5171 Service Aggregation Platform

IP and Ethernet aggregation is a converged networking approach that enables the aggregation of traffic from common Ethernet (Layer 2) and IP (Layer 3) services on the same, cost-efficient network architecture.

This paper explains how operators can replace aging SDH and Ethernet networks with Ciena’s latest-generation IP and Ethernet aggregation solutions to take future traffic growth in stride, reduce operating costs, and bring new, revenue-generating

Enterprises can upgrade end-of-life aggregation networks with the latest-generation IP and Ethernet aggregation solutions from Ciena—take future traffic growth in stride, reduce operating costs, and deliver consistently excellent experiences for

Ciena’s 5171 Service Aggregation Switch empowers advanced access networks with 100GbE packet services beyond the Central Offices and POP sites, enabling deployment into street cabinets and other uncontrolled locations.

Ciena's Packet Networking solutions combine intelligent devices and software to create the infrastructure necessary to transform your network to better compete and successfully target 4G/5G, TDM/L2/VNF Business Services and Fiber Deep opportunities.