- 12 dual-purpose (10/100/1000 and SFP) ports
- 4 SFP-based Gigabit Ethernet and 100BASE-X ports
- 2 slots for field-replaceable power supplies and fan modules
- Ethernet/serial management console
- 4 external alarm inputs
- 31.2-mpps forwarding rate
- 1-RU multilayer switch
- Gigabit Ethernet access switch for the Metro Ethernet market
The primary positioning of the Cisco ME 3400EG-12CS Switch is for Gigabit Ethernet access. With enterprise applications demanding higher bandwidth, service providers are planning services above 100 Mbps. With advanced QoS functionalities, the Cisco ME 3400EG-12CS allows service providers to offer bandwidth from 1 to 1000 Mbps on a single platform. With carrier-grade features such as modular Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs), dying gasp for loss of power, and alarm contacts to detect changes in environmental conditions, the Cisco ME 3400EG-12CS is ideally positioned as an in-building aggregator for high-density buildings where multiple access devices are needed.