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Cisco ME 3400 Series Ethernet Access Switches
Cisco
®
ME 3400 Series Ethernet Access Switches are a series of next-generation Layer 2
and Layer 3 customer-located devices for service providers. Its design is based on the
experience learned from today’s most widely deployed access switches, the Cisco
Catalyst
®
2950 and 3550 Series.
Product Overview
With service provider-friendly hardware and mission-specific software, the Cisco ME 3400 Series
is the first Cisco access switch family optimized for both Ethernet-to-the-Home (ETTH) triple-play
services and Ethernet-to-the-Business (ETTB) VPN services. It provides a complete security
solution for Metro Ethernet access that includes subscriber, switch, and network protection. The
Cisco ME 3400 Series supports multiple software images to provide a “pay-as-you-grow”
deployment model. With service breadth spanning triple-play and Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN
services, lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and operating expenses can be achieved from a
single ETTH and ETTB access solution.
The Cisco ME 3400 Series (Figure 1) includes the following configurations:
Cisco ME 3400G-12CS AC with 12 dual-purpose (10/100/1000 and Small Form-Factor
Pluggable [SFP]) ports, four SFP uplinks, and two fixed redundant AC power supplies (part
number ME-3400G-12CS-A)
Cisco ME 3400G-12CS DC with 12 dual-purpose (10/100/1000 and SFP) ports, four SFP
uplinks, and two fixed redundant DC power supplies (part number ME-3400G-12CS-D)
Cisco ME 3400G-2CS AC with two dual-purpose (10/100/1000 and SFP) ports, two SFP
uplinks, and an AC power supply (part number ME-3400G-2CS-A)
Cisco ME 3400-24FS AC with 24 Ethernet 100 SFP ports, two SFP uplinks, and an AC
power supply (part number ME-3400-24FS-A)
Cisco ME 3400-24TS AC with 24 Ethernet 10/100 ports, two SFP uplinks, and an AC power
supply (part number ME-3400-24TS-A)
Cisco ME 3400-24TS DC with 24 Ethernet 10/100 ports, two SFP uplinks, and a DC power
supply (part number ME-3400-24TS-D)
Figure 1. Cisco ME 3400 Series
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Cisco ME 3400 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
SeriesME 3400
CategorySwitch
Form FactorRack-mountable
ManagedYes
LayerLayer 2
FeaturesVLANs, ACLs, IGMP snooping

Summary

Cisco ME 3400 Series Ethernet Access Switches

Product Overview

Overview of the Cisco ME 3400 Series, its optimization for ETTH/ETTB services, and security features.

Service Provider-Friendly Hardware

Industry Standard Services

Discusses Carrier Ethernet growth, MEF certification for Layer 2 services and QoS.

Gigabit Ethernet

Highlights wire-speed Gigabit Ethernet for higher bandwidth and evolving network demands.

Metro-Specific Software

Explains software designed for Metro Ethernet, simplifying configuration, management, and security.

UNIENINNI Concepts

Flexible Software Deployment

Details three Cisco IOS Software feature images (METROBASE, METROACCESS, METROIPACCESS) for pay-as-you-grow upgrades.

Comprehensive Security Solution

Subscriber Security Features

Protects customers from each other using UNI/NNI, DHCP Snooping, DAI, and IP Source Guard.

Switch Security Features

Protects the switch itself from attacks using control plane security, storm control, and port security.

Network Security Features

Filters traffic using ACLs and IEEE 802.1x authentication to ensure only valid traffic is allowed.

Service Management Options

Details CLI, CiscoWorks, CNS 2100 Series, ISC, and SNMP for networkwide management and provisioning.

Ethernet OAM&P

Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP)

Describes REP as a Cisco proprietary protocol for Layer 2 loop control, link failure handling, and fast convergence.

Applications

Triple-Play Service

Explains triple-play service for service providers, combining Internet, voice, and video for higher ARPU and customer retention.

Intelligent Ethernet Demarcation

Details the Cisco ME-3400G-2CS switch's function as a demarcation device for monitoring and troubleshooting Ethernet circuits.

