Cisco ME 3400E ME-3400EG-12CS-M Scheda Tecnica
Codici prodotto
ME-3400EG-12CS-M
Data Sheet
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The Cisco ME 3400E Series offers two different Cisco IOS
®
Software feature images. The
METROACCESS image offers advanced quality of service (QoS), rate limiting, robust multicast
control, and comprehensive security features. In addition, the METROACCESS image includes a
rich set of Carrier Ethernet access features including 802.1Q Tunneling, Layer 2 Protocol
Tunneling (L2PT), and Flexlink. The METROIPACCESS image adds advanced Layer 3 features
such as support for advanced IP routing protocols, Multi-VPN Routing and Forwarding Customer
Edge (Multi-VRF CE), and Policy Based Routing (PBR).
The SFP-based Gigabit Ethernet ports accommodate a wide range of 100BASE, 1000BASE,
coarse wavelength-division multiplexing (CWDM), and dense wavelength-division multiplexing
(DWDM) SFP transceivers. These ports also support the Cisco Catalyst
®
3560 SFP Interconnect
Cable for establishing a low-cost Gigabit Ethernet point-to-point connection.
Service-Provider-Friendly Hardware
Because Carrier Ethernet access switches are typically deployed in small spaces in office
buildings or apartments, the Cisco ME 3400E Series offers a compact form factor and flexible
mounting options. In addition, the Cisco ME 3400E Series has all front-accessed connectors to
simplify field installation and troubleshooting. To help ensure compliance with industry standards,
the Cisco ME 3400E Series has obtained both Network Equipment Building Standards Level 3
(NEBS3) and ETSI certifications.
Industry-Standard Services
Carrier Ethernet is a huge growth area for emerging connectivity services. It is a comparatively
simple, cost-effective, and familiar technology whose migration to the WAN will lead to more
flexible network connectivity while reducing overall IT costs. The Cisco ME 3400E Series is
certified to Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) 9 and 14 to support industry-standard Layer 2 services
and QoS features.
Gigabit Ethernet
With more and more applications demanding higher bandwidth, both enterprise and residential
customers want access speeds greater than 100 Mbps. To address this requirement, the Cisco ME
3400E Series offers wire-speed Gigabit Ethernet with all the Carrier Ethernet functions. At speeds
of 1000 Mbps, Gigabit Ethernet provides the bandwidth to meet new and evolving network
demands, alleviate bottlenecks, and boost performance while protecting the investment in existing
infrastructure.
Carrier Ethernet-Specific Software
The Cisco ME 3400E Series software is designed specifically for the Carrier Ethernet market.
Numerous new features make the Cisco ME 3400E Series the optimal access switch for service
providers. Many default behaviors of the Cisco ME 3400E Series are different from those of
traditional Ethernet switches, making the Cisco ME 3400E Series easier to configure, manage,
secure, and troubleshoot.
UNI/ENI/NNI
The Cisco ME 3400E Series software introduces the concept of User-Network Interface/Enhanced
Network Interface/Network-Node Interface (UNI/ENI/NNI) for Ethernet access switches. Because
the software can identify the application of each port, it can provide many powerful default
behaviors. Table 1 lists some of the primary behaviors and benefits of UNI/ENI/NNI.