Distributed Access Architecture (DAA)
Fiber Deep, and the Converged Interconnect Network
Ciena's Fiber Deep Solution
for the Converged Interconnect Network
Ciena's Fiber Deep Solution or the Converged Interconnect Network
RPD/RMD
60
10GbE Grey Optics
10G PON
Mobile Backhaul (MBH)
Outdoor Aggregation &
Convergence
100G λ > 200G λ
60
Fiber Deep, FDX and ES
10G DWDM
RPD/RMD
RPD/RMD
Digital Optics
512
Analog to
Digital
Analog Optics
Analog Node (AN)
512
Headend
Controllers VNFs
Packet Cores
Hub
Site
Video
CCAP
Compute
Metro Network
Access Network
Converged Interconnect Network (CIN)
Distributed Access Architecture (DAA)
Fiber Deep, and the Converged Interconnect Network
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Video and CMTS services in the hub
and analog optics to the node
Disaggregation of PHYs or MACPHYs – digital optics to the RPD/RMD.
Disaggregation
10G symmetric services – fiber deeper and smaller service groups
Aggregation in outside plant: RPD/RMD, PON OLT, and Business Services
Aggregation of mobile backhaul (MBH)
Coherent optics (100G/200G) to backhaul aggregated traffic to hub
Virtualization & centralization – cores to central location
Virtualize / Centralize
Hub-to-headend connectivity via photonic system (100–800G).
Edge compute for add-drop of signals
CIN – connecting service packet cores in the headend to DCA nodes.
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Ciena's Fiber Deep Solution
for the Converged Interconnect Network
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RPD/RMD
60
10G PON
Mobile Backhaul (MBH)
Outdoor Aggregation &
Convergence
100G λ > 200G λ
60
Fiber Deep, FDX and ES
10G DWDM
RPD/RMD
RPD/RMD
Digital Optics
512
Analog to
Digital
Analog Optics
Analog Node (AN)
512
Headend
Controllers VNFs
Packet Cores
Hub
Site
Video
CCAP
Compute
Metro Network
Access Network
Converged Interconnect Network (CIN)
Ciena MCP
Blue Planet Inventory
Blue Planet ROA
Blue Planet MDSO
Ciena
Waveserver Ai
Ciena
6500 RLS
Ciena 5170
Ciena 5171
Ciena 8180
WaveLogic Ai
WaveLogic
5 Extreme
WaveLogic
5 Nano
Ciena 5171
Available with Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Nano (CFP2 DCO) coherent technology
Packet Solution
5171 Platform
4 x 25G/10G/1G and 36 x 10G/1G fixed ports
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Primary aggregation of RPD/RMD and 10G PON node traffic in hub site or outside plant
High density aggregation of 10GbE/25GbE into efficient 100G/200G WaveLogic 5 Nano coherent optics—temperature-hardened and compact for deployment/location flexibility (e.g. outside cabinet, building, or hub site)
Ciena 5171
Hub
Site
Video
CCAP
Compute
Packet Solution
5170 Platform
4 x 100GbE (QSFP28) and 40 x 1/10GbE (SFP+)
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Primary aggregation of RPD/RMD traffic in hub site
Energy efficient 1RU that can connect and aggregate up to 40 10G RPDs/RMDs to any 100G interface within a hub site.
Hub
Site
Video
CCAP
Compute
Ciena 5170
Packet Solution
8180 Coherent Networking Platform
Available with Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Nano and Wavelogic Ai coherent technology
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Secondary Aggregation in Hub Site
High capacity 6.4Tb packet aggregation platform with programmable coherent optics – secondary aggregation and a high-density on-ramp to the metro optical network at tunable 100-800G speeds.
Ciena 8180
Hub
Site
Video
CCAP
Compute
Optical Solution
Ciena 6500 Reconfigurable Line System (RLS)
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Line System Between Hub Sites and Headend
Provides efficient wavelength transport with ultra-dense design for optimal scale and efficiencies – reduces footprint and expands fiber capacity.
