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3 C O M ® R O U T E R 6 0 0 0 FA M I LY D ATA S H E E T Key Features Enterprise-Class Design The 3Com Router 6000 family supports enterprise-level routing in a secure converged network with: · Advanced security and control · Voice and data integration · Standards-based interoperability · Next-generation network readiness · Sophisticated management capabilities · World-class service, support, and training · End-to-end solutions Advanced Security and Control Today's enterprises can reduce operational spending by utilizing a mix of public and private high-speed WAN connections. By deploying an Internet-based WAN strategy, a business can take advantage of available high-bandwidth, yet low-cost offerings. However, using the public Internet can expose an organization's network to numerous security threats. The 3Com Router 6000 family helps secure sensitive client and company information against unauthorized access by incorporating 3Com's layered approach to security. These security and control features include AAA, RADIUS authentication support, stateful packet inspection firewall, denial of service blocking (DoS), Access Control Lists (ACLs). L2TP and IPSec VPNs with 3DES and AES encryption further help provide secure networks. The embedded stateful packet inspection firewall also includes support for ACLs, GRE (generic routing encapsulation), NAT (network address translation), and NAT traversal and application-specific firewalls, allowing mission-critical business applications to operate through the firewall and across the VPN. Voice and Data Integration The Router 6000 family delivers advanced Quality of Service (QoS), including DiffServ support for traffic management capabilities. Utilizing IP differentiated services for applications, the routers are equipped to handle the most demanding voice and data networking, helping assure the level of service required for business operations. Bundled with IEEE 802.1p prioritization and IEEE 802.1Q VLAN support, the routers help provide the service levels required to maintain expected quality and productivity; for example, just the right bandwidth and frame latency for delay-sensitive traffic and applications such as voice over IP or video. The network is enabled to effectively expedite application and data delivery- even during times of heavy network use. Voice modules deliver versatile support of analog and digital voice. This lets enterprises, managed service providers, and service providers directly connect the public switched telephone network (PSTN) and traditional telephony equipment-private branch exchange (PBX), key system, analog telephones, fax machines, etc.-to the Router 6000. Standards-Based Interoperability 3Com routers can be confidently used in a mixed-vendor network, as they have been designed to be standards-compliant and interoperable. Independent third party testing by The Tolly Group enables these routers to display the "Tolly Verified" mark of distinction. Next-Generation Network Readiness Utilizing Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) in the Router 6000, larger enterprises can simplify the routing configuration of an existing network infrastructure and provide scalable Layer 2 or Layer 3 VPNs throughout their corporate network. This benefit can increase network efficiency in delivering services that utilize MPLS. Sophisticated Management Capabilities GUI management of the router is supported by the 3Com Enterprise Management Suite or by the 3Com Router Manager that is included with 3Com Network Director. These applications provide sophisticated router management, including bulk-updating of remote router code and configuration backup, auto-trap setup and monitoring, router system status, and historical reporting. An intuitive and easy-to-use CLI interface can be accessed directly, or remotely via Telnet, Secure Shell, or Rlogin; other management applications may also be used. In addition, the Info Center diagnostic tool, available through the CLI interface, quickly diagnoses trouble spots and reports back for quick and immediate action. World-Class Service, Support, and Training The 3Com Router 6000 family is backed by 3Com Global Services and its authorized partners' expertise in network assessment, implementation, and maintenance. Trained personnel-competent in a variety of network environments-provide assistance through all phases of the network lifecycle with services that include, but are not limited to, project management, troubleshooting, and training. End-to-End Solutions The Router 6000 family complements a broad portfolio of 3Com enterprise and small office secure converged network solutions: TippingPoint™ Intrusion Prevention Systems; the 3Com Router 3000 and 5000 families, SuperStack® switches, 3Com Switch 8800, 7700, and 5500, and VCX™ and NBX® IP telephony solutions for enterprises; and OfficeConnect® routers, firewalls and switches for small offices. 2