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The Alcatel-Lucent 1651SM and 1661SMC are robust Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) multiplexers designed for efficient and reliable optical transport in telecommunication and data centre environments. These compact units are engineered to aggregate various traffic types, including traditional PDH (E1/T1, E3/T3) and Ethernet, onto high-speed SDH optical links. They typically serve as access or aggregation nodes within metropolitan area networks (MANs) or at customer premises, providing critical connectivity for enterprise and carrier-grade services. Their role is to ensure seamless, high-bandwidth data and voice transmission over fiber optic infrastructure. As part of Alcatel-Lucent's widely deployed SDH portfolio, the 1651SM/1661SMC platforms support various SDH rates, commonly STM-1, STM-4, or STM-16, offering flexible capacity for network demands. They feature advanced cross-connect capabilities and often integrate Ethernet over SDH (EoS) functionality, allowing for modern IP/Ethernet traffic to be efficiently carried over the SDH backbone. Revo Distribution Limited proudly offers refurbished Alcatel-Lucent 1651SM/1661SMC units. By providing high-quality, tested refurbished equipment, Revo enables B2B clients to cost-effectively expand, maintain, or upgrade their existing network infrastructure, ensuring continued operational excellence with proven, carrier-grade hardware.