Alcatel AMDS-8670 Application Disabled

For operators seeking a scalable, high-density multi-service access platform without the overhead of pre-installed application software, the Alcatel AMDS-8670 Application Disabled variant delivers the same robust hardware foundation as the standard model, minus the enabled application layer. This approach allows service providers to tailor the software stack to their exact deployment requirements, reducing initial cost and complexity while retaining full access to the chassis's impressive line-card capacity and redundancy features.

Highlights

• Multi-Service Access Node (MSAN) supporting ADSL2+, VDSL2, and POTS on a single platform
• Scalable subscriber capacity up to 1024 ADSL2+ lines or 512 VDSL2 lines per chassis
• High-capacity, non-blocking backplane architecture for consistent performance under load
• Flexible uplink options including Gigabit Ethernet and STM-1/OC-3 interfaces
• Comprehensive redundancy: control card, power supply, and uplink redundancy for carrier-grade availability
• Modular design supporting various line cards for mixed access technologies
• Application Disabled configuration: hardware ready, software stack to be provisioned by operator
• Rack-mountable form factor for central office or remote terminal deployment

In daily use

In a live network environment, the AMDS-8670 excels at consolidating broadband and voice services. Technicians appreciate the straightforward CLI, SNMP, and web-based management interfaces, which simplify provisioning and monitoring. The chassis's support for ATM, IP, MPLS, and Ethernet protocols ensures seamless integration into existing backhaul networks, while advanced QoS mechanisms guarantee differentiation for high-priority traffic such as VoIP and IPTV. With an operating temperature range of -5°C to 45°C, it is well-suited for uncontrolled remote cabinets as well as climate-controlled central offices.

Full specifications

• Product Type: Multi-Service Access Node (MSAN) / DSLAM
• Manufacturer: Alcatel-Lucent (now Nokia)
• Access Technologies: ADSL2+, VDSL2, POTS
• Uplink Interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet, STM-1/OC-3
• Subscriber Capacity: Up to 1024 ADSL2+ lines, 512 VDSL2 lines
• Backplane: High-capacity, non-blocking
• Management: CLI, SNMP, Web-based GUI
• Power Supply: AC and DC input with redundancy support
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable chassis
• Supported Protocols: ATM, IP, MPLS, Ethernet
• Service Support: Broadband Internet, VoIP, IPTV, PSTN/POTS
• QoS: Comprehensive mechanisms for differentiated services
• Redundancy: Control card, power supply, uplink
• Deployment Environment: Central Office (CO) or Remote Terminal (RT)
• Operating Temperature: -5°C to 45°C
• Security: VLANs, ACLs, user authentication
• Compliance: ITU-T, ETSI, relevant telecom standards
• Modular Design: Supports various line cards

Final note

The Alcatel AMDS-8670 Application Disabled offers a future-proof hardware investment for operators who prefer to deploy their own software stack. Its carrier-grade reliability and modular scalability make it a strategic choice for evolving access networks.