Metro Network
Optical Solution
Waveserver Ai
Available with Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Extreme and Wavelogic Ai coherent technology
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Terminates wavelength in Headend and converts to 100Gb Ethernet
Waveserver Ai delivers high capacity transport in a compact footprint. It is easy to deploy and operate with industry standard APIs.
Headend
Controllers VNFs
Packet Cores
Ciena
Waveserver Ai
Coherent Optics
WaveLogic Ai
Tunable 100-400G coherent optics between Hub Sites and Headend
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Headend
Controllers VNFs
Packet Cores
Hub
Site
Video
CCAP
Compute
Metro Network
WaveLogic Ai
Coherent Optics
WaveLogic 5 Extreme
Tunable coherent optics to 800G between Hub Sites and Headend
Delivers 50% more capacity per wavelength
and up to 20% more spectral efficiency compared
to other solutions in the market.
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Metro Network
WaveLogic
5 Extreme
Coherent Optics
WaveLogic 5 Nano
100G/200G coherent backhaul of aggregrated RPD/RMD node and business services
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WaveLogic
5 Nano
Hub
Site
Video
CCAP
Compute
Intelligent Automation
Blue Planet Inventory
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Federated inventory for DAA, CIN and existing network resources
Single, dynamic view for new DAA and Converged Interconnect Network (CIN) resources (e.g. RPDs/RMDs, PON OLTs, virtual CMTS) and existing network resources (e.g. analog nodes, HFC equipment, CCAP, CMTS) – accurately reflecting the end-to-end state of network and service resources.
Blue Planet Inventory
Hub
Site
Video
CCAP
Compute
Headend
Controllers VNFs
Packet Cores
Hub
Site
Video
CCAP
Compute
Metro Network
Access Network
Intelligent Automation
Blue Planet Route Optimization and
Analysis
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Real-time visibility of IP routing and service delivery impacts in the CIN
Captures real-time telemetry information from Layer 3 network devices, domain controllers and service orchestrators; provides visibility into routing behavior and impacts to services to optimize traffic between hub sites and the headend
Blue Planet ROA
Hub
Site
Video
CCAP
Compute
Headend
Controllers VNFs
Packet Cores
Hub
Site
Video
CCAP
Compute
Metro Network
Access Network
Intelligent Automation
Blue Planet Multi-Domain Service Orchestration
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Automates delivery of services across physical and virtual infrastructure as MSOs transition to DAA
Vendor-agnostic software solution that provides an open software layer that enables seamless service automation across any mix of vendors and network layers in the CIN
Blue Planet MDSO
Hub
Site
Video
CCAP
Compute
Headend
Controllers VNFs
Packet Cores
Hub
Site
Video
CCAP
Compute
Metro Network
Access Network
Ciena
Waveserver Ai
Ciena 5170
Ciena 8180
WaveLogic Ai
WaveLogic
5 Extreme
WaveLogic
5 Nano
Ciena 5171
Ciena 5171
Ciena's MCP
Intelligent Automation
Manage, Control and Plan (MCP)
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Automates Ciena packet-optical network and service lifecycle operations
Provides multi-layer management, provisioning, assurance, control, and planning for Ciena packet and optical products; includes advanced visualization of the CIN and associated services
Analog to
Digital
Fiber Deep & FDX
Outdoor Aggregation &
Convergence
Ciena builds the Adaptive Network™ for cable MSOs, supporting their Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) strategies and Converged Interconnect Network (CIN) deployments—and the constantly changing demands of their customers.
10GbE Grey Optics
Ciena
6500 RLS
Ciena
6500 RLS
10G PON
Packet Solution
Universal Aggregation and Access 10G PON OLT
Pluggable 10G PON Optical Line Terminal (OLT)
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10G PON solution for residential and commercial services with dedicated or shared fiber deployments.
The Universal Aggregation and Access over 10G PON transceiver brings more value to the aggregation network edge, enabled by flexible, open deployment within Ciena’s Packet Networking portfolio to address key opportunities in next-generation business services and cable MSO access.
Hub
Site
Video
CCAP
Compute
Ciena 5170
RPD - Remote PHY Device
RMD - Remote MACPHY Device
RPD - Remote PHY Device
RMD - Remote MACPHY Device