OK, so the first post I created was about the pieces you need to assemble an MX2800 System. I realized about halfway through that post that I wanted to include a lot more detail on the specific pieces, so I decided to give the basic assembly info in the first one and then get a bit deeper in this second post. As noted in the first post, there are three core peices that make up the MX2800. However, beyond just the current SKUs, there is a little bit of knowledge that comes in handy when buying, selling or implementing a solution. Let me show you what I'm talking about.
The Chassis 1200290L1
All the part numbers for individual pieces of the MX2800 have changed slightly except for the chassis. It still has the same part number it was given when the MX2800 was first introduced. I can't think of any notable changes over the years except for a few screws here and there. The one really noticeable thing that has been introduced is the fan faceplate. The chassis ships with a standard faceplate, however if you start stacking multiple units together you do need a fan that can cool the insides down. The fan faceplate (1202289L1) is a part ordered separate from the chassis. It is the same as the normal face plate that ships with the chassis except it is modified with a small vent cut out and a fan attached on the inner facing side. Replacement fans (1200466L1) can be ordered as well.
Controller Cards
The controller cards' current model has two part numbers. 1205288L1 (with modem) and 1205288L2 (without modem). However there have been several revisions of this controller card. When I spoke with ADTRAN tech support a while back they said a lot of time the part numbers change due to very minor changes but essentially, all versions of the MX2800 controller work the same way - that is -- they break down a DS3 into 28 T1s like the model before it and the model after it.
Controller Cards with Modems
- 1205288L1
- 1204288L1
- 1202288L1
- 1200288L1
Controller Cards without Modems
- 1205288L2
- 1204288L2
- 1202288L2
- 1200288L2
Note: In my experience, very rarely do my customers utilize the modems. I would say about 98% of my MX2800 customers don't care if there is a modem or not.
Power Supply
The power supply has two generations. See the part numbers below for AC and DC models. They both do the exact same thing - provide power to the system. However, if you use a fan faceplate, you must have a "1202" model. The "1200" model will not provide the connectors you need to provide power to the fan faceplate.
AC Power Supply
DC Power Supply
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