Datasheet

Provides up to 56 Gigabit Layer 2/3/4 ports per switch and up to 448 Gigabit ports in a stack eight units high, managed as a single-IP entity
Equipped with four dual-purpose ports on each switch providing either 10/100/1000 or SFP Fast
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/Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
Offers optional 1- and 2-port 10-Gigabit and 8-port SFP Gigabit modules for links to the network core
Delivers wirespeed and line-rate performance on all ports
Offers OSPF and multicast routing, 3Com XRN stacking technology and IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet
Provides high resiliency and continuous availability with active load sharing and support for ultra-fast failover recovery
Implements multilayer distributed security including ACLs, DES 56/168-bit
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encryption, IEEE 802.1X network login and RADA authentication
Prioritizes converged network traffic with advanced CoS/QoS and other features to ensure high levels of service for latency-sensitive applications
Supports advanced enterprise switching technology including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), VLAN VPN (Q-in-Q) and others
Leverages existing power schemes in data centers and switching infrastructures with built-in support for both AC and DC power
Consolidates administrative control and enhances core-to-edge visibility with an operating system shared with 3Com modular switches and routers
Offers an SFP-based model with 24 SFP Gigabit ports, four of which are dual-purpose
Backed by top-flight service, support and training from 3Com and 3Com authorized partners
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
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Two of the four SFP ports are capable of supporting Fast Ethernet fiber, via 1000BASE-X compatible SFP transceivers 3CSFP9-81 and 3CSFP9-82.
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168-bit encryption not available in all countries. Refer to www.3com.com for details.
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3COM SWITCH 5500G GIGABIT FAMILY