User Guide
Alcatel-Lucent 1665 Data Multiplexer Explore, (DMXplore) for Service Providers2
Delivers Low-Cost Access to the Network Edge 
The Alcatel-Lucent 1665 DMXplore is an ultra-compact SONET multiplexer 
designed for fiber to the business and fiber to the curb applications. Its small 
size and low power consumption make it a sensible option for delivering low 
density DS-1, DS-3, and 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet private line connections 
to small- and medium-sized customers.
Low cost and compact design can fa-
cilitate new deployment options. The 
Alcatel-Lucent 1665 DMXplore system 
is designed to extend the SONET 
network to small and medium enterprise 
customers, at a price point that helps 
profitable service generation from day 
one. Supported by a common operations  
environment in conjunction with the 
1665 DMX family of products, element 
management is simplified and in-
teroperability is assured.
The Alcatel-Lucent 1665 DMXplore 
can be mounted in a cabinet, on a 
wall, or even in a rack. It is environ-
mentally hardened and can function 
in a variety of places including extreme 
temperature environments.
Applications include: 
•VoiceandTDMprivateline
•Fiber-to-thecurb
•USPRringsor1+1opticalexten-
sionstotheCPE
Benefits 
•Deliverslow-costaccess 
to the network edge 
•Supportsnetwork 
and facility protection 
•Offersbigfeatures 
in a small footprint 
•Providesfullfunctionality
right out of the box 
•Helpslowerstart-upcosts
•Allowssimplified 
installation 








