D ATA S H E E T

6500-S32
6500 Packet-Optical Platform

Designed for high-capacity networking, the 6500-S32

Packet-Optical Platform converges comprehensive
Ethernet, TDM, and WDM capabilities with
unconstrained hybrid packet/OTN switching and an
intelligent control plane to maximize the bandwidth Features and Benefits
efficiency and flexibility of the overall network. • Utilizes 3.2 Tb/s of unrestricted
hybrid packet/OTN switching for
The 6500-S32 is a 22RU chassis tailored for high-density applications in the network
the most efficient use of network
core, supporting a wide variety of services including the full mix of Ethernet, OTN,
resources
SDH/SONET, Fibre Channel, video, and transparent DWDM services. To offer flexible
• Supports the full suite of photonic
deployment options, the 6500-S32 is equipped with 32 service card-carrying slots
architectures for service
that can be customized to support 2.5G to 100G switched or 2.5G to 800G DWDM
transport over high-capacity
applications. Various line and equipment protection options are available, including
wavelengths from 2.5G to 400G
common equipment redundancy, enabling a range of differentiated service offerings
for increased network availability. • Enables simplified operations and
reduced sparing costs through
The 6500-S32 supports the complete suite of photonic architectures including seamless networking flexibility
directionless, colorless, contentionless, and flexible grid with the 6500 Family
Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexers (ROADMs)
• Supports both muxponder- and
for the power to send any service anywhere in the network,
central fabric-based packet/OTN
dynamically. A full range of Wavelength Selective Switch
switching solutions, enabling
(WSS) cards and filters provide optimized performance and
cost-optimized configurations
cost for varying degree branching sites.
• Offers industry-leading
The 6500-S32 offers 3.2 Tb/s of integrated packet/OTN WaveLogic coherent technology
centralized switching with the ability to adjust the amount and intelligent control plane
of packet and/or OTN capacity as required—ideal for any- capabilities for scale and service
to-any network connectivity flexibility. For applications differentiation
with predictable point-to-point connectivity, the shelf also
• Provides a range of differentiated
supports muxponder-based packet and OTN switching,
service offerings through various
Figure 1. 6500-S32 enabling cost-optimized solutions for these specific service
line and equipment protection
packet/OTN switched connectivity requirements. These capabilities combine
configuration with options
integrated three-way with sub-wavelength grooming to ensure the most efficient
ROADM bandwidth utilization and scaling of the network.
 Unified Network and Services Management, Control and Planning
MCP

6500-RLS 6500-D2 6500-D7 6500-S8 6500-D14/S14 6500-S32 6500-T12 6500-T24

Single converged platform addressing networking requirements from the edge to the core

Figure 2. 6500 Family

Ciena’s intelligent control plane allows the network to automate Additionally, Ciena’s Manage, Control and Plan (MCP) provides
and distribute many functions formerly performed through end-to-end network and service lifecycle management across
a combination of centralized management systems and Ciena’s packet-optical infrastructure. Through software-
manual processes. Operators can leverage both photonic defined control, MCP provides a unified interface—GUI or
and OTN control planes on the 6500-S32 for several open REST APIs—with which operators can rapidly plan,
advantages, including: provision, turn up, and troubleshoot multi-layer services.

• Accurate inventory of equipment and bandwidth resources

The 6500-S32 is part of the 6500 Family of Packet-Optical
• Faster service provisioning and turn-up Platforms, which offers various chassis form factors to provide
• Tunable SLAs via flexible protection and restoration options flexible, cost-optimized configurations to best match site-
specific requirements. Tailored for high-capacity applications,
• Network optimization and maintenance
the 6500-S32 offers packet/OTN switching with industry-
leading coherent and control plane capabilities, enabling
cost-effective delivery of a flexible range of services across
the network.

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Technical Information

Physical Dimensions 22U 38.5 in (H) x 19.6 in (W) x 11.0 in (D) (977 mm x 498 mm x 280 mm)
Power Options Redundant DC, Max 100A/3x60A
Redundant DC, Max 2x100A/4x60A
Capacity Packet/OTN: 3.2 Tb/s Packet/OTN XC: up to 3.2T
System: Up to 38.4 Tb/s
WDM: 2.5G to 800G
Number of service card slots 32
Photonic Modules Full suite of passive filters, 50GHz, 75GHz, 100GHz, flexible grid ROADMs, EDFAs, Smart Raman,
and Colorless, Directionless, Contentionless, Coherent Select Architecture
Transponders/Muxponders • Coherent 800G muxponder (4x100GbE + 1x400GbE, 8x100GbE)
• 400G ADM-on-a-blade: 2x100G/200G coherent line(s) muxponder (36 client ports)
• Coherent 400G muxponder (4x100G) with integrated OPS (Optical Protection Switch)
• Coherent 400G flexible service transponder (34 client ports) with integrated OPS (Optical Protection Switch)
• Coherent 100GE/OTU4 transponder
• Coherent 100G muxponder (10x10G)
• Coherent tunability from 100G to 400G in 50G increments
• Coherent 200G client card: 2x100GE or 5x40GE/10GE
• Coherent 100G client cards: 10x10GE, 10x10G multi-rate, 2x40G+2x10G, 100GbE/OTU4 client
• FIPS-certified AES-256 wire-speed coherent 100G/200G encryption solution
• Coherent 40G line cards: metro, regional, long haul, ultra long haul, enhanced PMD, submarine, colorless
• 4x10G multi-rate OTR: FIPS-certified AES-256 encryption and OSP Class 2 GR-3108-CORE variant
• SONET/SDH 10G ADM-on-a-blade: SuperMux
• Ethernet: 152G eMOTR, 68G eMOTR Edge, 30G L2MOTR
• OTN modules: 8-port OTN Flex MOTR (2.7G), 1+8 port OTN Flex MOTR (10G) with
OSP Class 2 GR-3108-CORE variant
Packet/OTN switched modules 10x10G PKT/OTN
1x100G + 2x40G PKT/OTN
100G DWDM PKT/OTN
16x2.7G OTN
48xGbE

Operating Temperature +41°F to +104°F (+5°C to +40°C) normal +23°F to +122°F (-5°C to +50°C) short term

Relative Humidity 5% to 85% (non-condensing)

Earthquake/seismic Zone 4

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