Chapter 3. 9500 Mxc Nodes; Platforms - Alcatel-Lucent 9500 MXC User Manual

Chapter 3.

Platforms

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9500 MXC Nodes
This chapter details features and capabilities of the INU and INUe, and their
ODU options. Refer to:
• Platforms on page 3-1
• Plug-in Cards on page 3-15
• Protected Operation on page 3-73
• Co-channel Operation on page 3-102
• Configuration and Diagnostics on page 3-118
For information on 9500 MXC ODUs, refer to Chapter 4.
This section introduces the INU and INUe platforms for slot location and usage,
cross-connects, capacity, and RAC/ODU parameters. Refer to:
• Platform Layout on page 3-2
• Slot Assignments on page 3-3
• Cross-Connects on page 3-3
• Capacity and Bandwidth: PDH and SDH on page 3-6
• Capacity and Bandwidth: Ethernet on page 3-7
• Capacity License on page 3-13
• RAC/ODU Parameters and Interoperation on page 3-13
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