WaveLogic 6
The new standard
Imagine innovating at the speed of 1.6 Tb/s.
Now, you can.
Your ambitious goals have always inspired us to push the boundaries of what’s possible—to consider not just what you need now, but also innovate for what you’ll need next.
We’ve done it again with WaveLogic™ 6—enabling you to evolve your networks with next-generation coherent technology that delivers unprecedented performance and overall lowest cost.
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, Aerlion
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
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
Press releaseOur successful deployment of the first 1.6 Tb/s wavelength in Europe using Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme is a great leap forward in connectivity for the region.
— Kevin Dean, Interim Chief Executive Officer of euNetworks
Press releaseToday, it’s more crucial than ever to provide technology that balances high performance with lower power consumption, enabling businesses to thrive in the digital economy while being environmentally responsible. This achievement with Ciena is a gamechanger.
— Buddy Bayer, chief operating officer, Colt Technology Services
Press releaseWhat’s new with WaveLogic 6
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Maximize your 6500 network investment with new technology innovations
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ease of adoption
Providing ubiquitous 400G/800G connectivity, WaveLogic 6 brings the innovation you need to make meaningful impacts in network scale, economics, and power efficiencies. And with the ability to operate with existing network assets, WaveLogic 6 lets you more quickly and simply reap these benefits.
WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e)
Choose WL6e when you need ultimate network scalability. WL6e delivers:
- Up to 1.6 Tb/s per wavelength
- 800G connectivity across virtually all network links
- At least double the wavelength capacity*
- 50% reduction in space and power per bit*
- 15% improvement in spectral efficiency*
*compared with WaveLogic 5 Extreme
WaveLogic 6 Nano (WL6n)
When minimizing power and space are your top requirements, WL6n coherent pluggables use the lowest power technology and offer:
- 800ZR for data center interconnect (DCI) applications (120 km), with the ability to extend to 500 km
- High-performance 800G at 1,000 km reaches, and 600G across longer distances
- Expanded 400G pluggable network coverage to long-haul applications
- 800LR and 1.6T Coherent-Lite specialized designs for data center fabric and campus applications
Setting new standards in sustainability
Your commitments to environmental stewardship drive our advanced technology investment decisions. The result? Double the traffic capacity within the same space and power envelope, along with the ability to support your networking requirements today and into the future—all while using your existing assets.
spectral efficiency WaveLogic 6 Extreme
Ciena Services
Work with Ciena to get the most from your technology investment. We collaborate with you to audit your network to ensure optimal utilization and maximum performance. Ciena provides complete network lifecycle services, including Managed Services, so you can focus on what you do best: delivering exceptional customer experiences.
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