Coherent routing
Put coherent routing in the driver’s seat
Simple, scalable, sustainable converged networking
The challenge
Scaling your networks fast and cost-effectively to address surges in bandwidth demand and speed up the delivery of new services is what it takes to stay competitive. But how?
Our approach
Ciena's coherent routing brings together the latest in IP and optical innovation, with cutting-edge multi-layer operations, automation, and services.
The benefits
Our solution grows organically from existing networks, enabling dynamic scalability and network expansion while simplifying network architecture and satisfying user bandwidth needs.
Coherent routing technology and services
Coherent routers
We offer a full suite of next-gen coherent routers for network access, aggregation, and metro powered by a modern service-aware operating system (SAOS).
Routing and switching platforms
Our suite of aggregation platforms include pluggable PON OLTs and ONUs, enterprise-grade desktop ONUs, weatherproof access platforms, and rack unit form factors.
Coherent edge line system
Ciena’s Coherent edge line system (ELS) is a coherent-optimized open line system (OLS) designed to meet next-generation photonic requirements at the network edge.
6500 RLS
This fully instrumented photonic system on the 6500 Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) enables operators to make intelligent decisions based on the current state of the network.
WaveLogic 5 Nano
WaveLogic™ 5 Nano reduces power consumption and adds high-capacity connectivity while addressing sustainable network evolution with use-case optimized.
Navigator Network Control Suite
Navigator Network Control Suite™ (Navigator NCS) provides a single point of control to visualize and optimize multi-layer, multi-vendor network operations—reducing costs and improving customer satisfaction.
Ciena Services
Ciena Services collaborates with you to ensure your network keeps pace with ever-evolving business needs so you can deliver exceptional customer experiences.
With our new future-forward, multi-layer network, we’re well equipped to handle the cloudification of apps and services and provide our enterprise and residential customers with tuned performance, optimized SLAs, and unsurpassed quality of experience.
What’s new with coherent routing
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What is coherent routing?
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Entering the promised land of IP and optical convergence
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Unlocking IP/Optical convergence success with coherent routing
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Coordinated IP/Optical Control: Next Generation Coordinated Multi-layer Network Operations
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Leveraging the right experts to capitalize on breakthrough technology
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Coherent Routing: A rapid evolution to IP/Optical convergence
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A Framework for IP/Optical Convergence: Building from Existing Networks
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