Ciena 6500-T12/T24

The Ciena 6500-T12/T24 is a high-capacity packet-optical platform designed for next-generation metro and regional networks. It offers carrier-grade reliability, flexibility, and supports packet-optical convergence, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

TELECOMCAULIFFE offers the largest inventory of new and used multi-vendor telecom network products and data equipment. Providing critical spares and services to over 2000 customers in over 100 countries. All equipment provided is thoroughly tested to ensure it is in excellent working condition and is backed by PICS’ comprehensive warranty.

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Features & Benefits

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High capacity: The Ciena 6500-T12/T24 offers up to 24 terabits per second (Tbps) of total switching capacity, making it suitable for high-bandwidth applications.

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Packet-optical convergence: The platform supports packet and optical networking in a single chassis, allowing for efficient transport of both packet and optical traffic.

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Carrier-grade reliability: The Ciena 6500-T12/T24 is designed for carrier-grade reliability, with redundant power supplies, fans, and control modules, as well as protection and restoration capabilities for network resiliency.

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Flexibility: The platform supports a wide range of service interfaces, including Ethernet, SONET/SDH, and OTN, allowing for flexible deployment in various network architectures.

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Dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM): The Ciena 6500-T12/T24 supports DWDM, enabling the transport of multiple wavelengths over a single fiber, which can help to increase network capacity.

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Network management: The platform includes Ciena’s OneControl Unified Management System, which provides a comprehensive view of the network and enables simplified management and control.

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Energy efficiency: The Ciena 6500-T12/T24 is designed with energy efficiency in mind, with features such as low-power coherent optics and dynamic power management to help reduce power consumption and operating costs.

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