Metro Ethernet newbie needs help

[ajtm]

Need to configure new 15 site Metro Ethernet network with this physical topology:

x=x=x=x=x=x=x=x

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X====X-X==x==X

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x======x======x

x=7604, X=7606

= 2x 10Gb Ethernet

- 2x 1Gb Ethernet

This network will provide metro ethernet services to several customers, but for now we only have one ME-3400G-2CS switch on each site.

I've been reading about Metro Ethernet and MPLS technology for a few days now and I still don't have any clue how I'm going to put all this working together. Can anyone help me?

[smalkeric]

As a metro Ethernet solution for service providers Cisco has launched a new product “Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch” which is optimized for service provider locations where space and power are at a premium, this 1.5-rack-unit device cost-effectively meets the stringent performance, reliability, and quality of service (QoS) requirements of triple play and VPN services. It enables Gigabit Ethernet access for fiber and copper deployments.

The below URL may help you:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/solutions/ns341/ns524/ns562/ns577/networking_solution_announcement0900aecd8040bfc5.html

The following URL explains about the troubleshooting, installing, removal and replacement procedures of 7600 series router.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/7600/Hardware/Chassis_Installation/7600_Series_Router_Installation_Guide/instal.html

The following URL's contains information about how to initially configure the Cisco 7600 series router also about the complete configuration of 7600 series router

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/7600/ios/12.2SXF/configuration/guide/supcfg.html

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/7600/ios/12.2SXF/configuration/guide/swcg.html