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The Ciena NTK555FAE5 (HECI/CLEI: WMUCA5REAA) is the SP-2 Dual CPU Shelf Processor for the Ciena 6500 Packet-Optical Platform. Specifically, it serves the 6500-7, 6500-14, and 6500-32 shelves. As a result, it acts as the control and management brain of the shelf, while the service cards carry the traffic.

Shelf Control and Management

In addition, the shelf processor runs the 6500 system software and stores the shelf’s configuration. Consequently, it handles provisioning, alarm and performance monitoring, and communication with network management systems. Moreover, it provides the shelf’s local and remote management access, so technicians and NOC teams can reach every card through one module.

SP-2 Dual CPU Performance

Furthermore, the SP-2 uses a dual-CPU design, which gives it more processing headroom than earlier single-CPU shelf processors. Therefore, it suits larger, busier shelves with many service cards and newer 6500 software releases.

Release Kits and Compatibility

Ciena also sells this module inside software release kits, such as the NTZF06MK kit for 6500 Release 12.4. For this reason, confirm that the shelf processor’s software release matches your network before installing a spare. For more on the platform, see Ciena’s 6500 Packet-Optical Platform overview.

Where the NTK555FAE5 Fits

Therefore, this shelf processor suits new 6500 shelf builds, upgrades from older shelf processors, and critical spares for deployed 6500 networks. Likewise, it pairs with photonic cards such as the Ciena NTK553LA Flex WSS in ROADM shelves.

Key Features

• First, it serves as the SP-2 shelf processor for the Ciena 6500.
• Second, its dual-CPU design adds processing headroom.
• Additionally, it supports 6500-7, 6500-14, and 6500-32 shelves.
• Furthermore, it handles provisioning, alarms, and performance monitoring.
• Moreover, it provides local and remote management access.
• Finally, it ships standalone or inside Ciena release kits.

Why Lease from Telecom Leasing?

• First, you keep 6500 shelves running without a large capital outlay.
• Second, we test every unit so it’s ready to deploy.
• In addition, flexible terms cover spares, upgrades, and project builds.
• Finally, you get fast quotes and quick shipping.

Best of all, Telecom Leasing offers the NTK555FAE5 for lease or purchase, so you can stock critical 6500 spares at a fraction of new cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ciena NTK555FAE5?

In short, it’s the SP-2 Dual CPU Shelf Processor for the Ciena 6500-7, 6500-14, and 6500-32 shelves.

What is the CLEI code for this shelf processor?

This shelf processor uses HECI/CLEI code WMUCA5REAA.

Which 6500 shelves does the SP-2 support?

It supports the 6500-7, 6500-14, and 6500-32 shelves.