Alcatel - Lucent MDR-8000 CommPak Low Profile Shelf

The MDR-8000 CommPak is a reduced-size package for non-standby radio configurations. It is applicable to the entire product line, covering all frequency bands and all capacities of the MDR-8000 family. In addition to its greater space efficiency, the CommPak offers solutions for both indoor and outdoor installations.

Many network architectures do not require the built-in 1+1 equipment redundancy of the standard MDR-8000 shelf. Low-density microwave routes with less than 8 T1 are commonly equipped with 1+0 protection. Also, when radio is used for back up to other wireline facilities, redundancy of the radio electronics is not required. Even highly secure networks that utilize ring protection switching don't require redundant radio electronics since the circuit multiplexers, not the radio link, provide the service protection. The low profile, MDR-8000 CommPak is ideal for these applications.

Additionally, network operators are increasingly finding the need to locate radio equipment at sites that lack space for traditional indoor installations. The MDR-8000 offers an ideal solution for such situations with a pole mountable outdoor enclosure.

MDR-8000 CommPak Product Brochure

Key Features

	Space efficient chassis for non-standby configurations (indoor chassis is 4 rack increments tall)
	Available in indoor or outdoor equipment mounting configurations
	Licensed or unlicensed operation
	Supports entire range of capacities and frequency bands of the MDR-8000 family
	Non-standby, non-standby with space diversity and ring terminal configurations are supported.
	User-friendly PC interface
	Built-in management and diagnostic tools
	Optional SNMP network management capabilities

Key Benefits

	Wireless operation offers a cost-effective alternative to wireline or fiber transmission
	Module interchangeability with the entire MDR-8000 product line reduces cost of spares, training and operations
	Low profile shelf and outdoor enclosure reduces facility costs