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DowsLake CATS3-2AC-CACC 3U CAT3000 Optical System Rack Chassis - Empty
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The DowsLake CATS (Converged Access & Transport System) CATS3-2AC-CACC is a 3U CAT3000 series optical rack chassis intended for use in WDM, TDM and Ethernet access/transport applications. This listing is for the empty 3U chassis only — the shelf accepts plug‑in transport and access cards and provides a modular backplane, fan and power supply bays for a fully configured system.
Features
- Modular 3U shelf for DowsLake CATS3000 series plug‑in cards.
- Front card guides and modular backplane for transport and access modules.
- Ventilated top cover and multiple rear fans for chassis cooling.
- Dedicated bays for power supplies (labelled PS1 / PS2 on the chassis).
- Front and rear alarm/fan connectors for system monitoring.
- Suitable for aggregation of customer interfaces (SDH/SONET, Fibre Channel, Ethernet, E1/T1) when populated with the appropriate DowsLake modules.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: DowsLake Microsystems
- Series / Model: CATS3 / CAT3000
- Chassis Model: CATS3-2AC-CACC (as labelled)
- Form factor: 3U rack chassis (empty)
- Slots: Multiple plug‑in card slots (backplane accepts DowsLake transport/access cards)
- Cooling: Rear fan modules (three fan bays visible)
- Power: Dedicated power supply bays (PS1, PS2 labels on front edge)
- Product code (label): 1200.8000-306.00
- Serial number (label): 50207238
- Date code (label): 01/2011
- Country of manufacture: Made in China (as labelled)
- Compliance: FCC / CE markings and FDA radiation standards reference shown on the unit label
What you get
- 1 x DowsLake CATS3-2AC-CACC 3U CAT3000 optical rack chassis — empty (no plug‑in cards, no power supplies and no controllers included).
History
The chassis was removed during an IT decommissioning exercise. It is being offered as a surplus/used component suitable for refurbishment or for use as a spare chassis to populate with compatible DowsLake modules.
Details
This is the empty 3U shelf only. Buyers should ensure compatibility with any DowsLake modules or third‑party cards before purchase. The unit shows normal signs of previous installation and handling as visible in the photographs. No additional accessories, cards, power supplies or mounting hardware are included unless explicitly stated above.
What you get
- 1 x empty DowsLake CATS3-2AC-CACC 3U CAT3000 rack chassis (as pictured)
History
Supplied from decommissioned equipment. Sold as photographed and described. Please review all images carefully; they form part of the description.
