Designed to address expanding metro and edge applications, the 6500-D4 is a compact chassis that converges comprehensive Ethernet, Optical Transport Network (OTN), and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) capabilities—including industry-leading coherent technology and intelligent L0 control plane capabilities—for cost-effective delivery of services closer to the network edge.
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