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- In Stock: 2
- Manufacturer: Nortel
- Model or Part: NTN455AB
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 17.00lb
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Overview
The Nortel NTN455AB OPTera Metro 3300 Backplane Extender Card is a high-performance interface module designed to extend the backplane capacity of OPTera Metro 3300 platforms. It enables seamless integration of additional line cards and provides reliable high-speed data transport across the network core. Engineered for carrier grade environments, this extender card delivers low latency, high availability and easy installation, making it an essential upgrade for expanding metro Ethernet deployments.
Key Features
- Supports up to 8 additional line cards per chassis
- Full duplex operation with 10 Gbps per lane
- Hot-swap capability for zero-downtime upgrades
- Built-in error detection and correction for data integrity
- Compact form factor compatible with existing OPTera Metro 3300 backplane slots
- Power efficient design reduces overall system consumption
Technical Specifications
- Model number: NTN455AB
- Manufacturer: Nortel
- Interface: 4 x 10 Gbps Ethernet lanes
- Supported protocols: Ethernet, MPLS, VPLS, QinQ
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Power supply: 48 V DC, 2.5 A max
- Dimensions: 1U rack height, 8.5 in width, 1.5 in depth
- Compliance: RoHS, FCC Part 15 Class B
Typical Applications
- Metro Ethernet aggregation for service providers
- Carrier backhaul linking multiple access nodes
- Enterprise campus networks requiring scalable bandwidth
- Data center interconnects in dense urban environments
- Network upgrades where downtime must be minimized