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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: Nortel
- Model or Part: NTK538UJ
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 12.00lb
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Overview
The Nortel NTK538UJ OME 6500 100G OTR WL3E Prem CBAND LR4 Multirate Circuit Pack delivers high-performance, long-reach optical connectivity for modern data centre and carrier networks. Designed for the OME 6500 platform, this circuit pack supports flexible data rates up to 100 gigabits per second while maintaining low latency and robust error correction. It is ideal for service providers and enterprises seeking to extend Ethernet services over single-mode fiber with reliable, scalable performance.
Key Features
- Supports multirate operation from 10G to 100G on a single module
- LR4 long-reach optics provide up to 10 km reach on standard single-mode fiber
- Built-in forward error correction (FEC) for enhanced signal integrity
- Hot-swappable design minimizes downtime during maintenance
- Compact C-band wavelength range for efficient wavelength division multiplexing
- Low power consumption for greener operation
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: NTK538UJ
- Supported data rates: 10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, 100G
- Wavelength: C-band (approximately 1528 nm to 1565 nm)
- Reach: up to 10 km (LR4) on standard SMF
- Form factor: 3U hot-swappable circuit pack
- Power draw: typical 12 W, max 15 W
- Interface: OTR (Optical Transport Receiver) with WL3E transceiver
- Connector type: LC duplex
- Operating temperature: 0 to 45 deg C
- Compliance: ITU-G.652, IEC 61753-1
Applications
- Metro Ethernet aggregation and backhaul
- Data centre interconnect (DCI) with high bandwidth requirements
- Carrier Ethernet services for enterprise customers
- Long-haul fiber links in service provider networks
- High-speed storage area network (SAN) extensions
- Cloud infrastructure connectivity and edge computing sites
This circuit pack combines versatility, performance, and ease of integration, making it a strategic choice for any network looking to future-proof its optical transport layer.