Ciena 5170 40GbE Service Aggregation Data Center Switch

• 40GbE Data Center Interconnect: Provides 40GbE connectivity between data-center aggregation and core network infrastructure.
• 100GbE Service Delivery: Uses four QSFP28 ports to deliver high-bandwidth 100GbE services where customer or backbone capacity exceeds 10GbE.
• 10GbE Service Aggregation: Aggregates up to 40 1/10GbE interfaces into high-speed uplinks, reducing the number of aggregation devices required at the network edge.
• Metro Ethernet Aggregation: Supports MEF-compliant E-Line, E-LAN, E-Tree and E-Access services for carrier and metro deployments.
• Mobile Backhaul: Provides high-capacity packet aggregation and synchronization capabilities for mobile transport environments.
• Enterprise WAN Aggregation: Aggregates enterprise Ethernet services while providing QoS, OAM and service-level monitoring.
• Service Provider Edge: Supports Ethernet, MPLS-TE and MPLS-TP service architectures for carrier-grade packet transport.
• Data Center Edge: Provides a compact aggregation point for connecting high-speed data-center services to metro or core networks.
• Carrier Ethernet Demarcation: Hardware-assisted OAM and service activation testing help operators validate service performance before handover.
• Network Modernization: Allows operators to consolidate 1/10GbE services while introducing 40GbE and 100GbE connectivity on the same platform.

• 40 × 1/10GbE SFP+ Ports: Provides dense aggregation for up to 40 Ethernet services while supporting both 1GbE and 10GbE connectivity.
• 4 × 40/100GbE QSFP28 Ports: Provides high-speed uplinks for 40GbE infrastructure today and 100GbE service expansion as bandwidth requirements increase.
• 800Gbps Aggregate Port Capacity: Four 100GbE interfaces plus forty 10GbE interfaces provide substantial edge-aggregation bandwidth in a 1RU footprint.
• Hardware-Assisted Packet OAM: Moves service monitoring into hardware to support scalable fault and performance management for high-bandwidth services.
• Y.1731 and TWAMP Monitoring: Enables performance measurement for latency and service-level monitoring, helping operators validate customer-facing services.
• RFC 2544 and Y.1564 Testing: Built-in line-rate service activation testing up to 100Gb/s helps verify throughput and service performance before delivery.
• Hierarchical QoS: Ingress metering and egress shaping provide granular bandwidth control for multiple service classes and customers.
• MC-LAG: Supports multi-chassis link aggregation for resilient service connectivity and reduced dependence on a single network device.
• G.8032 Ring Protection: Provides Ethernet ring protection for faster recovery from link or path failures.
• MPLS-TE and MPLS-TP: Supports connection-oriented transport architectures for carrier and metro service delivery.
• MEF CE 2.0 Compliance: Supports E-Line, E-LAN, E-Tree and E-Access service models for standardized Carrier Ethernet deployments.
• Zero-Touch Provisioning: Automates service turn-up to reduce manual configuration effort and deployment errors.
• Advanced Packet Synchronization: Supports SyncE and standards-based timing functions for synchronization-sensitive network services.
• Integrated x86 CPU: Provides processing resources for Ciena Service Aware Operating System and documented open VNF hosting capabilities.
• Blue Planet MCP Integration: Supports multilayer network management, control and planning across packet and optical infrastructure.
• Redundant Power Options: Supports AC or DC power configurations, allowing deployment into different data-center and telecom power environments.
• Replaceable Fan Modules: Provides field-serviceable cooling options and supports installation-specific airflow configurations.

• Brand: Ciena
• Model: 5170
• Product Type: Service Aggregation Switch
• Primary Positioning: Metro, Enterprise Edge, Mobile Backhaul, Data Center Interconnect
• Form Factor: 1RU
• Port Capacity: 40 × 1/10GbE + 4 × 40/100GbE
• SFP+ Ports: 40
• SFP+ Speed: 1GbE / 10GbE
• QSFP28 Ports: 4
• QSFP28 Speed: 40GbE / 100GbE
• Maximum Aggregate Interface Capacity: 800Gbps
• Management Port: 1 × 10/100/1000MbE RJ-45
• Console: 1 × RJ-45 serial, EIA-561
• USB: 1 × USB
• Ethernet Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab, 802.3ad, 802.3ba, 802.3z
• 40GbE Standard: IEEE 802.3ba-2010
• 100GbE Standard: IEEE 802.3ba-2010
• VLAN: IEEE 802.1Q
• Provider Bridging: IEEE 802.1ad Q-in-Q
• MAC Bridging: IEEE 802.1D
• CoS: IEEE 802.1p
• LACP: IEEE 802.3ad
• Link Aggregation: Active/Active and Active/Standby
• MC-LAG: Supported
• Jumbo Frames: Up to 9216 bytes
• Carrier Ethernet: MEF CE 2.0
• Service Types: E-Line, E-LAN, E-Tree, E-Access
• OAM: IEEE 802.1ag, IEEE 802.3ah, ITU-T Y.1731, TWAMP
• Service Activation Testing: RFC 2544 and ITU-T Y.1564
• Traffic Generation/Analysis: Up to 100Gb/s documented for service activation testing
• Management Security: SSHv2, SNMPv3 authentication and encryption, RADIUS, TACACS+
• Provisioning: Zero-Touch Provisioning
• Management Platform: Ciena Blue Planet MCP / OneControl capabilities
• Operating System: Ciena Service Aware Operating System
• CPU Architecture: Integrated x86 CPU complex
• Power Options: AC or DC
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 90%, non-condensing
• Power Consumption: 285W typical / 360W maximum
• Rack Compatibility: 1RU rack deployment

Why Choose This Product?

• High-Density Aggregation: Combines 40 × 1/10GbE ports with four 40/100GbE ports in a compact 1RU chassis.
• 40GbE and 100GbE Upgrade Path: Buyers can deploy 40GbE connectivity while retaining 100GbE capability for future bandwidth expansion.
• Carrier-Grade Service Assurance: Hardware-assisted OAM, Y.1731, TWAMP, RFC 2544 and Y.1564 testing provide tools for validating service performance and SLAs.
• Efficient Rack Utilization: High port density in 1RU helps reduce rack-space requirements for metro and data-center aggregation.
• Flexible Transport: Ethernet, MPLS-TE, MPLS-TP, G.8032 and MC-LAG support multiple service-provider and enterprise aggregation architectures.
• Faster Deployment: Zero-Touch Provisioning reduces manual configuration and can accelerate service activation.
• Better Traffic Control: Hierarchical QoS enables granular bandwidth management for multiple customers, applications and service classes.
• Operational Resilience: Redundant power options, replaceable fans and protection technologies help support high-availability deployments.