Alcatel-Lucent 3AL94814AA AA Board Mechanical Adapter

The Alcatel-Lucent 3AL94814AA AA Board Mechanical Adapter is a precision-engineered mounting hardware component designed for adapting and securing various board form factors within optical transport network platform shelves and racks. This mechanical adapter provides compatibility between different card sizes and shelf slot configurations, enabling the installation of non-standard or legacy boards in modern transport equipment enclosures including the 1650SM, 1660SM, 1670, 1696MS, and related Alcatel-Lucent optical transport platforms. The board mechanical adapter features robust aluminum or steel construction with precision-machined mounting points, guide rails, and alignment features ensuring proper card positioning and secure installation within the shelf chassis. The adapter implements standardized mounting interfaces per EIA-310-D and IEC 60297 specifications with integrated EMI gasketing along contact surfaces to maintain electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance and shield integrity of the equipment enclosure. Advanced features include captive screw fasteners or quarter-turn latches for secure board retention, integrated alignment guides ensuring proper backplane connector engagement, strain relief features for cable management, and thermal conduction paths to assist in heat dissipation from mounted boards. The adapter supports proper airflow management by maintaining designed clearances around installed modules, ensuring optimal cooling and thermal performance of the transport shelf. Installation features include compatibility with standard 19-inch rack systems, Alcatel-Lucent proprietary shelf mounting systems, and support for various board heights and depths through adjustable mounting configurations. The adapter features durable powder-coated or anodized finish providing corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity for EMI shielding, and aesthetic consistency with other shelf components. Environmental specifications comply with ETSI EN 300 019 Class 3.1 and NEBS GR-63 Level 3 standards, supporting operation in controlled telecommunications facilities with ambient temperatures from 0 °C to +45 °C and relative humidity up to 95% non-condensing. The Board Mechanical Adapter is validated for deployment in Alcatel-Lucent 1650SM/1660SM/1670/1696MS/1830/1850 series transport platforms and ensures compliance with ETSI EN 300 119, Telcordia GR-487, IEC 60917, EIA-310, and NEBS GR-63 standards for telecommunications equipment mechanical infrastructure, mounting systems, and electromagnetic compatibility.