Feature Description | Cisco Systems ME 6500 guide

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S)

Table 1-1	Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Features (continued)

Feature	Description

Power supplies	• Supports one or two power supplies. The following power supplies are
	supported:
	– PWR-400W-DC (400 W DC-input power supply)
	– PWR-400W-AC (400 W AC-input power supply)
	Note The 400 W AC-input power supply requires single-phase source AC.
	Source AC can be out of phase between multiple power supplies
	because all AC power supply inputs are isolated.
	Note Both the AC-input power supply and the DC-input power supply
	have status LEDs. Refer to Appendix A for descriptions of the LEDs
	and their meanings.

Note The ME6524 switches support a combination of AC-input and

DC-input power supplies in the same chassis.

Pluggable transceivers supported • The chassis supports SFP transceivers.

•The 8 uplink ports support the following SFP transceiver types:

–GLC-T—1000BASE-T

–GLC-SX-MM—1000BASE-SX

–GLC-LH-SM—1000BASE-LX/LH

–GLC-ZX-SM—1000BASE-ZX

–GLC-BX-D—1000BASE-BX10-D

–GLC-BX-U—1000BASE-BX10-U

–GLC-FE-100BX-D—100BASE-BX10-D

–GLC-FE-100BX-U—100BASE-BX10-U

–CWDM-SFP-xxxx—CWDM SFP transceivers

–DWDM-SFP-xxxx—DWDM SFP transceivers

•The 24 downlink ports support the following SFP transceiver types:

–GLC-T—1000BASE-T

–GLC-SX-MM—1000BASE-SX

–GLC-LH-SM—1000BASE-LX/LH

–GLC-ZX-SM—1000BASE-ZX

–GLC-BX-D—1000BASE-BX10-D

–GLC-BX-U—1000BASE-BX10-U

–GLC-FE-100BX-D—100BASE-BX10-D

–GLC-FE-100BX-U—100BASE-BX10-U

Note CWDM and DWDM SFP transceivers are not supported in the downlink ports.

Note Refer to Appendix B for SFP transceiver cabling distances and additional information.

Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide

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ME 6500 specifications

The Cisco Systems ME 6500 is a sophisticated Ethernet switch designed to cater to the demanding needs of service providers and large enterprises. Engineered to deliver high performance and reliability, the ME 6500 series is ideal for both metro Ethernet applications and data center environments. One of its standout features is the ability to handle massive bandwidth, making it suitable for high-capacity networks. The switch supports a range of Ethernet services that facilitate seamless connectivity and network expansion.

At the core of the ME 6500 is its ability to provide Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities, which allows for flexibility in network design. This dual-layer capability enhances the switch's efficiency in managing traffic and ensures optimal forwarding of data packets. In addition, the ME 6500 series supports a wide range of Ethernet interfaces, including 10 Gigabit and 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports, which are essential for accommodating diverse bandwidth requirements.

One of the defining characteristics of the Cisco ME 6500 is its scalability. It supports up to 192 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports within a single chassis, enabling organizations to expand their network without compromising performance. Furthermore, the switch includes advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features that allow for traffic prioritization, which is crucial for maintaining the performance of voice and video services across the network.

The ME 6500 switch is also equipped with robust security features, including Access Control Lists (ACLs) and secure management protocols. These features protect sensitive data as it traverses the network, ensuring that only authorized users have access to critical resources. Management of the switch is simplified through Cisco’s management tools, allowing network administrators to monitor, configure, and troubleshoot the device efficiently.

Additionally, the switch supports various redundancy protocols, including Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), ensuring high availability and minimizing downtime.

Overall, the Cisco ME 6500 is a powerful and versatile solution that meets the heavy demands of modern network environments, delivering outstanding performance, security, and scalability for both service providers and large enterprises. Its advanced features make it a go-to choice for organizations looking to future-proof their networking infrastructure.