Description:
The Nortel NTK553EAE5 is a high-performance 100 GHz Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS) circuit pack originally manufactured for the Nortel OME 6500 optical transport platform. The module provides flexible wavelength switching functions across C-band dense wavelength division multiplexed (DWDM) fiber networks, enabling dynamic selection, add/drop, and passthrough of optical channels with integrated optical power monitoring (OPM) for signal reliability and network optimization.
Key Features:
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Manufacturer: Nortel Networks (legacy OEM)
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Part Number: NTK553EAE5
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Module Type: 100 GHz Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS) Circuit Pack
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Platform Compatibility: Nortel OME 6500 optical transport / multiservice edge systems
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Optical Function: DWDM wavelength switching with integrated optical power monitoring (OPM)
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Wavelength Spacing: 100 GHz grid, C-band support
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Application: Dynamic DWDM channel add/drop/passthrough and network optimization
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Market Condition: New surplus, used, or refurbished OEM stock available through parts distributors
Technical Characteristics:
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Architecture: Slotized optical circuit pack designed to install in OME 6500 chassis
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Function: Dynamically selects and switches individual DWDM wavelengths, supports optical monitoring across the switched channels
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Integration: Interfaces with the optical backplane and control plane of the OME 6500 platform
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Optical Monitoring: Integrated optical power monitoring for network health and performance diagnostics
