Ciena

Making it effortless to buy, sell & repair

Ciena has built its reputation on optical networks designed for scale, efficiency, and long-term performance, qualities that are increasingly critical as traffic grows and sustainability becomes a business priority. Much of Ciena’s deployed infrastructure continues to deliver strong value, and with the right expertise, its operational life can be extended far beyond original expectations. At TXO, our experience supporting Ciena platforms shows that network evolution does not require wholesale replacement; intelligent repair, testing, and reuse can reduce costs, lower risk, and cut carbon impact while maintaining performance.

Why TXO is your trusted supplier

Circular economy leader: extending the life of telecom hardware, reducing waste
Rapid delivery: same-day dispatch to minimise downtime
Expert repair services: proactive fixes, advance replacements, retrofitted modifications
Global reach: nearly 1M parts in stock, 8M more via partners
Quality guaranteed: OEM-compliant testing, ESD facilities, comprehensive warranty

Ciena/Nortel equipment supply

Shelves configured to your requirements or individual line cards for spares
New & refurbished items for all major platforms
Legacy equipment supported even when OEM no longer provides service

Optical transceivers

Custom coding and distance verification for modern and legacy applications
Wide range of Ciena/Nortel compatible optical transceivers
Tested in our 5,000 ft² UK lab across IP routing, DWDM, SDH, OTN, GPON

Repair services for Ciena/Nortel equipment

Retrofits to overcome design flaws (e.g., water ingress prevention)
Over 12,000 parts repaired last year
Advance replacement service with immediate dispatch from inventory
Proactive component replacement to extend lifespan

Supported platforms

We support a wide range of Ciena/Nortel platforms including 3960 SDS, 6500 family, CPL, 4200 family and many more. If there is a platform that you would like our support with but it’s not on this list, please get in touch – as it’s likely we’ll still be able to help you with it.

FAQ

Does TXO supply refurbished Ciena routers?
Yes – we stock, and ship refurbished Ciena routers, often at 90% lower cost than OEM.

What warranty comes with Ciena/Nortel equipment?
All items are tested, repackaged, and shipped with a comprehensive warranty.

Can TXO repair legacy Nortel platforms?
Absolutely – our repair centre specialises in legacy and end-of-life equipment.

Popular products

The following products are widely deployed across Ciena optical networks and remain well suited to repair, reuse, and network life-extension strategies.