Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switches.

- with simple software upgrade - reduce unplanned downtime - access and aggregation networks Cost-Effective Triple-Play and VPN Services

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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 deploymentsThe 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.

HighlightsSmall form factor and low power consumption: 1.5 rack units and 400 watt device32 fiber-based Gigabit Ethernet portsFlexible deployment options: scalable Layer 2 services, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Multicast, IPv4, and IPv6Robust Multicast for efficient delivery of emerging video servicesIntegrated security to help mitigate denial-of-service attacks, to restrict access to the service provider network, and to safeguard subscribers’ and network resources

Support for Cisco IOS software modularity to reduce unplanned downtime through fault containment and stateful process restarts and to simplify software changes through subsystem in-service software upgrade (ISSU)

Software Feature Images

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

Cisco ME 6524 IOS IP Base: Layer 2 feature set, Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) stub, comprehensive Multicast solution, and advanced QoS

Cisco ME 6524 IOS Advanced IP Services: Layer 3 IPv4 and IPv6 service, comprehensive MPLS feature set

Carrier Ethernet Innovations Enable the Connected LifeThe Cisco IP NGN Carrier Ethernet design extends E-FTTH portfolio and brings SONET/SDH service level agreements to Carrier Ethernet.

Globalcomm Honors Carrier Ethernet SwitchThe Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) has awarded a 2006 Award of Excellence in the “Backbone/Edge” category to the Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch.

Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switches.