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Data Sheet
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Figure 3. Layer 3 MPLS VPN on the Cisco Catalyst 3750 Metro Series
Primary Features and Benefits
Table 2 gives features and benefits of the Cisco Catalyst 3750 Metro Series.
Table 2. Features and Benefits
Feature Benefit
Purpose-Built Next-
Generation Ethernet
Access Switches for
Metro Ethernet Market
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Compact form factor (17.5 in. x 14.75 inx 1RU) allows for deployment in space-limited areas.
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Redundant AC, redundant DC, or mixed AC/DC available.
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Software is optimized for Metro Ethernet access.
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Three software feature images help enable support for breadth of services.
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Software upgrade options allow service providers to purchase only the features needed today
while retaining the option to obtain other features through simple software upgrades.
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Upgrade options reduce service providers’ OpEx by lowering the supporting cost for different
products and also reducing the number of different products needed for sparing.
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IP BASE software feature image is designed for layer 2 switching and advanced QoS.
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IP Services software feature image is designed for advanced IP routing.
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Advanced IP Services software feature image is designed for MPLS VPN services.
Service Breadth
Triple-Play Services
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Advanced QoS functionalities to provide differentiated class of service treatment to support
triple-play service.
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Multicast VLAN Registration (MVR) reduces overall bandwidth requirement for multicast
distribution in ring based networks.
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Comprehensive security solution to provide protection of subscribers, switch, and network at
the network edge.
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Source Specific Multicast (SSM) reduces the need for IP Multicast address management and
prevents DoS attacks against receivers.
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SSM mapping provides a mapping of source to group, which allows listeners to find/connect
to multicast sources dynamically, reducing dependencies on the application.
Intelligent Ethernet
Demarcation
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Industry standard OAM&P 802.1ag (CFM) feature supports end-to-end network monitoring
and troubleshooting. This greatly reduces OpEx for service providers by reducing the numbers
of site visits needed to troubleshoot network problems.
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E-LMI enables the service provider to automatically configure the customer-edge and CPE
devices to match the subscribed service.