The Cisco ME 3600X series of Ethernet access switches is Cisco's first series of switches built specifically for the convergence of wireless & wire-line services. A natural evolution to Cisco's Carrier Ethernet portfolio, the Cisco ME 3600X series extends the portfolio's transport speed to 10 Gbps in the access layer for business & mobile applications. It also enables service providers to initiate Multi-protocol Label Switching (MPLS)-based VPN services from within the access layer. Designed around key Carrier Ethernet features that simplify network operation, the Cisco ME 3600X series enables premium services with enhanced service-level agreement (SLA) capabilities.