Cisco switch ME34X Cisco ME34X Metro Ethernet switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-ME34X | Part #: ME34X | MPN: ME34X
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About the Cisco switch ME34X Cisco ME34X Metro Ethernet switch
The Cisco ME34X Metro Ethernet Access Switch is a compact, rack-mountable managed switch engineered for enterprise metro and access networks that demand carrier-grade reliability and advanced service management. As a Cisco device, the ME34X (part number ME34X) operates on Cisco IOS Software and delivers Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switching with comprehensive VLAN support including IEEE 802.1Q and Q-in-Q (IEEE 802.1ad) functionality. Network engineers and IT procurement teams will appreciate its robust quality-of-service architecture, which includes per-service QoS with traffic classification, policing, and shaping across multiple queues per port—critical for service-level agreement (SLA) compliance in demanding environments.
Built on the Cisco ME 3400E Series platform, the ME34X integrates Ethernet Virtual Connections (EVC) for E-Line and E-LAN service modeling, enabling flexible metro Ethernet deployments. The switch supports advanced network management through SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, Telnet, SSH, and Syslog, along with IEEE 802.3ah Ethernet OAM and ITU-T Y.1731 performance monitoring for real-time visibility. Redundancy and resilience are built in via IEEE 802.1D STP, IEEE 802.1w RSTP, and IEEE 802.1s MSTP spanning tree protocols. Security is enforced through ACL-based access control and port-level policy enforcement, while IP SLAs support proactive network performance measurement. Contact Omnixon Global to request a quotation for the ME34X and discover how this switch can strengthen your metro network infrastructure.
Typical Deployment Scenarios
- Metro Ethernet access points connecting enterprise branch offices to carrier networks with IEEE 802.1Q VLAN segmentation
- Service provider edge deployments leveraging EVC-based E-Line and E-LAN service models for customer SLA monitoring
- Network segments requiring IEEE 802.3ah OAM and ITU-T Y.1731 performance monitoring for carrier-grade visibility
- Secure corporate networks implementing ACL-based port-level access control and multi-protocol spanning tree resilience
- High-availability rack-mounted environments where compact fixed-configuration form factor and Cisco IOS Software management are essential
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-ME34X |
| Part Number | ME34X |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ME34X |
| Product Series | Cisco ME 3400E Series |
| Device Type | Metro Ethernet Access Switch |
| Management | Managed (Cisco IOS Software) |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Switching Technology | Ethernet |
| VLAN Support | IEEE 802.1Q, Q-in-Q (IEEE 802.1ad) |
| Spanning Tree Protocol | IEEE 802.1D STP, IEEE 802.1w RSTP, IEEE 802.1s MSTP |
| Quality of Service | Per-service QoS with traffic classification, policing, and shaping; multiple queues per port |
| OAM Support | IEEE 802.3ah Ethernet OAM, ITU-T Y.1731 performance monitoring |
| Ethernet Virtual Connections | EVC-based service modeling for E-Line and E-LAN services |
| IP SLAs | Supported for SLA monitoring and proactive network performance measurement |
| Access Control | ACL-based security; port-level access control |
| Network Management Protocols | SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, Telnet, SSH, Syslog |
| Form Factor | Compact fixed configuration |
| Mounting | Rack-mountable |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS Software |
| Certification / Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1ad, IEEE 802.3ah, ITU-T Y.1731, IEEE 802.1D/w/s |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco switch ME34X Cisco ME34X Metro Ethernet switch
What does the Cisco Cisco switch ME34X Cisco ME34X Metro Ethernet switch do?
The Cisco Cisco switch ME34X Cisco ME34X Metro Ethernet switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco Cisco switch ME34X Cisco ME34X Metro Ethernet switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Cisco switch ME34X Cisco ME34X Metro Ethernet switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.