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X5 AND X506 UNIFIED SECURITY PLATFORMS
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FEATURES HIGHLIGHTS
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Feature Description
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LEXIBLE SECURITY ZONE CONTAINMENT
Support for multiple DMZs Lets administrators deploy one or more DMZs for greater security of
publicly available resources.
Flexible security zones and enforcement Enables segmentation of the network into multiple zones, allowing
greater IPS and firewall control between resources or networks; allows
creation of wired/wireless, student/teacher, and similar networks.
Inter-LAN firewall and IPS Allows segmentation and inspection between IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagged
networks.
Intrinsic high-availability and Helps ensure maximum uptime and availability
stateful network redundancy modes
NETWORK TRANSPARENCY
Seamless deployment; no IP or Simplifies installation and saves time; eliminates the risk of hackers
MAC address and no changes needed discovering devices on the network.
to network configuration
High-speed, low-latency operation Enables devices to be deployed without impacting performance; delivers
high-quality convergence services.
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3COM X5 UNIFIED SECURITY PLATFORM: SMALL OFFICE AND TELEWORKER APPLICATION
Offsite and Small Office Workers are Protected
Offsite workers can safely connect through VPN to the
home office with the 3Com X5 Unified Security Platform,
knowing the X5 platform is protecting them from internet
and intranet threats. At the office, the X5 device segments
the network into multiple zones, allowing greater IPS and
firewall control.








