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100GbE: Closer to the Edge, Closer to Reality
100GbE speeds may seem like overkill, but there’s a need for 100GbE services across a growing number of network scenarios. We det ...
Data Sheets
6500 D2 DS | Ciena
The 6500-D2 Packet-Optical Platform is a compact 2RU chassis that cost-effectively extends the flexibility and resiliency of the ...
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Chalk Talk: Coherent Select
Evolve your network to the web-scale world with Coherent Select.
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Sustainable Coherent Routing
Choose from three WaveRouter sizes for a sustainable network that fits perfectly with your specific power and space needs. Start ...
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What is Network Function Virtualization (NFV)?
Network Function Virtualization (NFV) offloads network functions into software that runs on industry-standard hardware and can be ...
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What is ZR+?
ZR+ means different things to different people. Learn about the wide range of different solutions encompassed by the generic term ...
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MCP Applications Services
As a network operator, you face many challenges to keep up as you adopt new technologies like 5G, NFV, SD-WAN, and AI into your n ...
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Openness – Freedom of choice
Flexible, convergent broadband networks are a key to unlock new revenues and monetize your broadband infrastructure.
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Broadband for Utilities
Utilities need a modern, sustainable network that can deliver both residential broadband and smart grid services to the communiti ...
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6500 Packet-Optical Platform
The 6500 Packet-Optical Platform uses the latest technology innovations to deliver new levels of scale, flexibility, and programm ...
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3948 Router DS | Ciena
Ciena’s 3948 is a cost-effective router designed to address the requirements for higher capacity and end-to-end disaggregated IP ...
Data Sheets
3803 ONU Data Sheet
Ciena’s 3803 Multi-Port and ATA XGS-PON Optical Network Unit (ONU) is purpose-built for residential, multiple-dwelling units (MDU ...
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Implementation Service
Demand for bandwidth is accelerating—your customers expect anytime, anywhere availability of seamless access to cloud services an ...
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Coherent Routing Made Simple
Easily deploy and manage your converged networks with Ciena’s family of WaveRouters. See how your operational goals can be simpli ...
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Coherent ELS DS | Ciena
Ciena's Coherent ELS delivers scale and high-capacity coherent DWDM to the edge in a compact, hardened form factor with unprecede ...
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The 3 P’s of PON
Do you know about the three P's of Passive Optical Networks (PONs)? Ciena’s Wayne Hickey discusses how the three key variables: p ...
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Network Transformation Suite
Your network infrastructure underpins business growth. Changes must be well planned and executed to ensure that you meet business ...
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Recognizing our heroes
In honor of World Humanitarian Day, we share the stories from some of our Ciena heroes who helped those in need in India during t ...
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Securing the Cloud
Rolling out a comprehensive security plan can be challenging. Fortunately, optical layer encryption provides first-level defense ...
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5164
Ciena’s 5164 Router is purpose-built for 5G networks that converge 4G/5G fronthaul, midhaul, and backhaul (xHaul) networks onto a ...
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Chalk Talk: Fiber Deep
In this Chalk Talk, Wayne Hickey, Ciena Product Marketing, shares why Fiber Deep is important and how it works.
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Route Analyzer DS | Ciena
Ciena’s Enterprise Route Analyzer provides visibility into the dynamic routing operation of the entire network—enabling fast iden ...