Ciena 6500 Datasheet

Ciena 6500 Packet-Optical Platform - Technical Specification & Index

Ciena 6500 Packet-Optical Platform Technical Datasheet

Complete technical hardware overview, architecture capabilities, circuit pack specifications, and master part number index for Ciena 6500 Family systems.

1. Product Overview & Key Highlights

Coherent Optical Technology: Powered by Ciena WaveLogic technology, delivering scalable optical capacity across metro, regional, and long-haul transport networks.
Multi-Layer Switching Converged Architecture: Integrates SONET/SDH, OTN, Ethernet, and DWDM capabilities into a single modular footprint to minimize OPEX/CAPEX.
Reconfigurable Photonic Layer (ROADM/WSS): Features flex-grid Selective Switches (WSS) and Optical Power Monitors (OPM) for flexible wavelength routing and dynamic spectral management.
Flexible Chassis Options: Modular chassis family supporting multiple footprint choices including 2-slot, 7-slot, 14-slot, and 32-slot configurations.
Advanced Optical Control Plane: Supported by Ciena OneControl and Liquid Spectrum for automated provisioning, performance monitoring, and network recovery.

2. Chassis Family & System Capacities

Chassis Model	Slot Configuration	Target Application	Power / Cooling Options	Key Capabilities
6500-D14 (14-Slot)	14 High-Speed Slots	High-Density Metro Core & Regional DWDM / OTN Hubs	Redundant -48VDC / Top Cooling Fan Tray	High-density OTN fabric, flex-grid ROADM node support
6500-D7 (7-Slot)	7 High-Speed Slots	Metro Access, Aggregation & Edge Nodes	AC or DC Integrated Power Filters	Compact footprint, packet-optical switching, edge transport
6500-S32 (32-Slot)	32 High-Speed Slots	Ultra High-Capacity Core Switch & Multi-Terabit Hubs	High-capacity Redundant DC Power Modules	Multi-terabit OTN matrix, central cross-connect architecture

3. Circuit Pack Modules & Hardware Specifications Datasheet

Part Number / PEC	Module Type	Optical / Interface Specs	Form Factor / Interface	Functionality Summary
NTK553MA	WSS / Photonic Layer	Flex C-Band, 20-Port WSS with OPM	Double-Width Circuit Pack	Wavelength Selective Switching & power equalization
NTK555NA	Control Processor	Dual Ethernet OAM, Console Interfaces	System Controller Slot	Central shelf management, telemetry, provisioning
NTK539FJ	Transponder / Muxponder	WaveLogic Coherent Optical Line Side	Single-Slot Circuit Pack	High-capacity client-to-line signal adaptation
NTK508FAE5	Optical Line Amplifier	EDFA C-Band Variable Gain	Single-Slot Circuit Pack	In-line optical signal amplification for long-haul transmission
NTK552JNE7	Cross-Connect / OTN Switch	Multi-Gigabit Switch Fabric	Switch Fabric Slot	Non-blocking grooming & OTN sub-rate switching

4. Master Part Number Index

Part Number (PEC)	Product Category	Description Summary
NTK553MA	Photonic / WSS Module	Ciena 6500 WSS Flex C-Band 20x1 with Integrated OPM Circuit Pack
NTK555NA	Control Processor	Ciena 6500 SP-2 Access Controller / Processor Module
NTK539FJ	Transponder / Muxponder	Ciena 6500 WaveLogic Coherent Transponder Circuit Pack
NTK508FAE5	Optical Amplifier	Ciena 6500 Variable Gain EDFA Optical Amplifier Circuit Pack
NTK504CD	Interface Module	Ciena 6500 Multi-Protocol Optical Interface Circuit Pack
NTK552JNE7	Switch Fabric	Ciena 6500 High-Capacity OTN Matrix Cross-Connect Module
NTK552KA	Switch Fabric	Ciena 6500 Central Switch Fabric & Grooming Circuit Pack
NTK509BA	Power Infrastructure	Ciena 6500 Shelf Power Filter Input Module (-48VDC)