Ciena NTK540BD – WaveLogic 5e Premium 6-Port MOTR
Product Description
The Ciena NTK540BD is a WaveLogic 5e (WL5e) Premium MOTR (Muxponder Optical Transponder) circuit pack for the Ciena 6500 Packet-Optical Platform. Designed to support next-generation coherent optical networking, the NTK540BD delivers up to 800 Gbps of transport capacity on a single wavelength while providing flexible client-side connectivity through a combination of QSFP28 and QSFP-DD interfaces. It enables service providers, cloud operators, and data center networks to efficiently aggregate multiple Ethernet services onto a high-capacity coherent DWDM wavelength.
The card leverages Ciena's WaveLogic 5e coherent technology to support programmable line rates ranging from 200G to 800G, allowing operators to optimize reach, spectral efficiency, and fiber utilization based on network requirements. It is commonly deployed in metro, regional, long-haul, and data center interconnect (DCI) applications.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ciena |
| Part Number | NTK540BD |
| Platform | Ciena 6500 Packet-Optical Platform |
| Product Type | WaveLogic 5e Premium MOTR (Muxponder Optical Transponder) |
| Technology | WaveLogic 5e (WL5e) |
| HECI / CLEI | WOWUBGREAA |
| Client Ports | 1 × QSFP-DD, 5 × QSFP28 |
| Total Client Interfaces | 6 Ports |
| Line Capacity | Programmable 200G–800G |
| Maximum Wavelength Capacity | 800 Gbps on a single carrier |
| Optical Technology | Coherent DWDM |
| Application | Optical Transport, DCI, Metro, Regional, Long-Haul |
| Form Factor | Ciena 6500 Circuit Pack |
| Client Service Types | 100GbE, 400GbE, and aggregated Ethernet services |
| Network Integration | OTN and Packet Transport |
| Reach | Up to approximately 1,000 km depending on modulation and network design |
| Chassis Compatibility | Ciena 6500 Family |
Key Features
- WaveLogic 5e coherent optical technology.
- Supports programmable line rates from 200G to 800G.
- Delivers up to 800 Gbps on a single wavelength.
- Six client interfaces: 1 × QSFP-DD and 5 × QSFP28.
- Premium MOTR architecture for service aggregation and transport.
- Supports flexible capacity allocation and wavelength optimization.
- Enables efficient fiber utilization and reduced cost per transported bit.
- Designed for metro, regional, long-haul, and DCI deployments.
- Integrates packet, OTN, and coherent optical transport capabilities within the Ciena 6500 platform.
Typical Applications
- Data Center Interconnect (DCI)
- Cloud and Hyperscale Connectivity
- Metro Optical Networks
- Regional Backbone Networks
- Long-Haul DWDM Transport
- Carrier Ethernet Aggregation
- High-Capacity Optical Backbone Services
The NTK540BD is particularly suited for operators migrating from 100G and 200G transport networks to 400G and 800G services while maximizing existing fiber infrastructure.
