Description
Advanced Security Features
The Cisco ME 3400G-12CS-A is a member of the Cisco ME 3400 series of Ethernet switches. It has 12 ports and is designed for use in enterprise-level networks. It offers advanced security features such as 802.1X port-based authentication, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and Quality of Service (QoS) to help protect against unauthorized access and ensure that network traffic is properly prioritized. Additionally, it supports advanced features such as Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) and Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) to help increase network availability and reduce downtime.
High Availability and Redundancy Options
The Cisco ME 3400G-12CS-A is a member of the Cisco ME 3400 series of Ethernet switches and offers high availability and redundancy options.
One of the options is the use of Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) which allows multiple physical links to be grouped together to form a single logical link. This can provide increased bandwidth and redundancy in the event of a link failure.
Another option is the use of Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) which allows multiple spanning tree instances to run on the switch, each with its own root bridge. This can help increase network availability by allowing multiple paths to be used for network traffic and providing redundancy in the event of a link or device failure.
Additionally, the switch supports Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) to provide redundancy at the router level.
Other features such as Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF) and Stateful Switchover (SSO) are available to provide network continuity during network upgrades and maintenance.
Network Scalability and Flexibility
The Cisco ME 3400G-12CS-A is a member of the Cisco ME 3400 series of Ethernet switches and offers network scalability and flexibility.
One way it does this is through the use of Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), which allow you to segment your network into smaller, more manageable parts. This can help improve network security, reduce broadcast traffic and make it easier to manage large networks.
Another feature is the support for Quality of Service (QoS) which allows you to prioritize different types of network traffic. This can help ensure that critical network applications, such as VoIP or video streaming, receive the necessary bandwidth to function properly.
Additionally, the switch supports advanced routing protocols such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) which can help to increase network scalability by allowing multiple paths to be used for network traffic.
Finally, the switch supports a range of connectivity options, including copper and fiber-optic interfaces, which allows you to easily expand your network as your needs change.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number ME-3400G-12CS-A
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Series 3400
- Product Model ME 3400
- Product Name ME-3400G-12CS Ethernet Access Layer 3 Switch
- Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of Network Ports 12
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports 12
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 12 x Gigabit Ethernet Network
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 12 x Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 4 x Fast Ethernet Expansion Slot
Media & Performance
- Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 10/100/1000Base-T
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 16
- Expansion Slot Type SFP
- Shared SFP Slot Yes
- Number of SFP Slots 16
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
- Management-
- CiscoWorks 2000 LAN
- IEEE 802.1p QoS
- IEEE 802.1q VLAN
- SNMP v1, v2c, v3
- Web GUI
- RMON
- DHCP
- CLI
- Telnet
- Syslog
Memory
- Standard Memory 128 MB
- Memory Technology DRAM
- Flash Memory 32 MB
Power Description
- Input Voltage 110 V AC
- Input Voltage 220 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Yes
Miscellaneous
- Additional Information-
- IEEE 802.1x
- TACACS
- RADIUS
- ACL
- SSH





