Description
Scalable and High-Performance
The Cisco ME-3400G-12CS-D is a high-performance, scalable switch that is designed for use in enterprise and service provider networks. It features 12 ports of 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet, with two of those ports being SFP-based combo ports that support both fiber and copper connectivity. This allows the switch to easily connect to a variety of devices and networks.
One of the key features of the ME-3400G-12CS-D is its ability to support advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS), VLANs, and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP). QoS allows you to prioritize different types of traffic to ensure that critical applications receive the bandwidth they need. VLANs allow you to segment your network into smaller, more secure subnets, while LACP allows you to bundle multiple physical links together to create a single, high-speed logical link.
The switch also supports Cisco IOS Software, which provides a wide range of features and capabilities to help ensure that your network runs efficiently and securely. This includes support for advanced security features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs) and Network Address Translation (NAT), as well as support for routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
Another important aspect of the ME-3400G-12CS-D is its scalability. It is designed to grow with your network, allowing you to easily add more ports or upgrade to higher-speed interfaces as your needs change. This ensures that your network can support the ever-increasing demands of your business.
Robust Security and Dynamic Quality
The Cisco ME-3400G-12CS-D is a robust and secure switch that is designed to provide dynamic quality of service (QoS) for enterprise and service provider networks.
In terms of security, the switch supports advanced security features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs) and Network Address Translation (NAT) to help protect your network from unauthorized access and malicious attacks. It also supports IEEE 802.1X network login, which provides an additional layer of security by requiring users to authenticate before they can access the network.
The switch also has robust Quality of Service (QoS) features that allow you to prioritize different types of traffic to ensure that critical applications receive the bandwidth they need. This is particularly important for real-time applications such as voice and video, which require a consistent and reliable level of service. The switch also supports a variety of QoS mechanisms, including Class of Service (CoS), Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP), and IP Precedence.
In addition, the switch supports Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), which allows you to bundle multiple physical links together to create a single, high-speed logical link. This increases the overall bandwidth available to your network and provides redundancy in case one of the links fails.
Efficient Network Management
The Cisco ME-3400G-12CS-D is designed to be easy to manage, providing efficient network management for enterprise and service provider networks.
One of the main features for efficient management of the switch is the support for Cisco IOS Software, which provides a wide range of features and capabilities to help ensure that your network runs efficiently and securely. This includes support for advanced security features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs) and Network Address Translation (NAT), as well as support for routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP. Additionally, the switch supports a variety of management protocols such as SNMP, Telnet, and SSH for remote management.
The switch also has a web-based graphical user interface (GUI) for easy configuration and management, which can be accessed through a web browser. This allows you to easily configure the switch, monitor its performance, and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
The switch also supports Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), which allows you to automatically discover and map other Cisco devices on your network. This makes it easy to identify and manage all of the devices on your network, and simplifies the process of troubleshooting issues.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco
- Manufacturer Part Number ME-3400G-12CS-D
- Product Series 3400
- Product Model 3400G-12CS
- Product Name 3400G-12CS Metro Ethernet Access Layer 3 Switch
- Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of Network Ports 12
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 4 x Fast Ethernet Expansion Slot
- 12 x Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Media & Performance:
- Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
- Twisted Pair Cable Standard Category 5
- 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
Memory
- Standard Memory 128 MB
- Memory Technology DRAM
- Flash Memory 32 MB
Power Description
- Redundant Power Supply Yes
