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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: Nortel
- Model or Part: NTN450BA
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 32.00lb
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Overview
The Nortel NTN450BA, marketed as the OPTera Metro 3300 Express OC-3 HS Shelf, is a high-performance optical transport solution designed for dense metropolitan and regional networks. This compact shelf delivers reliable OC-3 (155.52 Mbps) service over a single chassis, providing service providers and enterprises with a cost-effective way to expand bandwidth while maintaining low latency and high availability.
Key Features
- Supports OC-3 (155.52 Mbps) synchronous optical networking
- Modular design allows easy integration into existing OPTera Metro 3300 platforms
- Hot-swap capable line cards for minimal service interruption
- Built-in redundancy for power and control plane to ensure continuous operation
- Comprehensive management via SNMP, TL1 and web-based GUI
- Compact shelf dimensions reduce rack space requirements
Technical Specifications
- Interface: 3 OC-3 ports, each supporting bidirectional transmission
- Optical reach: up to 80 km over standard single-mode fiber
- Power consumption: max 250 W, with dual redundant power supplies
- Environmental: operating temperature 0 to 40 degrees C, storage temperature -40 to 70 degrees C
- Dimensions: 1U height, 19 inch rack width, depth 12 inches
- Compliance: RoHS, FCC Part 15 Class B
Applications
The OPTera Metro 3300 Express OC-3 HS Shelf is ideal for:
- Metro Ethernet backhaul and aggregation
- Carrier Ethernet services requiring OC-3 transport
- Enterprise campus interconnects with high bandwidth demands
- Data center connectivity within a metropolitan area
- Network upgrades where space and power efficiency are critical
By delivering robust OC-3 capacity in a small footprint, the Nortel NTN450BA helps operators scale their networks quickly while maintaining the reliability and manageability expected from a proven Nortel solution.