fiber infrastructure. It is part of Nortel’s carrier-grade optical portfolio and was widely deployed in DWDM and metro optical networks.
Today, it is primarily used as a replacement or spare module for maintaining legacy Nortel Optera systems.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Nortel
- Part Number: NTCA01FK
- Product Type: Optical Interface Circuit Pack
- Function: High-speed optical transmission and reception
- Standard: STM-64 / OC-192
- Data Rate: ~10 Gbps
- Platform: Nortel Optera Metro
- Form Factor: Plug-in telecom circuit pack
Technical Specifications
- Board Type: Optical interface module
- Data Rate: 10 Gbps (STM-64 / OC-192)
- Protocols: SDH (STM-64), SONET (OC-192)
- Optical Interface: Fiber optic ports (typically LC, system dependent)
- Deployment: Metro and core optical transport networks
- Installation: Slot-based Nortel Optera chassis
- Integration: Nortel Optera Metro platform
- Signal Handling: High-speed optical transmit/receive
- Network Role: Aggregation and backbone transport
- Reliability: Carrier-grade, 24/7 continuous operation
- Serviceability: Field-replaceable unit (FRU)
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