Ciena's 5168 Router is purpose-built for 5G networks that converge 4G/5G fronthaul, midhaul, and backhaul (xHaul) networks onto a common, simpler infrastructure. With dense 1/10/25GbE to 100/200GbE aggregation and support for both hard (FlexEthernet) and soft (Segment Routing) network slicing.
Features and benefits
- Temperature-hardened (-40°C to +65°C) small form factor 1RU (11.81in/300mm)
- 18 CPRI (modes 3, 5, 7, 8) or 1/10/25GbE and 14 x 1/10/25GbE (32 ports total)
- L1/L2/L3 low latency switching
- Service isolation using FlexEthernet (FlexE)
- Carrier Ethernet, IP routing, SR-MPLS, and SRv6 ready
- CPRI to O-RAN fronthaul including L1 offload processing
Platform
The 5168 Router is part of Ciena's xHaul Aggregation Router portfolio and is managed through Ciena's Navigator Network Control Suite for multi-layer service provisioning, assurance and planning.
Documentation
Ciena 5168 Router datasheet — published by Ciena.
Support and procurement
Ciena hardware is supplied with the manufacturer's standard warranty. HSSL Technologies can quote this platform together with the matching Ciena support tier, software licensing and optics. Use Request A Quote for current pricing, lead time and configuration assistance.
Product images and specifications are provided by Ciena and are subject to change. Please confirm the exact configuration on your quotation.
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