Universal aggregation
One network—unlimited opportunities
Platforms that do it all: TDM, IP, Ethernet, xHaul, and PON
The challenge
Legacy network architectures are static and unable to scale rapidly enough to support new high-bandwidth, low-latency services. Their multiple hardware and software deployments across complex environments increases operational cost, complexity, and troubleshooting.
Our approach
Our solution aggregates traffic from TDM, IP, and Ethernet services using dedicated and shared fiber on a cost-effective routing and switching platform. We add unified network management software with automation for easy service fulfillment and assurance.
The benefits
You gain unparalleled choice and control over your service offerings, increased service velocity, exceptional scalability, optimized space and energy consumption, and lower cost to enable new revenue-generating services across internet, mobile, and cloud.
Our universal aggregation technology and services
ROUTING + SWITCHING
Routing and switching platforms
Our suite of aggregation platforms include pluggable PON OLTs and ONUs, enterprise-grade desktop ONUs, weatherproof access platforms, and rack unit form factors.
MULTI-LAYER CONTROL
Manage, Control and Plan (MCP)
Our MCP Applications provide analytics, software control, and automation—integrated in a single interface—to optimize multi-layer network resiliency and performance.
Ciena Services
We leverage decades of expertise and innovation to help you build, operate, and improve your network—and achieve your business objectives.
Ciena understands the need to shift away from traditional methods of deployment and aggregation. Legacy architecture is static and inflexible and unable to scale quickly enough to support high-bandwidth, low-latency services.
Use cases
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Universal aggregation for service providers
In the first two installments in this three-part series on universal aggregation, we ...
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Universal aggregation for wholesale network operators
Not sure what MNVO, MNVA, MVNE, or MNO wholesale is? How should MNOs and MNVx alike s...
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Universal aggregation for Cable MSOs
In the second part of Wayne Hickey’s series on universal aggregation, he takes a look...
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White paper
Traditional PON Versus Mixed PON/Active Architectures Based on Ciena's Universal Aggregation Solution
This business case outlines a pluggable mixed PON/active architecture based on Ciena’...
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Does universal aggregation hold the skeleton key for fiber utilization at the network edge?
Ever wonder if there’s a better way to accelerate your edge fiber network, increase g...
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