Layer 2 VPN Service

Describes Layer 2 VPN services enabling remote office connectivity through a service provider network.

Layer 3 VPN Service

Explains Layer 3 VPN services, offering benefits like a single control plane, advanced QoS, and high security with Multi-VRF CE.

Key Features and Benefits

Next-Generation Metro Ethernet Access

Service Breadth Overview

Covers triple-play, intelligent Ethernet demarcation, Layer 2 VPN, and Layer 3 VPN services.

Triple-Play Services Details

Advanced QoS, MVR, security, CAT5/fiber interfaces, and SSM for triple-play service deployment.

Intelligent Ethernet Demarcation Details

Industry-standard OAM&P, E-LMI, Ethernet in the First Mile, and carrier-class redundancy for demarcation.

Layer 2 VPN Service Details

802.1Q Tunneling, L2PT, and segregation of customer VLANs for true virtual-circuit service.

Layer 3 VPN Service Details

Multi-VRF CE, IP multicast support, VRF-aware services, and various IP routing protocols.

Availability and Scalability

Superior Redundancy for Fault Backup

Covers RSTP, PVRST+, HSRP, UDLD, Flex-Link, and switch-port autorecovery for fault tolerance.

High-Performance IP Routing

Details Cisco Express Forwarding, unicast routing protocols (static, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGPv4), and IPv6 support.

Multicast Capabilities

Covers efficient multicast distribution and robust multicast control features.

Efficient Multicast Distribution

Discusses MVR, PIM-SM, and SSM for efficient multicast traffic distribution.

Robust Multicast Control

Details MLD snooping, IGMP snooping, IGMP fast leave, filtering, throttling, and proxy for multicast management.

QoS and Control Features

Advanced QoS Capabilities

Details Cisco Modular QoS CLI, 802.1p/DSCP classification, SRR scheduling, WTD, and strict priority queuing.

Advanced Traffic Control

Covers ingress policing, egress shaping, and egress port rate limiting for bandwidth management.

Network Security Details

Subscriber Security

Details IEEE 802.1x, DHCP Snooping, DAI, IP Source Guard, and absence of local switching.

Switch Security

Details Control Plane Security, Secure Shell, Port Security, multilevel console security, and TACACS+/RADIUS.

Network Access Security

Covers VLAN ACLs, IP security ACLs, Port-based ACLs, MAC address notification, and RSPAN.

Manageability

Superior Manageability Features

Details CLI, SAA, OAM&P, VLAN trunks, RMON, DNS, TFTP, and NTP for comprehensive management.

CiscoWorks Support

Describes CiscoWorks network management software, including CLI and SNMP management.

Product Specifications

Performance Specifications

Details forwarding bandwidth, forwarding rate, memory, MAC addresses, unicast routes, and MTU.

Connectors and Cabling

Lists 10/100 ports, SFP ports, management console port, and LED indicators.

Indicators and System Status

Details per-port status LEDs and system status LED.

Dimensions

Provides physical dimensions for various Cisco ME 3400 Series models.

Weight

Lists the weight for various Cisco ME 3400 Series models.

Power Specifications

Power Consumption

Details typical and maximum power consumption and Btus per hour for different models.

AC Input Voltage and Frequency

Specifies AC input voltage, current, and frequency ranges for various models.

DC Input Voltages

Specifies DC input voltage and current ranges for DC-powered models.

Management and Standards

Management MIBs

Lists supported MIBs for managing the Cisco ME 3400 Series switches.

Standards and Protocols

Safety and Compliance

Details electromagnetic emissions, safety, NEBS, ETSI, noise, operating, and storage environment standards.

Ordering Information

Product Part Numbers

Lists part numbers for Cisco ME 3400 Series models and their key features.

Software Feature Images and Upgrade Kits

Details software image options and upgrade kits for various Cisco ME 3400 Series configurations.

SFPs and Cables

Lists various SFP modules (CWDM, DWDM) and cables for connectivity.

Service and Support

Advanced Services

Describes Cisco Total Implementation Solutions (TIS) and Cisco SP Base Support.

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