The Ciena NTK553KAE5 is a Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS) 50 GHz with Optical Power Monitoring (OPM), C-Band 2×1 circuit pack designed for the Ciena 6500 Packet-Optical Platform. It enables dynamic wavelength routing, add/drop functionality, and optical layer switching within DWDM and ROADM networks. By selectively directing individual wavelengths without optical-electrical-optical conversion, the NTK553KAE5 improves network flexibility, scalability, and operational efficiency.
The module is commonly deployed in metro, regional, and long-haul optical transport networks where automated wavelength management and flexible optical mesh architectures are required. Integrated Optical Power Monitoring (OPM) provides real-time visibility into wavelength performance and optical signal levels.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ciena |
| Part Number | NTK553KAE5 |
| Platform | Ciena 6500 Packet-Optical Platform |
| Product Type | Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS) Circuit Pack |
| Configuration | 2 × 1 WSS |
| Optical Band | C-Band |
| Channel Spacing | 50 GHz |
| Optical Monitoring | Integrated OPM (Optical Power Monitoring) |
| Function | Dynamic wavelength routing and switching |
| Application | ROADM and DWDM networks |
| Form Factor | Circuit Pack Module |
| HECI Code | WMOMA4TGAA |
| Switching Capability | Per-wavelength add, drop, pass-through, and reroute |
| Deployment | Metro, Regional, and Long-Haul Optical Networks |
| Compatible System | Ciena 6500 Family |
Key Features
- 50 GHz DWDM wavelength switching.
- 2×1 wavelength-selective switching architecture.
- Integrated Optical Power Monitoring (OPM).
- Supports dynamic ROADM network configurations.
- Enables remote wavelength provisioning and rerouting.
- Reduces the need for manual optical patching.
- Improves fiber utilization and network scalability.
- Compatible with C-Band DWDM infrastructures.
- Carrier-grade reliability for service provider transport networks.
Typical Applications
- Reconfigurable Optical Add/Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) nodes
- Metro optical transport networks
- Regional DWDM backbone networks
- Long-haul optical transport systems
- Dynamic wavelength provisioning
- Optical mesh networking
- Carrier and enterprise optical infrastructures
