The NTK538BL is a high-capacity 100G WaveLogic 3 Nano (WL3n) Muxponder Optical Transponder (MOTR) circuit pack for the Ciena 6500 Packet-Optical Platform. It is designed to aggregate up to ten 10GbE/OTN client services into a single coherent 100G optical wavelength for metro, regional, and long-haul DWDM transport networks. The module operates in the C-Band and uses Ciena's coherent optical technology to deliver high-performance 100G transport over existing optical infrastructure.
The NTK538BL is commonly deployed by service providers, carriers, utilities, and large enterprises to consolidate multiple 10G services onto a single 100G DWDM wavelength while maintaining carrier-grade reliability and operational efficiency.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ciena |
| Part Number | NTK538BL |
| Platform | Ciena 6500 Packet-Optical Platform |
| Product Type | MOTR (Muxponder Optical Transponder) Circuit Pack |
| Technology | WaveLogic 3 Nano (WL3n) |
| Line Rate | 100 Gbps |
| Optical Band | C-Band |
| Client Interfaces | 10 × SFP+ |
| Client Speed | Up to 10 × 10Gbps |
| Optical Interface | Coherent 100G DWDM wavelength |
| Slot Requirement | Single-slot circuit pack |
| Modulation | 4ASK (DP-QPSK) supported |
| CLEI Code | WOTRDNSFAA |
| HECI Code | WOTRDNS |
| Typical Application | 10G-to-100G service aggregation and transport |
| Cooling Requirement | High-flow cooling fan modules required in 6500 chassis |
| Network Types | Metro, Regional, Long-Haul DWDM |
1 Year
