3COM® ROUTER 6000 FAMILY DATA SHEET2Key FeaturesEnterprise-Class DesignThe 3Com Router 6000 family supportsenterprise-level routing in a secureconverged network with:· Advanced security and control· Voice and data integration· Standards-based interoperability· Next-generation network readiness· Sophisticated management capabilities· World-class service, support, and training· End-to-end solutionsAdvanced Security and ControlToday’s enterprises can reduce operationalspending by utilizing a mix of public andprivate high-speed WAN connections. Bydeploying an Internet-based WAN strategy,a business can take advantage of availablehigh-bandwidth, yet low-cost offerings.However, using the public Internet can exposean organization's network to numerous secu-rity threats.The 3Com Router 6000 family helps securesensitive client and company informationagainst unauthorized access by incorporating3Com’s layered approach to security. Thesesecurity and control features include AAA,RADIUS authentication support, statefulpacket inspection firewall, denial of serviceblocking (DoS), Access Control Lists (ACLs).L2TP and IPSec VPNs with 3DES and AESencryption further help provide securenetworks.The embedded stateful packet inspectionfirewall also includes support for ACLs,GRE (generic routing encapsulation), NAT(network address translation), and NATtraversal and application-specific firewalls,allowing mission-critical business applica-tions to operate through the firewall andacross the VPN.Voice and Data IntegrationThe Router 6000 family delivers advancedQuality of Service (QoS), including DiffServsupport for traffic management capabilities.Utilizing IP differentiated services forapplications, the routers are equipped tohandle the most demanding voice and datanetworking, helping assure the level ofservice required for business operations.Bundled with IEEE 802.1p prioritizationand IEEE 802.1Q VLAN support, the routershelp provide the service levels required tomaintain expected quality and productivity;for example, just the right bandwidth andframe latency for delay-sensitive traffic andapplications such as voice over IP or video.The network is enabled to effectivelyexpedite application and data delivery—even during times of heavy network use.Voice modules deliver versatile support ofanalog and digital voice. This lets enterprises,managed service providers, and service providersdirectly connect the public switched telephonenetwork (PSTN) and traditional telephonyequipment—private branch exchange (PBX),key system, analog telephones, fax machines,etc.—to the Router 6000.Standards-Based Interoperability3Com routers can be confidently used in amixed-vendor network, as they have beendesigned to be standards-compliant andinteroperable. Independent third partytesting by The Tolly Group enables theserouters to display the “Tolly Verified” markof distinction.Next-Generation Network ReadinessUtilizing Multiprotocol Label Switching(MPLS) in the Router 6000, larger enterprisescan simplify the routing configuration ofan existing network infrastructure andprovide scalable Layer 2 or Layer 3 VPNsthroughout their corporate network. Thisbenefit can increase network efficiency indelivering services that utilize MPLS.Sophisticated Management CapabilitiesGUI management of the router is supportedby the 3Com Enterprise Management Suiteor by the 3Com Router Manager that isincluded with 3Com Network Director.These applications provide sophisticatedrouter management, including bulk-updatingof remote router code and configurationbackup, auto-trap setup and monitoring,router system status, and historical reporting.An intuitive and easy-to-use CLI interfacecan be accessed directly, or remotely viaTelnet, Secure Shell, or Rlogin; othermanagement applications may also be used.In addition, the Info Center diagnostic tool,available through the CLI interface, quicklydiagnoses trouble spots and reports back forquick and immediate action.World-Class Service, Support, and TrainingThe 3Com Router 6000 family is backedby 3Com Global Services and its authorizedpartners’ expertise in network assessment,implementation, and maintenance. Trainedpersonnel—competent in a variety ofnetwork environments—provide assistancethrough all phases of the network lifecyclewith services that include, but are not limitedto, project management, troubleshooting,and training.End-to-End SolutionsThe Router 6000 family complements a broadportfolio of 3Com enterprise and small officesecure converged network solutions:TippingPoint™ Intrusion Prevention Systems;the 3Com Router 3000 and 5000 families,SuperStack® switches, 3Com Switch 8800,7700, and 5500, and VCX™ and NBX® IPtelephony solutions for enterprises; andOfficeConnect® routers, firewalls and switchesfor small offices.