The NTK555ABE5 is a core control board (shelf processor) responsible for operating the entire OME optical shelf.
It is not a transmission card itself, but a system management processor that:
- Controls installed optical line cards
- Manages traffic configuration and provisioning
- Handles alarms and system monitoring
- Provides interface for network management systems
This makes it one of the most critical modules in the OME platform.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Nortel / Ciena
- Part Number: NTK555ABE5
- Product Type: Shelf Processor / System Control Card
- Platform: OME 5100 / 5200 / 6500
- Function: System control & management processor
- Role: Master controller for optical shelf
Technical Specifications
- System Role: Primary control processor for optical transport shelf
- Managed Functions:
- Line card provisioning
- Network management communication
- Alarm handling
- Configuration storage and execution
- Architecture: Embedded telecom system controller
- Installation: Plug-in shelf module (chassis slot)
Technical Specs (cont.)
- Compatibility:
- Nortel OME 5100 / 5200
- Ciena OME 6500 systems
- Hot-swappable: Yes (carrier-grade design)
- Deployment: Telecom central office / POP / backbone nodes
- Criticality: High (system will not operate without it)
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