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3COM 4500G GIGABIT FAMILY
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
FEATURE
DESCRIPTION
Layer 3 dynamic (RIP) routing
Gives additional flexibility in deployment to boost network performance
Voice-ready networking
Automatic prioritization of voice traffic, secure voice traffic with voice VLAN, and
Power over Ethernet models
IEEE 802.1X network access control
Standards-based security combined with RADIUS authentication
RADIUS Authenticated Device Access
Authentication of attached devices via MAC address for an additional level of
(RADA)
endpoint security
Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Enable usage policies at each point of access to the network via the switch
Bandwidth rate limiting and protocol
Enforce controls on each port for efficient use of network resources and prioritization
filtering
of delay-sensitive VoIP traffic
“Dual-personality” Gigabit Ethernet
Choice of copper or fiber media for flexible uplinks
interfaces
Choice of 10G connections
Plug-in modules give 10-Gigabit flexibility. Choose XFP or SFP+ interface types for fiber
links, or copper-based CX4 local connections
100 MB and 1000 MB fiber
Use SFPs to add fiber connections to the network. Dual-speed support makes network
connections
migration easier
Multicast filtering and Rapid
Improve QoS, scalability and network availability
Spanning Tree protocol support
Secure management
Authentication and encryption of management traffic via Secure Shell (SSH v2),
SSL/HTTPS, and SNMP v2
3Com Operating System
Proven software featured in 3Com premium enterprise switches such as the Switch 8800,
7700, 5500, 5500G and 4200G families and enterprise routers like the Router 6000, 5000
and 3000 families
Service and Support
Backed by 3Com Global Services and authorized partners with demonstrated expertise in
network assessment, implementation and maintenance
Switch 4500G 2-Port 10-Gigabit
Module (XFP) (3C17766)