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White Papers
Ethernet Services in an IP World
Ethernet as a data networking technology has been in wide use for many years, keeping pace with the network speeds demanded by ap ...
White Papers
Small Cell Technology, Big Business Opportunity
Small cells allow the mobile network to improve in both coverage and capacity, which facilitates web-scale architectures even fur ...
White Papers
The Impact of OTT Services on the Mobile Backhaul ...
Many mobile operators have deployed a traditional IPoDWDM architecture for mobile backhaul, which was sufficient when network tra ...
White Papers
Maximizing LTE Benefits Using Carrier Ethernet Ba ...
Backhaul providers are in a prime position to capitalize on the growing market for delivering Carrier Ethernet services to MNOs.
White Papers
Improving the Enterprise Network
This paper explores the value proposition of Carrier Ethernet, as expressed by carriers, as it applies to government and enterpri ...
White Papers
Network Strategies to Drive Lower Costs amid High ...
This paper discusses how OTN and MPLS-TP can be jointly deployed to optimize IP router infrastructures.
Infographics and posters
Carrier Ethernet Essentials
Carrier Ethernet essentials from yesterday, for today and the future.
Infographics and posters
Zero-Touch Ethernet Service Configuration and Pro ...
Ciena's packet networking solution provides zero-touch automated service configuration and provisioning, so you can turn on servi ...
Infographics and posters
The history of optical and Ethernet
In this infographic, you will see the history and evolution of both technologies, including major milestones for each.
Infographics and posters
Carrier Ethernet LTE Mobile Backhaul
Infographic to learn more on Carrier Ethernet LTE Mobile Backhaul.
Infobriefs
Carrier Ethernet for LTE Mobile Backhaul Guidebook
This guide is a handy reference to mobile technology generations and adoption rates, as well as key topics in mobile backhaul tec ...
Infobriefs
Top Ten Ways High-Performance Ethernet Transforms ...
This document outlines ten ways Ethernet is already driving the evolution of high-performance networks across states and municipa ...
eBooks
Essential Series: Carrier Ethernet
This book offers an entry-level overview of Carrier Ethernet, intended for anyone seeking a better understanding of this core net ...
Data Sheets
eMOTR Modules
The eMOTR modules specialize in packet switching within the market-leading 6500 Packet-Optical Platform. The eMOTR modules levera ...
Data Sheets
OneControl
OneControl Unified Management System offers a unique and comprehensive solution to manage mission-critical networks that span acr ...
Data Sheets
DragonWave Horizon Compact+ product data sheet
Ciena a network strategy and technology company - Network Solutions for Optical Transport and Switching, Carrier Ethernet, Data a ...
Data Sheets
Ethernet Services Manager product data sheet
Ciena’s Ethernet Services Manager (ESM) is a ground-breaking carrier-grade, automated service activation, creation, and managemen ...
Data Sheets
8700 Packetwave Platform data sheet
The 8700 is purpose-built to provide seamless, MEF-compliant services, together with L3 services, over a carrier-class, connectio ...
Data Sheets
DragonWave Horizon Compact product data sheet
Ciena a network strategy and technology company - Network Solutions for Optical Transport and Switching, Carrier Ethernet, Data a ...
Data Sheets
5150
The 5150 features industry-leading switching capacity and port density in a compact 2RU form factor.
Data Sheets
5160 Service Aggregation Switch product data sheet
The 5160 is based on Ciena’s field-proven packet networking technology, with hundreds of thousands of systems deployed by operato ...
Data Sheets
5410 Packet-Optical Platform product data sheet
The 5410 uses Ciena’s FlexiPort technology to offer unprecedented flexibility and investment protection, with programmable interf ...
Data Sheets
3960 product data sheet
The 3960 Service Delivery Switch is a next-generation Ethernet access system that cost-effectively delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet ( ...
Data Sheets
5142
Ciena's 5142 Service Aggregation Switch (SAS) is a compact, high-density packet switch that delivers low Total Cost of Ownership ...