Datasheet

Data Sheet

Triple-Play Service

Triple-play service is a popular choice for service providers because by combining Internet access,

voice, and video services, they can generate higher average revenue per unit (ARPU). Triple-play

service provides additional value by increasing customer retention. The Cisco ME 3400 Series is

optimized for triple-play service and offers service providers the flexibility to connect subscribers

through either CAT5 cable or fiber. By delivering the key features in the areas of QoS, multicast,

and security, the Cisco ME 3400 Series helps service providers deploy successful triple-play

service (Figure 2).

Figure 2. Triple-Play Service

Intelligent Ethernet Demarcation

As Ethernet circuits replace TDM circuits inside of enterprise wiring closets, a replacement for the

demarcation device is also needed. Service providers have traditionally relied on this type of

device to separate the management responsibility. A demarcation device allows service providers

to monitor and troubleshoot circuits all the way into the customer’s wiring closet. The Cisco ME-

3400G-2CS Switch offers the same function for an Ethernet-based network. With support for

industry-standard Ethernet OAM&P features, the Cisco ME-3400G-2CS allows service providers to

monitor and troubleshoot Ethernet circuits remotely. This greatly reduces operating expense for

service providers by reducing the numbers of site visits needed to troubleshoot network problems.

In addition, the Cisco ME-3400G-2CS provides the same intelligent features such as QoS,

Ethernet security, and Multicast as other switches in the Cisco ME 3400 Series.

Layer 2 VPN Service

Layer 2 VPN services allow customers to connect remote offices together through a service

provider network without requiring private connections. The Cisco ME 3400 Series is suited for

metro access deployments because it offers features such as 802.1Q Tunneling and L2PT. The

Cisco ME 3400 Series helps service providers offer Layer 2 VPN services to their enterprise or

commercial customers (Figure 3). Typically, these switches are installed in a office building

basement serving multiple customers as customer located equipment (CLE).

Figure 3. Layer 2 VPN Service