Datasheet

Data Sheet
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Metro Edge: The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series features edge, distribution, and core network-
layer interfaces for point-to-point and multipoint Ethernet services for metro and intermetro
network deployments with the following features (Figure 4):
High-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks
802.1Q tunneling
Ethernet over MPLS
Layer 2 and Layer 3 QoS
Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS) compliance
Security, high availability, and manageability
Figure 4. Deployment Scenarios for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches in Metro Edge