4
Predictable Performance
with the SuperStack II
Platform
The unique SuperStack II system
gives the SuperStack II NETBuilder
SI platforms unmatched perfor-
mance and reliability advantages,
setting them apart from comparable
platforms. 3Com SuperStack II sys-
tems integrate router operations for
WAN connections with hubs and
switches for local networking with
configurations that provide an
added level of flexibility and fault
tolerance, including RPS and UPS.
Predictable system performance is
guaranteed with the ability to per-
form simultaneous functions, such
as compression and data prioritiza-
tion, without compromising the
ability to handle as many additional
packet-handling functions as
needed. 3Com is the only vendor to
offer a complete Fast Ethernet solu-
tion in such a wide range of
stackable platforms.
Flexible WAN Services
The routers’ FlexWAN ports sup-
port leased dial, Frame Relay, X.25,
async, and SMDS, with FlexWAN
cables that support virtually all elec-
trical interfaces including RS-449,
RS-232, V.35, EIA 530, X.21, as
well as DTE and DCE connections.
All these features combined provide
the market’s most flexible WAN
services platform.
Smart Processing
Smart Processing is 3Com’s
commitment to providing the
lowest total cost of network
ownership by offering robust
yet simple LAN-to-WAN solu-
tions. Smart Processing
transforms today’s complex
WAN access into secure, scal-
able, integrated IP-based
solutions that deliver:
Security.
Seamless access to
public or private networks
while preserving network
integrity
Control.
Powerful Web-based
applications for simplified net-
work management
Scalability.
Simple remote
office connectivity with pre-
dictable network performance
and future growth capabilities
Availability.
Embedded
reliability to meet the
service requirements of
every business
SuperStack II
NETBuilder SI
5xx series
NETBuilder II
8-slot bridge/router
Automated
teller machine
WAN
Automated
teller machine
Automated
teller machine
T1
ISDN back up
Leased Line/FR
up to T1/E1
Branch Office
Central Office
FlexWAN serial ports
SNA/Legacy Device Support
The SuperStack II NETBuilder SI 5xx series
routers provide complete SNA/legacy
support with bisync conversion and
QLLC features. Increased serial
connectivity allows a branch office to
connect multiple SNA/legacy devices
such as automated teller machines for
a convenient one-box solution.
