Zhone MALC-CHASSIS-23 MALC-19 23 MALC 7U, 23 Inch, 21 Slot Chassis

Description:

The Zhone MALC-CHASSIS-23 is a 7U, 23-inch rack-mount chassis designed for the MALC (Multi-service Access Loop Carrier) platform. It serves as the physical housing for uplink and subscriber line cards, enabling service providers to deliver voice, data, and video services over a unified access network. This chassis is part of a scalable broadband access system that supports DSL, PON, VoIP, and Ethernet technologies, making it suitable for central office or remote terminal deployments.

Applications:

The Zhone MALC-CHASSIS-23 chassis is used in telecommunications infrastructure such as central offices, remote terminals, and outdoor cabinets. The Zhone platform is commonly deployed by service providers to deliver broadband services including DSL, fiber access, VoIP, and enterprise connectivity over copper or fiber networks.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): MALC-CHASSIS-23
• Product Type: Multi-Service Access Platform (MSAP) Chassis
• Brand: Zhone Technologies
• Rack Size: 7U
• Width: 23-inch rack format
• Slot Capacity: 21 slots (uplink + subscriber cards)
• Card Access: Front-access I/O cards
• Power Input: -42 to -60 VDC (dual redundant feeds supported)
• Cooling: Integrated fan tray with front-to-rear airflow
• Function: Houses uplink and access cards for broadband services
• Application: DSLAM / MSAP / broadband loop carrier system

Common Replacements:

• Zhone MALC-CHASSIS-19 (7U, 19-inch, 17-slot)
• Zhone MALC-CHASSIS-319 (3U, 10-slot compact chassis)
• Zhone MXK chassis platform