3Com SuperStack 3 3870 Datasheet

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1Enables Secure ConvergedNetworks with:• Stackable Gigabit to the Desk atpricing similar to 10/100• End-to-end network security• Layer 2/3 switching and routing• Scalable up 384 Gigabit usersper stack• Available 10-Gigabit connectivity3Com®Switch 3870 Gigabit FamilyProduct OverviewThe 3Com® Switch 3870 family of managedstackable 10/100/1000 Ethernet switchesprovides secure, flexible LAN connectivityfor enterprise and branch office networks.The Switch 3870 family offers Layer 2switching and dynamic Layer 3 routing, aswell as robust security, quality of service(QoS), and management features to deliverintelligent Gigabit edge connectivity foressential business applications.Two switch models – stackable in anycombination up to eight units – include:• 3Com Switch 3870 24-Port:20-Port 10/100/1000; 4-Port dual-person-ality 10/100/1000 or Gigabit SFP; dualbuilt-in 10-Gbps stacking ports; expan-sion slot supporting 10-Gigabit(XENPAK) module• 3Com Switch 3870 48-Port:44-Port 10/100/1000; 4-Port dual-person-ality 10/100/1000 or Gigabit SFP; dualbuilt-in 10-Gbps stacking ports; expan-sion slot supporting 10-Gigabit(XENPAK) moduleWhy Gigabit to the Desk?It is time to consider "Gigabit to the desk"as an alternative to 10/100 switching:• Give users a 10x improvement inperformance when compared to legacy10/100 edge connections. Reducenetwork latency. Prepare the networkfor supporting high quality video andvoice communication.• Pricing for Gigabit is closer and closer tothat of 10/100 switching, making it morejustifiable to upgrade to the higher speed.• Gigabit speeds are increasingly beingsupported by new servers and worksta-tions. Prepare the network to deliveroptimum speed.• Migration is easy, with 10-, 100-, and1000Mbps operation that automaticallyadjusts to the maximum available speed.No worries about backward compatibility.Secures the NetworkEssential security features provide userand device authentication, enforce accesscontrol for switch management, andenhance overall network security toprotect critical resources and information.The Switch 3870 also functions as an inte-gral part of the 3Com Quarantine*solution, enabling automatic containmentof security threats.Empowers Application ConvergenceThe Switch 3870 family provides a 10ximprovement in performance with reducednetwork latency. Combined withadvanced quality of service (QoS) andtraffic management features prepares thenetwork to support high quality video andvoice communication.Increases Flexibility and ScalabilityThe Switch 3870 family employs a flexibledesign with user-configurable “dualpersonality” Gigabit Ethernet interfaces,and the ability to stack up to eight switchunits (384 10/100/1000 connectivity ports)that can be managed as a single entity.Each Switch 3870 also has an expansionslot capable of supporting an additional10Gbps full duplex (20Gbps total) high-speed Ethernet connection.Enhances Management and ControlEasy to use and manage, the Switch 3870family is designed to increase businessproductivity by reliably supporting busi-ness applications that drive productivityimprovements.* For details on the 3Com Quarantine solutions, seehttp://www.3com.com/other/pdfs/products/en_US/3com-400915.pdfDATA SHEET