The CIENA R4 BACKPLANE Console Breakout BOARD 2 Slots is a specialized interface component designed for the Ciena 6500 Packet-Optical Platform R4 8-slot shelf assembly. This console breakout board provides direct access and routing for control signals, enabling test, diagnostic, and configuration operations in lab and enterprise environments. It serves as a critical interface for managing system control signals within the R4 chassis architecture.
Technical Specifications
The R4 shelf assembly integrates eight service card slots (slots 1–8) with dedicated control and timing slots (41 and 42) plus an access panel slot (40). Odd-numbered service slots (1, 3, 5, 7) are positioned on the left side; even-numbered slots (2, 4, 6, 8) on the right when viewed from the front. Power input is supported via slots 61 and 62, accommodating either DC or AC power input modules. Fan modules occupy slots 51 and 52. The broader 6500 platform supports backplane capacities ranging from 30 Gb/s to 480 Gb/s depending on chassis variant.
– Key Features
• Console breakout board configuration for direct control signal access
• Eight service card slots supporting various Ciena interface modules
• Dedicated control and timing module slots (41 and 42)
• Flexible power input—both DC and AC options via slots 61 and 62
• Fan module accommodation in slots 51 and 52
• Backplane connectivity between service card slots for enhanced scalability and service resiliency
• Compact form factor compatible with 2RU chassis variants
• Environmental compliance with GR-3108-CORE standards for Outside Plant deployments
– Typical Applications
Console signal breakout and routing for diagnostic operations, system configuration management, and control signal access within Ciena 6500 platform deployments.
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed exclusively for the Ciena 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, specifically the R4 8-slot shelf assembly. Supports integration with Ciena service modules, control and timing cards, and power input modules within the specified slot architecture.
