The Ciena NTK538BJ is a 100G MOTR WL3N Extended C‑Band circuit pack designed for the Ciena 6500 Packet‑Optical platform. It integrates 10×SFP+ client interfaces with WaveLogic 3N coherent optical technology, delivering 100G line‑rate DWDM transport for metro, regional and long‑haul carrier networks.
This hot‑swappable line card supports OTN mapping, advanced forward error correction, and extended‑reach C‑band wavelength tuning. It aggregates ten independent 10G SFP+ client signals into a single 100G coherent optical wavelength, helping service providers maximize fiber capacity without laying new optical cables. It is widely used for network expansion, capacity upgrade and spare‑part maintenance for existing Ciena 6500 deployments.
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T/T, Western Union, MoneyGramCiena NTK538BJ 100G MOTR WL3N Line Card CLEI WOTRDNTFAA for Ciena 6500
Product Details
Item
Parameters
Part Number
NTK538BJ
CLEI Code
WOTRDNTFAA
Platform Compatibility
Ciena 6500 Packet‑Optical Platform
Technology
100G MOTR, WaveLogic 3N (WL3N) Coherent, Extended C‑Band
Client Interfaces
10 × SFP+ ports (10 Gbps per port)
Line‑Side Rate
100 Gbps single wavelength
Supported Band
Extended C‑Band DWDM
Features
Hot‑swappable, OTN multiplexing, Advanced FEC, Coherent signal processing
Application Scenarios
Metro DWDM, Regional / Long‑haul transport, 10G‑to‑100G traffic aggregation
Card Type
Circuit Pack / Line Card
All of the following models are in stock:
NTK538um
NTK538bm
NTK552ka
NTK539qm
NTK529ha
NTK532da
NTK552ba
NTK552ga
NTK554ba
NTK555Na
NTK553ma
NTK538uj
NTK538bj
FAQ
Q1: Which platform does NTK538BJ work with?
A: NTK538BJ is purpose‑built for the Ciena 6500 Packet‑Optical platform. It cannot be installed on other Ciena chassis or third‑party hardware without platform compatibility adaptation
Q2: What is the main function of its 10‑piece SFP+ ports?
A: The ten SFP+ client ports accept 10G‑rate optical transceivers. They aggregate multiple 10G client services and map them into one 100G coherent DWDM wavelength for long‑distance optical transmission over a single fiber pair.
Q3: What does “Extended C‑Band” mean for NTK538BJ?
A: Extended C‑Band provides wider DWDM wavelength tuning range than standard C‑band. It supplies more available optical channels, improves wavelength planning flexibility for dense‑DWDM networks, and supports longer transmission reach for metro‑regional links.
Q4: Can NTK538BJ be hot‑swapped? What is its typical usage scenario?
A: Yes, it supports hot‑swap. Operators can replace or insert the card without powering down the shelf or interrupting other running services. It is commonly used for carrier network capacity expansion, hardware replacement during maintenance, and lifecycle extension of existing Ciena 6500 systems.
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