Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switches

Introduction: Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switches

Carrier Ethernet for VPNs, 'Triple Play' Services

Ideal for service provider small and remote central offices, these space-saving devices cost-effectively meet the stringent performance, reliability, and quality of service (QoS) requirements for delivery of:

• Triple-play (voice, video, and data) services
• VPN services for Ethernet-to-the-home (ETTH), Ethernet-to-the-business (ETTB), and DSLAM aggregation deployments

The Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch extends advanced MPLS, QoS, multicast, and IPv6 features into Ethernet access and aggregation networks, enabling scalable and service-rich Gigabit Ethernet access for both fiber and copper deployments.

Highlights

• Small form factor and low power consumption: 1.5 RU and 400W device
• 32 fiber-based Gigabit Ethernet ports Flexible Carrier Ethernet deployment options: Scalable Layer 2 services, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Multicast, IPv4, and IPv6
• Robust multicast for efficient delivery of emerging video services
• Integrated security to help mitigate denial-of-service attacks, to restrict access to the service provider network, and to safeguard subscribers' and network resources

Software Feature Images

These images enable new features with a simple software upgrade. Select from two options:

• Cisco ME 6524 IOS IP Services: Layer 2 feature set, Layer 3 IPv4 services, comprehensive multicast solution, and advanced QoS
• Cisco ME 6524 IOS Advanced IP Services. This software license will be introduced post FCS.

Product Range:

Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switches come standard with:

• Small form factor and low power consumption: 1.5 RU and 400W device
• Integrated security to mitigate denial-of-service attacks, control access, and subscribers' and network resources
• Redundant power supplies, field replaceable and hot swappable, for maximized platform resiliency

Datasheets:

Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch