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THE ADAPTIVE NETWORK

Change happens fast. Are you ready for it?

Accelerate with a network that grows smarter every day

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We provide the offerings to build the world’s most adaptive networks for richer, more connected experiences for all users

Optical networking

Software-defined platforms that deliver scale, agility, flexibility, and openness

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6500 family of Packet-Optical Platforms

Platforms that enable sustainable network evolution from the edge to the core with scalability, flexibility, and multi-layer programmability

Coherent ELS, a coherent edge line system

A high-capacity, edge-optimized coherent open line system

WaveLogic family

Optics that power 100G to 1.6 Tb/s solutions with scalability, intelligence, and programmability

Waveserver family

Compact platforms that address requirements from edge to core with purpose-built edge demarcation devices and high-capacity modular transport platforms

Routing and switching

Fully programmable, scalable, disaggregated, and SDN-ready platforms to address your unique requirements, from access to metro

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Service-Aware Operating System

Service-Aware Operating System (SAOS) is the foundation of Ciena’s extensive routing and switching offerings. A secure, robust, and scalable carrier-grade network operating system (NOS), SAOS powers Ethernet and IP services for major service providers, hyperscalers, and enterprise networks across the globe.

3000 family

Purpose-built to fit sites of all sizes and types with support for passive optical networks (PONs), TDM, Ethernet, multi-protocol label switching (MPLS), IP, and virtual network services

6500 Packet Transport System

Enabling the delivery of legacy TDM services while future-proofing investments toward network modernization

WaveRouter family

Designed to unify IP and optical in the metro—with ultimate flexibility, future-proof extensibility, and improved network sustainability

Enterprise routers

Purpose-built enterprise routers, designed to deliver services in virtually any environment while maintaining cutting-edge functionality

Multi-layer network control

Portfolio-wide software control, analytics, and automation for lifecycle management of network infrastructure and network services

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Intelligent automation

Intelligent automation software for network operators

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A modern, cloud-native operations support system (OSS) platform that consolidates modular inventory, orchestration, and assurance applications to help CSPs automate their operations from end to end

Unified, accurate, end-to-end view of network resources and services

Vendor-agnostic multi-domain automation and orchestration

Consists of two AI-powered modular product applications that deliver end-to-end network and service monitoring with advanced analytics and automation capabilities

Trusted expertise for driving business success

Interconnects

Reliable links that move your data forward

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Components

Essential building blocks for leading-edge networks

Explore Ciena's solutions

Our solutions power the world’s most adaptive networks to address ever-increasing digital demands for richer, more connected experiences for all users.

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