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Tellabs® 5500 System Architecture, FP11.0

TLC Keyword: 55SA11

Orderable part #: GSSTW55SA

This blended solution consists of five web-based modules that will familiarize participants with Tellabs 5500 system architecture, specifically the hardware, backplane, and cabling equirements. Participants need to enroll in all following five modules to complete the training for Tellabs 5500 System Architecture, FP 11.0:

  • Administrative Complex
  • Network Complex
  • Port Complex
  • HD-96 Port Complex
  • Consolidated Core Switch

Please see the links in the Course Outline for descriptions of all web-based modules contained in this blended course.

After taking this course the participants will be able to:

  • Identify the function of the hardware comprising the Administrative Complex and the function of backplane connections including cabling and administrative links
  • Recall the relationship between administrative links and channels
  • Identify the function of hardware comprising the Network Complex (NC) and the function of the network shelf backplane connections  
  • Identify the correct NC cabling and the cross-connect signal flow through the NC
  • Identify a diagram showing synchronous timing signal flow
  • Recall Network Complex Redundancy
  • Identify the function of hardware comprising the Consolidated Core Switch
  • Describe the different pieces of common equipment on the Tellabs 5500
  • Identify the purpose of DS1/1, DD DS1, DS3, and STS-1E Port Interface Equipment
  • Identify the purpose of OC-3, OC-12, and OC-48 Optical Port Interface Equipment
  • Describe the common equipment required for the HD-96
  • Describe the equipment and function of the SONET Port Shelf, Narrowband Port Shelf, VQE Port Shelf, and Ethernet Port Shelf
Prerequisites: Participants must have a working knowledge of:
  • Basic telephony
  • Voice and data communications
  • Basic SONET concepts
  • Basic T1 and T3 concepts
Audience: This course is designed for anyone who requires a basic understanding of the Tellabs 5500 System Architecture.. It is also designed for technicians, administrators, and/or network managers responsible for maintaining, managing, or provisioning a Tellabs 5500 system.

Course Outline

Click each of the following web-based modules to see the detailed content outlines:

  1. Administrative Complex - 1 hour
  2. Network Complex - 1 hour
  3. Port Complex - 1 hour
  4. High Density 96 (HD-96) Port Complex - 1.5 hours
  5. Consolidated Core Switch - 1 hour

Class Specifics

Duration: Self-paced. Average time to complete is 5-6 hours.

Requirements: Computer with Internet access. Before you begin this course, please make sure your computer hardware and software are compatible by reviewing the recommended general system requirements in the Policy and Procedures section.

Enroll

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