WaveLogic 6 Extreme
There’s only one coherent 1.6 Tb/s
Optimize performance across any distance
WaveLogic™ 6 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
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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
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Double capacity, fewer transceivers
Transport twice the capacity per wavelength in existing 6500 and Waveserver® platforms, reducing transceiver counts while lowering cost and complexity
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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
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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
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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
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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
Customer references
Our collaboration with Ciena is crucial in supporting global enterprises’ capacity needs amid rising power and colocation costs, helping us provide the reliable connectivity companies need to transfer massive data volumes at the fastest speeds available today.
— Dariusz Solowiej, VP, Network Technology & Customer Operations, Arelion
Read press releaseThis critical technology will allow us to further future-proof our networks by investing in technology to benefit our customers and enabling us to keep up with the data demands of Australians.
— Sanjay Nayak, Telstra Fixed Engineering Executive, Telstra
Read press releaseIn a trial in Verizon’s live fiber network in Boston, Verizon moved 1.6 Tb/s of data on a single-carrier wavelength using WaveLogic 6 Extreme.
“This continued advancement of our fiber network will further position us to be the provider of choice for AI workloads now and in the future."
— Adam Koeppe, SVP of Technology Strategy and Planning, Verizon
Read press releaseIn today’s increasingly hyperconnected world, delivering an incredible customer experience depends on the ability of Southern Cross to create innovative services and provide the capacity needed to meet constantly changing demands. Ciena’s WL6e technology once again allows us to deliver on that ambition.
— Laurie Miller, President and CEO, Southern Cross Cables Limited
Read press releaseThis technology is transformational to global content providers and their ability to manage future demand. Imagine being able to stream millions of HD movies simultaneously, where previously you could stream just one, or increasing cloud gaming capacity on your network by 140%. That’s the impact of what Colt and Ciena are providing.
— Buddy Bayer, COO, Colt Technology Services
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What’s new with WL6e
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Ciena and Meta achieve world record 800 Gb/s across 16,608 km on transpacific submarine cable
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1.6T quantum-safe encryption: Protecting critical data at scale
High-speed meets high-security. Ciena’s Paulina Gomez breaks down how WaveLogic 6 Ext...
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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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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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