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The Ciena NTK555JA (HECI/CLEI: WOCUBGWKAA) is the SP-3 Shelf Processor for the Ciena 6500 Packet-Optical Platform. Specifically, it serves the 6500-4, 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-3: The Current-Generation Shelf Processor

Furthermore, the SP-3 succeeds the SP-2 and adds support for the compact 6500-4 shelf. Ciena ships it in release kits for recent software, including 6500 Releases 15.5, 16.5, and 16.91. Therefore, it suits networks running or upgrading to current 6500 software. By comparison, the earlier Ciena NTK555FAE5 SP-2 shelf processor serves the 6500-7, 6500-14, and 6500-32 shelves.

Release Kits and Compatibility

Ciena sells this module standalone and inside release kits, such as NTZF07QC (Release 15.5), NTZF07RB (Release 16.5), and NTZF07RE (Release 16.91). 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.

Key Features

• First, it serves as the SP-3 shelf processor for the Ciena 6500.
• Second, it supports 6500-4, 6500-7, 6500-14, and 6500-32 shelves.
• Additionally, it supports current releases, including 15.5, 16.5, and 16.91.
• 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 NTK555JA for lease or purchase, so you can stock critical 6500 spares at a fraction of new cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ciena NTK555JA?

In short, it’s the SP-3 Shelf Processor for the Ciena 6500-4, 6500-7, 6500-14, and 6500-32 shelves.

What is the CLEI code for this shelf processor?

This shelf processor uses HECI/CLEI code WOCUBGWKAA.

What’s the difference between the SP-3 and SP-2?

The SP-3 is the newer generation, and it adds support for the 6500-4 shelf and current software releases. In contrast, the SP-2 (NTK555FAE5) serves the 6500-7, 6500-14, and 6500-32.