Need 800G routing? Meet Ciena's 8192 coherent router!

 The title says it all: we’re excited to introduce our first 800GbE router, Ciena’s 8192. And, of course, it integrates Ciena’s newest pluggables—the (WL6n) 800Gb/s coherent pluggable transceivers—taking our coherent routing solution to the next level.

But before we dive in on all the 8192 has to offer, you may be wondering if it’s even the right time to consider 800G technology. Are all the puzzle pieces coming together? The answer is yes!

You know how it goes—AI is here, hong kong telegram data and new applications are emerging left and right, demanding more network capacity, especially in the metro. With upgrades happening faster than ever, the economic advantages of 800G interfaces and 800G-capable routers are becoming more apparent, and the power savings is compelling too. Plus, the industry ecosystem for 800G is quickly maturing.

Let’s take a closer look at these aspects while getting to know the 8192 better.

800G interfaces: Check!

We wrapped up 2024 with two milestones: the formalization of the 800 Gigabit Ethernet IEEE standard and the OIF’s 800ZR implementation agreement for 800G coherent pluggable optics.

Even before the ink has dried on the specifications, both technologies are moving quickly from standardization to commercialization. This suggests that 800G will likely have a shorter adoption lag compared to prior technologies.

Market intelligence estimates would agree. Dell’Oro’s analysis, for example, sees a strong ramp of 70% CAGR for 800GbE in service providers routers for the next five years, compared to 22% for 400GbE and 11% for 100GbE, respectively, in its Service Provider Router and Switch 5-year Forecast from January 2025.

800G routers: Check!

It’s not just about 800G interfaces—whether Ethernet or coherent. Next-generation routing silicon technology—with the latest 112G SerDes silicon specification—is also readily available. This is, in fact, what is used in the 8192.

Equally important, the 8192—a 14.4 Tb/s addition to our successful 8000 family—comes with newer QSFP112 cages, driving dense 400GbE, and flexible ports that allow you to support a mix of 400G and 800G QSFP-DD800 ports.

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