Alcatel-Lucent 3DB18326AC Core Control Management Card

The Alcatel-Lucent 3DB18326AC Core Control Management Card is the core-control plug‑in for the 9500 MPR platform, designed for MSS‑8 or MSS‑4 shelves to manage the system’s control plane and Ethernet user traffic. The Core Card handles essential node management and control functions for the 9500 MPR, coordinating software and peripheral interfaces inside the MSS chassis. It also carries a Compact Flash Card that stores the terminal software used by the MSS system, enabling on‑board software loading and management. In MSS architecture, the shelf provides a card cage and backplane to mount core control plug‑ins alongside radio peripherals, with the Core Control card serving as the central element of the platform’s control layer. The 3DB18326AC is a dedicated part number for this Core Control and Management function within the 9500 MPR MSS family, reflecting Alcatel‑Lucent’s integrated approach to centralized management of the microwave transport solution.