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Optical

6500 family of Packet-Optical Platforms

Platforms that enable sustainable network evolution from the edge to the core with scalability, flexibility, and multi-layer programmability

RLS, a reconfigurable line system

RLS is a compact photonic layer solution that simplifies deployment, reduces footprint, and delivers scalable, programmable networking from edge to core.

Coherent ELS, a coherent edge line system

A high-capacity, edge-optimized coherent open line system

WaveLogic family

Optics that power 100G to 1.6 Tb/s solutions with scalability, intelligence, and programmability

Waveserver family

Compact platforms that address requirements from edge to core with purpose-built edge demarcation devices and high-capacity modular transport platforms

Routing and switching

Data center out-of-band management

Data center out-of-band management (DCOM) is an innovative OOB network management solution that uses PON architecture inside the data center for hyperscalers, neoscalers, service providers, co-location providers, and enterprises worldwide

Service-Aware Operating System

Service-Aware Operating System (SAOS) is the foundation of Ciena’s extensive routing and switching offerings. A secure, robust, and scalable carrier-grade network operating system (NOS), SAOS powers Ethernet and IP services for major service providers, hyperscalers, and enterprise networks across the globe.

3000 family

Purpose-built to fit sites of all sizes and types with support for passive optical networks (PONs), TDM, Ethernet, multi-protocol label switching (MPLS), IP, and virtual network services

6500 Packet Transport System

Enabling the delivery of legacy TDM services while future-proofing investments toward network modernization

WaveRouter family

Designed to unify IP and optical in the metro—with ultimate flexibility, future-ready extensibility, and improved network sustainability

Enterprise routers

Purpose-built enterprise routers, designed to deliver services in virtually any environment while maintaining cutting-edge functionality


Automation

Portfolio-wide software control, analytics, and automation for lifecycle management of network infrastructure and network services

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