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What is the ME60 Series Control Gateway?
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The ME60 Series Control Gateway is a carrier-grade routing and service convergence platform designed for high-performance IP/MPLS backbone networks and large-scale enterprise deployments.
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What are the key features of the ME60 Series Control Gateway?
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Key features include modular slot-based architecture, up to 1.92 Tbps throughput, hardware-based encryption, advanced QoS, full IPv4/IPv6/MPLS support, and SDN programmability.
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What hardware specifications does the ME60 Series Control Gateway offer?
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The ME60 Series features a 19-inch chassis with 8 programmable line cards, dual redundant Route Switch Processors, hot-swappable power supplies, and up to 1.92 Tbps switching capacity.
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Which network protocols are supported by the ME60 Series Control Gateway?
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The ME60 Series supports a comprehensive protocol suite including OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, L2/L3 VPNs, PIM-SM, VxLAN, and full IPv4/IPv6 routing.
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How do I configure the ME60 Series Control Gateway?
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Configuration can be performed via CLI, WebUI, SNMP, or NETCONF/YANG, with step-by-step wizards and templates for rapid deployment and service provisioning.
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What are the primary use cases for the ME60 Series Control Gateway?
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Typical use cases include IP/MPLS backbone routing, data-center interconnect, mobile backhaul aggregation, large-scale VPN services, and SD-WAN core convergence.
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How does the ME60 Series Control Gateway ensure network security?
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The ME60 Series incorporates hardware-based AES256 encryption, MACsec, packet filtering, firewall ACLs, DDoS protection, and secure boot to safeguard control and data planes.
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What performance and scalability can I expect from the ME60 Series Control Gateway?
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The ME60 Series delivers up to 1.92 Tbps aggregate throughput, 110 Mpps forwarding rate, and scales to millions of routes and thousands of VPN instances without performance degradation.
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Can the ME60 Series Control Gateway integrate with public and private clouds?
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Yes. The ME60 Series supports EVPN-VxLAN overlay, API-driven orchestration, and direct connectivity to AWS, Azure, and OpenStack environments for hybrid-cloud deployments.
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Does the ME60 Series Control Gateway support SD-WAN deployments?
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The ME60 Series fully integrates with SD-WAN controllers for dynamic path selection, application-aware routing, centralized policy management, and zero-touch provisioning.
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What high-availability options are available on the ME60 Series Control Gateway?
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High-availability features include redundant Route Switch Processors, stateful switchover (SSO), In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), link aggregation, and hot-swappable modules.
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How energy-efficient is the ME60 Series Control Gateway?
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The ME60 Series utilizes dynamic power management, energy-efficient fans, and low-power ASICs to deliver industry-leading performance per watt, reducing OPEX and carbon footprint.
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What warranty and technical support options are offered for the ME60 Series Control Gateway?
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The ME60 Series comes with a standard one-year hardware warranty, optional extended care packs, 24x7 global technical support, and software maintenance with regular updates.
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How is licensing managed on the ME60 Series Control Gateway?
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Licensing is modular and feature-based, available as perpetual or subscription models, with on-demand activation via license keys or smart licensing portals.
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How do I perform software upgrades on the ME60 Series Control Gateway?
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You can upgrade software images via CLI, WebUI, or FTP/TFTP, leveraging In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) to minimize downtime and maintain active sessions.
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What are the common troubleshooting steps for the ME60 Series Control Gateway?
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Common steps include reviewing real-time logs, running diagnostic commands (show tech, debug), verifying interface and protocol status, and using remote probe tools for in-depth analysis.
