Description
Nortel NTFN58EA Passport 6480 1-Port HSSI FP Card Module Telecom WAN
The Nortel NTFN58EA is a 1-Port HSSI (High-Speed Serial Interface) Fabric Processor card designed for use in the Nortel Passport 6480 ATM and frame-relay WAN switching platform. The card provides a single HSSI WAN interface for high-speed serial connectivity and handles fabric processing functions within the Passport 6480 chassis. The faceplate label confirms the HSSI FP designation, and the part number label reads NTFN58EA 02.
Specifications & What's Included
- Part Number: NTFN58EA (revision 02)
- Interface: HSSI — High-Speed Serial Interface
- Number of Ports: 1
- Function: Fabric Processor (FP) card
- Compatible Platform: Nortel Passport 6480 ATM/WAN switch
- Form Factor: Modular card / blade for Passport 6480 chassis
- Faceplate connectors visible: HSSI port (50-pin micro-SCSI style), DB9 serial port
- PCB: Multi-layer, populated with multiple ICs including a heatsink-equipped main processor and extensive memory array
- Included: Card only
Applications
The Nortel Passport 6480 was a high-capacity multiservice WAN switch deployed by carriers and large enterprise networks in the late 1990s and early 2000s to aggregate and route ATM, frame relay, and IP traffic over wide-area networks. The HSSI interface standard — developed jointly by Cisco and T3plus Networking — supports serial WAN links at speeds up to 52 Mbps, making it a common choice for connecting ATM switches and routers to DS3, SONET, and other high-speed WAN circuits. The NTFN58EA FP card slots into the Passport 6480 chassis and provides the physical HSSI interface along with fabric processing capability for that port. These cards are sought after by organizations still running Passport 6480 infrastructure, as well as network labs and telecom maintenance teams needing spares or replacement modules for legacy carrier-grade installations.
This Nortel NTFN58EA Passport 6480 1-Port HSSI FP Card has been inspected and is in good condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it was in active use. The card's faceplate is clean, the PCB shows typical light aging with no visible damage, and the HSSI and DB9 connectors appear intact. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions. Please note: We have multiple units in stock — yours may not be the one shown in the photos, however, it will be similar in condition and function.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Nortel |
Model: |
NTFN58EA |
MPN: |
NTFN58EA |
Secondary Model: |
NTFN58EA 02 |
Type: |
HSSI Fabric Processor Card / WAN Interface Module |
SKU: |
18136 |
Compatible With: |
Nortel Passport 6480 |
Interface Type: |
HSSI (High-Speed Serial Interface) |
Number of Ports: |
1 |
Form Factor: |
Card / Module |
Condition: |
Used – Pulled from Working Environment |
Seller Notes: |
Card only; pulled from a working Passport 6480 environment |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Canada |
Condition Notes: |
Nortel NTFN58EA Passport 6480 HSSI FP Card. Inspected and in good condition; pulled from a working environment where it was in active use. Faceplate and connectors intact. Please view photos and contact us with questions. |
