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WaveLogic 6 Extreme

There’s only one coherent 1.6 Tb/s

Optimize performance across any distance

WaveLogic6 Extreme (WL6e) is purpose-built for high-capacity environments. Featuring industry-leading 1.6 Tb/s coherent technology and the ability to extend 800G across the longest network links, WL6e delivers exceptional reach and spectral efficiency. With WL6e, you can scale capacity, optimize footprint, and drive the lowest cost per bit across metro, long-haul, and submarine networks.

Features and benefits

  1. Breakthrough 1.6 Tb/s capacity

    Deliver highest-capacity connectivity, up to 1.6 Tb/s, to meet accelerating AI- and cloud-driven bandwidth demands with unprecedented scale

  2. Double capacity, fewer transceivers

    Transport twice the capacity per wavelength in existing 6500 and Waveserver® platforms, reducing transceiver counts while lowering cost and complexity

  3. Ubiquitous 800G connectivity

    Extend efficient 800G across the longest network links, including transpacific routes, to deliver global high-speed connectivity that sets your network apart

  4. More value from every fiber

    Streamline network design and extract maximum value from every fiber pair with advanced DSP algorithms that provide a 15% increase in spectral efficiency in a fraction of the footprint, optimizing C-band and C+L-band spectrum use

  5. 50% lower space and power per bit

    Deliver at least double the capacity within the same power and space envelope—cutting watts per bit, reducing rack requirements, and supporting sustainability goals

  6. Built-in, real-time network intelligence

    Gain deeper visibility into network conditions with high-speed streaming telemetry for faster troubleshooting, improved resiliency, and smarter operations

1.6 Tb/s is here: What it means for networks and the industry

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What’s new with WL6e

Ciena's WaveLogic 1.6T Encryption

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1.6T quantum-safe encryption: Protecting critical data at scale

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Maximize your 6500 network investment with new technology innovations

Ciena’s Mayank Chauhan provides a quick overview of the latest technology advancement...

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Scale with Waveserver: From 400G coherent plugs to 1.6T optics

Waveserver delivers more capacity at lower power for high-growth, bandwidth-intensive...

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1.6T quantum-safe communications

See how always-on, wire-speed encryption with QKD interworking and NIST-certified PQC...

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Chalk Talk: WaveLogic 6 1.6T DSP Innovations, Elevating Network Performance

Joel Boyer describes the DSP innovations implemented in Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme 1...

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Insights

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Colt’s transatlantic 1.2Tb/s transmission is a thrilling milestone for global, sustainable connectivity in the AI era

Colt has achieved 1.2Tb/s per wavelength on its Grace Hopper transatlantic cable by a...

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eBook

Wave Services Report

Driven by AI and the adoption of cloud services, wave services are gaining momentum. ...

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Video

WaveLogic 6 Extreme - Evolving to 1.6Tb/s Networking

Joe Shapiro, Vice President PLM, explains the business benefits of evolving to 1.6T t...

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White Paper

Optical Transport Networks for AI: 2025 Heavy Reading Survey Analysis

AI is increasing and evolving connectivity demands. Learn from our survey with Heavy ...

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White Paper

Energy Efficient Transport for Modern Networks

Cut energy use and costs with smarter transport design. Modernize your network for gr...

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Data sheet

Waveserver 5

Learn how Waveserver 5 empowers DCI with the best transport economics for high-capaci...

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Ciena Services

Our services are designed to help you realize the full potential of WL6e. Choose any or all to meet your business needs. From consultation to implementation, we can help you accelerate time to market. And then keep your network running at peak performance with ongoing management, maintenance, and optimization. Plus, we have flexible learning offerings to ensure your team stays current.

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