As service providers and enterprises move to more IP/Ethernetbased infrastructures—including DSLAM aggregation, routers, Ethernet switches and IP PBXs—there is a growing need for deterministic service delivery with the performance of SONET/SDH yet more friendly and transparent to client…

…the perfect fit. * In applications where OTN switching is needed at lower capacities, or integrated with WDM capabilities  (amplifier, ROADM, muxponder), the 6500 series provides the best fit. * With the addition of the new 2-slot ActivFlex 6500, Ciena can now offer OTN capabilities on a 6500 platform…

…equipment switching, line switching, unprotected Operational   Optical connectors FC, SC, MT-RJ, LC Full C or L band tuneable 10 Gb/s Transponders/Muxponders SFP, SFP+, XFP client and SFP line side optical plug-ins 75 Ohm BNC connectors for video Communication Ports     2 10Base-T (Ethernet)…

Unlike most competing single module solutions that provide FC aggregation, the FC4-T aggregates up to three FC client services—either 2G or 4G—rather than two for greater utilization of available bandwidth and lower overall solutions costs. The module also features a system controller…

…Transport Unit (OTU) services at any speed up to 10 gigabits per second (Gbps). In addition, each port can be programmed to function as a transponder, muxponder, ADM, or cross connect, which provides an additional layer of flexibility and optimization of traffic on a wavelength. Ciena’s FlexiPort technology…

…be self-healing in case of faults. Leveraging programmable ports, connections and wavelengths together with service-aware G.709/OTN transparent muxponding and sub-wavelength grooming, Ciena enables network operators to provide high, differentiated value with both low cost and operational simplicity…

…gateway features enables CoreDirector FS to optimize and cost-reduce metro hub offices by eliminating standalone SONET/SDH, OTN and back-to-back DWDM muxponder equipment. “Some of the largest network operators in the world use the industry-leading switching and restoration features of CoreDirector to…