Chapter 1
Product Overview
Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S)
The Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) is a member of the Cisco ME 6500 series
Ethernet switches. The Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) is a 1.5 RU horizontal
chassis with 24 10/100/1000 downlink ports and 8 1000BASE SFP uplink ports.
front view of the chassis with the major features identified;
with the major features identified.
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Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide
Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S)
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