he NTK524FAE5 functions as a 10G optical transport interface card, supporting OC-192 / STM-64 traffic aggregation and transmission over fiber.
It is typically installed in OME 6500 chassis systems, where it handles high-speed backbone traffic between telecom nodes in carrier networks.
This module is part of the broader Nortel → Ciena optical platform transition, meaning it is widely seen in both Nortel-labeled and Ciena-branded inventory systems.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Nortel / Ciena
- Part Number: NTK524FAE5
- Platform: OME 6500
- Product Type: Optical transport packet circuit pack
- Speed Class: OC-192 / STM-64 (~9.95–10Gbps)
- Function: High-speed optical transport interface
- Network Role: Metro / core backbone
Technical Specifications
- Data Rate: OC-192 / STM-64 (~10Gbps class)
- System Type: Optical transport / DWDM-compatible platform
- Function:
- Aggregates high-speed traffic
- Interfaces with optical line systems
- Architecture: Carrier-grade optical transport shelf module
- Form Factor: Plug-in telecom chassis card
Technical Specs (cont.)
- Compatibility:
- OME 6500 optical transport system
- Carrier metro/core networks
- Hot-swappable: Yes (standard telecom design)
- Deployment: Central office / POP / backbone nodes
- Reliability: 24/7 carrier network operation
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