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- In Stock: 15
- Manufacturer: Nortel
- Model or Part: NT0H55AA
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Nortel OPTERA METRO 5000 SERIES--MP E (part number NT0H55AA) is a high-capacity metro Ethernet platform designed for service providers that need reliable, scalable and low-latency transport across metropolitan networks. Built on proven Nortel technology, this chassis delivers carrier grade performance while supporting a wide range of Ethernet services from 10 Mb/s up to 10 Gb/s per port. Its modular design allows easy expansion and simplifies maintenance, making it an ideal choice for dense urban deployments and for extending broadband services to businesses and residential customers.
Key Features
- Modular line cards support 10/100/1000 Mb/s and 10 Gb/s Ethernet interfaces
- High availability with redundant power supplies and hot-swappable components
- Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritisation and bandwidth management
- Integrated security features including MAC filtering and port authentication
- Comprehensive management via SNMP, CLI and web based GUI
- Scalable architecture that can grow from a few ports to several hundred as demand increases
Technical Specifications
- Chassis dimensions: 44U rack mount, 19 inch width
- Power consumption: 500 to 800 watts per chassis, with dual redundant 110/220 V AC supplies
- Supported Ethernet standards: 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3ae
- Port density: up to 48 x 10/100/1000 Mb/s ports or 8 x 10 Gb/s ports per line card
- Operating temperature range: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Environmental rating: NEMA 4 enclosure for dust and splash protection
- Management interfaces: Ethernet console, RS-232, SNMP v2/v3, Telnet, SSH
Typical Applications
- Metro Ethernet backhaul for ISP networks
- Carrier Ethernet services for enterprise campuses
- High-speed data centre interconnect within a city
- Video and IPTV distribution over Ethernet
- Secure transport for financial and health care data
- Public Wi-Fi aggregation points in dense urban areas
With its robust feature set and flexible architecture, the OPTERA METRO 5000 SERIES--MP E provides a future-proof solution that can adapt to evolving bandwidth needs while delivering the reliability that modern carriers demand.