Put coherent routing in the driver’s seat
Optimize network performance and service levels across a multi-layer, multi-vendor environment at speeds of 400G, 800G, and 1.6T
Simple, scalable, sustainable converged networking
The challenge
To remain competitive and address unpredictable surges in bandwidth demand, you need to scale quickly and cost-effectively to speed up the delivery of new services.
Our approach
Ciena’s coherent routing brings together the latest in IP and optical innovation, with cutting-edge multi-layer operations, automation, and services.
The benefits
Our solution works with existing infrastructure to dynamically scale and optimize multi-layer, multi-vendor network environments—simplifying architecture, satisfying bandwidth demand, and streamlining performance.
Our coherent routing technology and services
Coherent routers
Explore our lineup of purpose-built coherent routers—from 400G to 800G, featuring the industry’s only 1.6T.
Coherent optics
See how WaveLogic™ coherent optics are deployed across coherent routers to power up to 1.6 Tb/s solutions.
Programmable photonics
These best-in-class open line systems transport any coherent modem technology—from pluggable optics to higher baud signals.
Navigator Network Control Suite
This industry-leading, mature optical management suite now features coordinated multi-layer IP/Optical capabilities.
Ciena Services
Expertise and collaboration ensure your network keeps pace with ever-evolving business needs so you can deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Customer stories
We were able to deploy this groundbreaking technology because of the high quality of our newly upgraded fibre infrastructure and the robust design of our core network to handle the additional traffic.
— Andreas Uys, Chief Technology Officer, MAZIV (DFA’s parent company)
With Ciena’s coherent routing innovations, we are better able to support our customers’ digital experiences and offer more robust and reliable connectivity.
— Jorge Millones, Chief Operating Officer, MXT Holdings
Read customer storyBy evolving our network with Ciena’s innovative coherent routing approach, we are capitalizing on new opportunities.
— Praveen Chaudhry, Founder, Tejays
Read press releaseThis new network architecture brings together two separate networks for the first time, enabling more efficient, scalable, and resilient data movement.
— Jeanie York, Chief Technology Officer, Virgin Media O2
Read press releaseGPC is committed to providing a customer experience that exceeds the changing needs of our customers … and Ciena’s coherent routing, switching, and optical technology plays a key role in this.
— Tony Thakur, Chief Technology Officer, Great Plains Communications
Read press releaseWe were seeking a ‘core to door’ solution … bringing to life our vision of an ultra-high-bandwidth community. We found that with Ciena.
— Duke Dexter, Clackamas Broadband Exchange (CBX) Program Coordinator, Clackamas County
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Coherent Routing Comes of Age: Discussing Heavy Reading’s New Survey Results
Is coherent routing's time now? Find out as Heavy Reading analyst Sterling Perrin and Ciena’s Sr. Director of Product Line Management, Rafael Francis, and VP of Product Line Management, Tim Pearson, break down the results of a 2025 survey of communications service providers (CSPs).
What’s new with
coherent routing
Video
MPLS & AI Net World 2025 Presents: Beyond Convergence—Can We Achieve IP/Optical Scale and Harmony?
Rafael Francis, Senior Director of Product Line Management, discusses the future with...
Watchblog
Ciena's WaveRouter unleashes unprecedented speed and capacity with coherent routing technology
Ciena's WaveRouter, now powered by WaveLogic 6 Extreme, is set to achieve an unmatche...
ReadRelated demos
DEMO
Introducing 8192: Ciena's First 800GbE Coherent RouterJoin Marc Doucette as he introduces Ciena's first 800GbE coherent router and highlights the role of the 8192 in the OIF 2025 multi-vendor interoperability demonstration.
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Join Marc Doucette as he introduces Ciena's first 800GbE coherent router and highlights the role of the 8192 in the OIF 2025 multi-vendor interoperability demonstration.
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OFC 2025 OIF Interoperability DemonstrationsCiena’s 8192 shows interoperability with eight pluggable hosts: 6 x 400ZR+, 1 x 800ZR, and 1 x OpenROADM PCS, across two third-party line systems.
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Ciena’s 8192 shows interoperability with eight pluggable hosts: 6 x 400ZR+, 1 x 800ZR, and 1 x OpenROADM PCS, across two third-party line systems.
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EANTC 2025: Multi-Vendor Interoperability Test ReportCiena’s 5134 Router, 8140 Coherent Metro Router, and Navigator NCS showcase multi-vendor interoperability in segment routing, EVPN, SDN, and time synchronization.
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Ciena’s 5134 Router, 8140 Coherent Metro Router, and Navigator NCS showcase multi-vendor interoperability in segment routing, EVPN, SDN, and time synchronization.