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- In Stock: 4
- Manufacturer: Nortel
- Model or Part: NTHW25AA
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 18.00lb
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Overview
The Nortel NTHW25AA, also known as the 4pOC-3ChSmirVsp4e 15000 Passport, is a high-performance 4-port OC-3 Small-Mux Interface Receiver (SMIR) designed for demanding carrier and enterprise networks. This compact module provides reliable optical transport of up to 15000 OC-3 circuits, delivering robust, low-latency connectivity for voice, data, and video services. Built to Nortel's rigorous quality standards, the Passport SMIR ensures seamless integration with existing SONET/SDH infrastructures while supporting future bandwidth growth.
Key Features
- Four independent OC-3 ports for flexible traffic aggregation
- Supports both SONET and SDH framing formats
- Integrated SMIR functionality for efficient multiplexing and demultiplexing
- Hot-swap capable for minimal service disruption during upgrades
- Compact 1U rack-mount design saves valuable data-center space
- Built-in diagnostics and alarm monitoring for proactive maintenance
- Compatible with Nortel Passport network management platforms
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: NTHW25AA
- Port Type: 4 x OC-3 (155.52 Mbps per port)
- Maximum Aggregate Bandwidth: 15000 OC-3 (approximately 2.33 Tbps)
- Electrical Interface: V.35/EIA-232 for management
- Optical Interface: Standard single-mode fiber, wavelength 1310 nm
- Power Consumption: 45 W typical
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 deg C
- Humidity: 10 to 90 percent non-condensing
- Dimensions: 1U height, 19 inch rack width
Applications
- Carrier core and edge routing where high density OC-3 connectivity is required
- Enterprise WAN aggregation for large campus or multi-site deployments
- Video transport and broadcast distribution networks needing low latency
- Telecom backhaul linking remote nodes to central offices
- Disaster recovery sites that demand reliable, high-capacity optical links
- Network service providers expanding capacity without extensive infrastructure changes