Ciena 6500 RLS 2U
The Ciena 6500 RLS 2U is a 2U infrastructure device from Ciena. It features 2 network interfaces. The NDX catalog provides enrichment data across 6 categories including lifecycle, thermal, environmental, operational.
Last verified: May 3, 2026
Key Facts
| Manufacturer | Ciena |
|---|---|
| Model | 6500 RLS 2U |
| Type | Device Type |
| Form Factor | 2U, half-depth |
| Airflow | front-to-rear |
| Interfaces | 2 ports |
| Source | NetBox Labs |
| Enrichment | 6 categories available |
Specifications
Interfaces (2)
| Name | Type | Mgmt Only | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCN-1 | 1000base-t | true | |
| DCN-2 | 1000base-t | true |
Console Ports (2)
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| CONSOLE | rj-45 |
| USB | usb-c |
Module Bays (3)
| Name | Position | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Power Input Module 1 | 61 | |
| Power Input Module 2 | 62 | |
| Fan Tray | FAN |
Data Sources & Provenance
| Field | Type | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thermal.tdp_watts | vendor datasheet | high | www.ciena.com |
| lifecycle.ga_date | vendor product page | medium-high | www.ciena.com |
| operational.max_power_draw_watts | vendor datasheet | high | www.ciena.com |
| thermal.cooling_type | heuristic | low | ndx-pipeline-classification |
| environmental.max_operating_temp_c | vendor datasheet | high | www.ciena.com |
| environmental.min_operating_temp_c | vendor product page | high | www.ciena.com |
| environmental.operating_humidity_min | vendor product page | high | www.ciena.com |
| environmental.operating_humidity_max | vendor product page | high | www.ciena.com |
| environmental.operating_altitude_m | vendor product page | high | www.ciena.com |
| dtl.interfaces | vendor datasheet | high | www.ciena.com |
| dtl.console-ports | vendor datasheet | high | www.ciena.com |
| dtl.module-bays | vendor datasheet | high | www.ciena.com |
| dtl.u_height | vendor datasheet | high | www.ciena.com |
| dtl.is_full_depth | vendor datasheet | high | www.ciena.com |
| dtl.airflow | vendor datasheet | high | www.ciena.com |
| snmp.versions | vendor product page | high | www.ciena.com |
| snmp.vendor_oid_prefix | third party | high | www.iana.org |
| platform.nos | vendor product page | high | www.ciena.com |
| platform.api_types | heuristic | medium | derived from extension blocks and cli_protocol |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ciena 6500 RLS 2U?
The Ciena 6500 RLS 2U is a 2U infrastructure device from Ciena. It features 2 network interfaces. The NDX catalog provides enrichment data across 6 categories including lifecycle, thermal, environmental, operational.
What is the form factor of the Ciena 6500 RLS 2U?
The Ciena 6500 RLS 2U is a 2U half-depth device with front-to-rear airflow.
How many ports does the Ciena 6500 RLS 2U have?
The Ciena 6500 RLS 2U has 2 network interfaces: 2x 1000base-t.
Is the Ciena 6500 RLS 2U still supported?
Lifecycle data is available for the Ciena 6500 RLS 2U in the NDX catalog. Access full lifecycle dates including general availability, end-of-sale, and end-of-support through NetBox Cloud or Enterprise.
What operational data is available for the Ciena 6500 RLS 2U?
The NDX catalog includes enrichment data for the Ciena 6500 RLS 2U in the following categories: lifecycle, thermal, environmental, operational, platform, snmp. Full enrichment values are available through NetBox Cloud or Enterprise.
How do I add the Ciena 6500 RLS 2U to NetBox?
You can import the Ciena 6500 RLS 2U directly into NetBox via the NDX features available in NetBox Cloud and NetBox Enterprise. NetBox Community users may download the YAML type definition and import it manually.
Where does the Ciena 6500 RLS 2U data come from?
The Ciena 6500 RLS 2U device type definition was created and is maintained by NetBox Labs as part of the NDX catalog.
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Last verified May 3, 2026.
Enrichment Availability
| Category | Available |
|---|---|
| Lifecycle | |
| Thermal | |
| Environmental | |
| Operational | |
| Platform | |
| SNMP | |
| gNMI | |
| NETCONF | |
| Redfish | |
| Modbus | |
| Imagery |
Access full enrichment data with NetBox Cloud or Enterprise.