Description:
The Nortel NTEU16QA is a legacy SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) transport module originally used in Nortel optical transport shelves, particularly within the Optical Metro 4200 family of multiplexers. This part serves as a quad tributary card capable of handling multiple STM-1e and/or 140 Mb/s tributaries.
Key Features:
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Manufacturer: Nortel Networks (legacy telecom OEM)
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Part Number: NTEU16QA
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Product Type: Quad Tributary SDH Card
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Application: SDH network transport and multiplexing in legacy optical transport systems
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Role: Provides multiple tributary SDH interfaces (STM-1e / 140 Mb/s) within modular chassis
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Family: Part of Nortel’s NTEUxx series of internal SDH transport modules
Technical Overview:
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Function: Provides lower-order SDH tributary termination and mapping
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Supported Signals: STM-1e (≈155 Mb/s) and electrical 140 Mb/s
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Channel Capacity: Four tributary channels per module
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System Integration: Installs into Nortel SDH transport chassis via backplane connection
