Alcatel-Lucent 3AL97538AA Metrospan Edge 2-FBR 8-CHAN MULDEM

Alcatel-Lucent 3AL97538AA is a MetroSpan Edge 1692 2-FBR 8-CHAN MULDEM module, designed for the MetroSpan Edge (MSE) multiplexing platform. In MSE networks, this eight-channel MULDEM module provides channelized multiplexing and demultiplexing of optical signals across a wavelength-division multiplexing transport network, supporting eight separate channels within the 1692 family. The part is also cataloged as 3AL97538AAAB in some sources, reflecting variant numbering in different catalogs. MetroSpan Edge is described as a universal, wavelength-division multiplexing system that maximizes capacity and flexibility, making this MULDEM module suitable for metro-scale fiber networks requiring scalable channelization and efficient use of optical spectrum. Typical applications include metropolitan transport backhaul and high-capacity link diversification where expanding channel counts without additional fibers is advantageous. Key specifications tied to this model are its 8-channel MULDEM capability and the 2-FBR configuration, enabling this module to fit within the corresponding 1692 MSE ecosystem. By using this module, operators can extend WDM capacity within the MetroSpan Edge 1692 environment.