3Com 3C13751 Getting Started Manual

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About the Router 5000 131 Introducing theRouter 5000 FamilyThis section introduces the 3Com ® Router 5000 and describes how it canbe used in your network. It also describes the different models ofRouter 5000, including:■ 3Com Router 5012 (3C13701)■ 3Com Router 5232 (3C13751)■ 3Com Router 5642 (3C13755)■ 3Com Router 5682 (3C13759)About theRouter 5000The 3Com Router 5000 Family is intended for use on enterprise-levelnetworks. The Router 5000 Family is ideal for use as core routers on smalland medium enterprise networks, or access routers for network brancheson large-sized enterprise networks. The Router 5000 is suitable forapplications on carrier-level networks, such as telecom managementnetworks and billing networks. The Router 5000 features a modulardesign and accepts multiple optional MIMs (Multi-functional InterfaceModules) and SICs (Smart Interface Cards).The Router 5000 Family uses high-speed microprocessors and 3Com’snetwork operation system platform. The router provides simpleconfiguration, rich network security features, and supports dumbterminal access, SNA (Systems Network Architecture)/DLSw (Data-LinkSwitching), IP multicast, ATM, MPLS and abundant QoS (Quality ofService) features.The Router 5000 provide the following features:High-performance processor The Router 5000 useshigh-performance processors to handle all the integrated interface data,such as packet processing capacity, maximum traffic on interfaces, delay,frame drop rate, restoration period due to overloading of the system, andsystem reset period.