Specification Sheet

DATA SHEET
Key Benefits
XRN Technology
3Com XRN
™
(eXpandable Resilient
Networking) technology allows
implementation of high availability
configurations using two intercon-
nected Switch 4050s, Switch 4060s, or
Switch 4070s, scaling the backbone to
48 wirespeed Gigabit Layer 3 switch-
ing ports.
Performance
3Com’s custom ASIC architecture
delivers 56 Gbps multilayer switching
capacity, providing wirespeed
performance across all ports, with a
forwarding rate of more than 40 Mpps,
minimizing network congestion.
Reliable and Serviceable Hardware
A durable, 2RU metal chassis offers
high availability hardware features
such as redundant, load sharing and
hot-swappable power supplies, in
addition to hot-swappable fan trays
and GBIC and SFP transceivers.
High Availability Features
High availability software and
management features, including Link
Aggregation, Resilient Links, Spanning
Tree and Rapid Spanning Tree (802.1w),
seven groups of RMON, and email
alerts, facilitate highly available net-
work designs for the core backbone.
Advanced Network Control
Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 func-
tionality such as multicast filtering,
virtual LANs, and multilayer traffic
classification and prioritization improve
traffic control across the network.
Layer 3 Switching
Layer 3 switching capabilities such as
support for IP unicast routing using
static routes, RIP/RIPv2, CIDR, and
UDP Helper, enhance performance,
provide network control and security,
and enable logical network segmentation.
Advanced Security Capabilities
Security features such as RADIUS client
support and Routed Access Control
Lists ensure authorized user access to
network resources. Application
Filtering enables the switch to identify
and discard unauthorized applications
from consuming network bandwidth.
Powerful Management
3Com
®
Network Supervisor (trial copy
included) discovers, maps, monitors,
and issues alerts for easy network
administration. An intuitive interface
eases network-wide setup of switch
traffic prioritization. The 3Com
Network Supervisor Advanced Package
(separately sold) provides advanced
configuration capabilities such as
bulk software upgrades.
Webcache Support
Web traffic can be automatically
redirected to a 3Com SuperStack
®
3
Webcache, improving web performance
and easing network administration.
Flexibility
A combination of integrated 1000BASE-
SX, 10/100/1000, GBIC and SFP ports
supports a variety of cabling plants
and network designs. An expansion
slot accommodates an optional four-port
Gigabit module for even greater
flexibility.
3Com
®
Switch 40x0 Family