D ATA S H E E T

6500-D4
6500 Packet-Optical Platform

Designed to address expanding metro and edge Features and Benefits

applications, the 6500-D4 is a compact chassis that • Provides cost-optimized

configuration options, enabling
converges comprehensive Ethernet, Optical Transport efficient transport of a mix of
Network (OTN), and Dense Wavelength Division services over high capacity
wavelengths (10G to 800G)
Multiplexing (DWDM) capabilities—including industry-
• Supports a wide range of client
leading coherent technology and intelligent L0 control service modules with pluggable
plane capabilities—for cost-effective delivery of optics to address various
business applications
services closer to the network edge.
• Enables simplified operations and
The 6500-D4 is a 5 Rack Unit (RU) chassis composed of four service card–carrying reduced sparing costs through
slots, enabling customized configurations to address various expanding metro and seamless networking flexibility
edge business applications. The 6500-D4 offers redundant AC or DC powering with the 6500 Family
options that provide flexibility to meet site-specific powering requirements. • Leverages AC and DC powering
Designed and optimized for robust, carrier-class operation and improved options in a compact form factor
node/service availability, the chassis supports a field-replaceable cooling fan for a perfect fit into various
module, redundant Shelf Processors (SPs), access panel, and AC/DC power input customer environments
cards. Common equipment modules can be replaced without impacting existing
• Offers industry-leading
services. Additionally, various line and equipment protection options are available,
WaveLogic™ coherent technology
enabling a range of differentiated service offerings for increased network availability.
and Layer 0 (L0) control plane
capabilities for scale and
Flexible service card mix
service differentiation
6500-D4 with AC powering
• Improves network availability
with in-service, field-replaceable
common equipment units

4 Service
Card Slots

Figure 1. Service diversity and flexibility with the 6500-D4