The Ciena NTK538BM is a 100G MOTR (Muxponder Optical Transponder) WaveLogic 3 Nano Basic C-Band circuit pack designed for the Ciena 6500 Packet-Optical Platform. It aggregates multiple lower-speed client services and transports them over a single coherent 100G DWDM wavelength. Built on Ciena's WaveLogic 3 Nano technology, the NTK538BM is optimized for metro and regional network applications, providing high-density 100G transport with reduced power consumption and space requirements.
The card is commonly deployed by service providers, utilities, government networks, and enterprise backbone operators to migrate 10G services onto a coherent 100G optical infrastructure while maximizing fiber utilization and network efficiency.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ciena |
| Part Number | NTK538BM |
| Product Type | 100G MOTR (Muxponder Optical Transponder) |
| Platform | Ciena 6500 Packet-Optical Platform |
| Technology | WaveLogic 3 Nano (WL3N) |
| Description | 100G MOTR WL3N Basic C-Band |
| Optical Band | C-Band |
| Line Capacity | 100 Gbps |
| Client Interfaces | 10 × SFP+ ports |
| Supported Client Rates | 10GbE, OTU2/OTU2e and related 10G services |
| Line Interface | Coherent 100G DWDM wavelength |
| Form Factor | Single-slot circuit pack |
| HECI Code | WOTRDNTFAA |
| Application | Metro and regional DWDM transport |
| Switching Integration | OTN and packet switching integration within the Ciena 6500 architecture |
| Network Reach | Metro, regional, and selected long-haul applications depending on optical design |
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