6500 T-Series
Family of Packet-Optical Platforms
Dynamically adapt to unpredictable end-user demands
With the ability to provide on-demand connectivity and terabit switching, you can continually stay ahead of unpredictable customer demands with Ciena’s 6500 T-Series Packet Optical Platforms. From 800G performance optics and 400G coherent pluggables to control plane automation, you can seamlessly maximize your investment into the future with pay-as-you-grow configurations that enable a flexible service mix across your metro and core network.
Features and benefits
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Improve service agility
Respond quickly to increasing end-user demands with any-to-any connectivity that scales to terabit switching capacity.
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Maximize networking efficiencies
Efficiently switch 400G+ wavelengths and maximize bandwidth utilization with modular, pay-as-you-grow configurations that seamlessly interwork with the 6500 Family.
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Scale and differentiate
Increase capacity with industry-leading coherent optics and offer differentiated services with packet/OTN switching and proven multi-layer control plane capabilities.
Insights
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Respond on-demand to changing customer requirements with industry leading coherent technology, terabit switching capacity and control plane automation, which allow you to offer differentiated services and continually maximize networking efficiencies.
Ciena Services—strong foundations deliver strong results
Ciena Services partners with you to build a responsive, automated, and agile 6500 network that flexes with your needs. We plan, design, implement, and transform your network, ensuring you get the most from your Ciena investment as quickly as possible. Our experienced, highly skilled teams build networks all day, every day. Trust them to reduce your risk even in the most complex environments.
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