Cisco ME-3400EG-2CS-A Metro Ethernet Access Switch

The Cisco ME-3400EG-2CS-A Metro Ethernet Access Switch delivers up to 20 Gbps of switching capacity for reliable Layer 2 connectivity in service provider and enterprise metro networks. It features 2 × Gigabit Ethernet combo ports (RJ-45/SFP) and 2 × SFP uplink interfaces, enabling flexible access and aggregation in telecommunications infrastructure, metro access networks, fiber-to-the-building deployments, campus distribution networks, and enterprise edge connectivity, with VLAN segmentation, ACLs, and port security to support secure Ethernet services. Management is via CLI, SNMP, or web-based interfaces, the unit uses an internal power supply, is rack-mountable or cabinet-installable, and operates from 0 °C to 45 °C; it supports IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, and 802.3z standards and forwards up to 14.88 Mpps. Common replacements include Cisco ME-3400EG-12CS-A, Cisco ME-3600X-24TS-M, and Cisco Catalyst C1000-8T-2G-L.