3Com Unveils New Family of Affordable Layer 3 Switches Optimized for Network Edge Deployment.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 2004 Layer 3 Functionality Of New SuperStack(R) 3 Switch 3200 is Ideal for the Small and Medium Office, Branch Office, K-12 Schools and Universities with Segmented Workgroups 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS COMS 3Com Corporation (stock symbol) COMS Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist COMS Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems COMS City of Manchester Stadium (UK) ) today announced a family of workgroup switches A network switch designed for LAN traffic within an enterprise. Contrast with carrier-class switch. that utilize Layer 3 switching for the edge of the network. The SuperStack(R) 3 Switch 3200 family is designed to route traffic across local network segments shared by workgroups, switching this traffic locally rather than relying on routing in the network core. "3Com's solution is a good fit for K-12 public schools," said Bruce Ottens, Network/System Manager, Valley Local Schools District in Ohio. "The dual-use ports provide flexible deployment options and the switch will allow us to segment academic and administrative traffic while improving our network's security. In addition, the web interface is extremely easy to navigate." The SuperStack 3 Switch 3200 switches are cost-effective, easy to configure See configuration. (software) configure - A program by Richard Stallman to discover properties of the current platform and to set up make to compile and install gcc. Cygnus configure was a similar system developed by K. , performance-enhancing and perfect for enterprises and other organizations that perceive a growing need for Layer 3 switching for their workgroups. "The SuperStack 3 Switch 3200 series is much easier to deploy and maintain than comparable switches on the market because of its dynamic routing The ability for a router to forward data via a different route based on the current conditions of the communications circuits. For example, it can adjust for overloaded traffic or failing lines and is much more flexible than static routing, which uses a fixed forwarding path. , which automatically updates the Layer 3 network without network operator intervention," said Shaun Paice, director of workgroup systems See groupware and workgroup-based network. , 3Com. "With the price of Layer 3 switching coming down, more companies are seeing Layer 3 at the edge for workgroups as a quick way to optimize overall network performance, security and stability." Enterprise networks are frequently built in a hierarchical fashion, with groupings of users by geography or organization tied together at the network center or core, and distinct broadcast domains deployed to help scale, secure and improve network stability. Layer 3 switching transmits traffic across these broadcast domains and between the network and the outside world. Layer 3 in an edge switch connected to user desktops sharing multiple domains will optimize performance of the workgroup by locally switching all local traffic, including that destined des·tine tr.v. des·tined, des·tin·ing, des·tines 1. To determine beforehand; preordain: a foolish scheme destined to fail; a film destined to become a classic. 2. for another domain. Key Benefits of the SuperStack 3 Switch 3200: Ease of Use: Easy to deploy and maintain because of its dynamic routing, which automatically updates the Layer 3 network without any manual intervention. Performance: Wirespeed Layer 3 switches with 10/100 desktop connections designed for high performance connectivity. Packet prioritization gives optimal performance for real-time applications such as voice and video. Scalability: Supports up to 2,000 external routes, allowing it to scale as the network grows. Security: Enhances security with standards-based network login Signing in and gaining access to a network server, Web server or other computer system. The process (the noun) is a "login" or "logon," while the act of doing it (the verb) is to "log in" or to "log on. , Access Control Lists, Secure Shell and Secure Sockets Layer (networking, security) Secure Sockets Layer - (SSL) A protocol designed by Netscape Communications Corporation to provide secure communications over the Internet using asymmetric key encryption. encryption The reversible transformation of data from the original (the plaintext) to a difficult-to-interpret format (the ciphertext) as a mechanism for protecting its confidentiality, integrity and sometimes its authenticity. Encryption uses an encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys. . Total Cost of Ownership: Low-cost solution optimized for workgroup edge locations. Pricing and Availability There are two models of the 3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 3200 family. The SuperStack 3 Switch 3226, with 24 10/100 ports and two dual-personality copper / fiber (SFP SFP Small Form-factor Pluggable (optical transceiver module) SFP Société Française de Physique (French Physics Society; Paris) Sfp Svenska Folkpartiet (Finnish: Swedish People~s Party) ) Gigabit ports, has a list price of $845 (USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ). The SuperStack 3 Switch 3250, with 48 10/100 ports and two dual-personality copper / fiber (SFP) Gigabit ports, has a list price of $1,495 (USD). Both switches are expected to be shipping by mid April. About 3Com Corporation 3Com is a leading provider of innovative, practical and high-value voice and data networking products, services and solutions for enterprises of all sizes and public sector organizations. For further information, please visit www.3com.com, or the press site www.3com.com/pressbox. Copyright (C) 2004. 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com, the 3Com logo and SuperStack are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. All other company or product names may be trademarks of their respective holders. |
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