3Com 4800G Getting Started Guide - Page 79

B 3COM NETWORK MANAGEMENT 3Com Network Supervisor 3Com Network Director 3Com has a range of network management applications to address networks of all sizes and complexity, from small and medium businesses through large enterprises. The applications include: ■ 3Com Network Supervisor ■ 3Com Network Director ■ 3Com Network Access Manager ■ 3Com Enterprise Management Suite ■ Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager Details of these and other 3Com Network Management Solutions can be found at www.3com.com/network_management 3Com® Network Supervisor (3NS) is an easy-to-use management application that graphically discovers, maps, and monitors the network and links. It maps devices and connections so you can easily: ■ Monitor stress levels ■ Set thresholds and alerts ■ View network events ■ Generate reports in user-defined formats ■ Launch embedded device configuration tools 3NS is configured with intelligent defaults and the ability to detect network misconfigurations. It can also offer optimization suggestions, making this application ideal for network managers with all levels of experience. To find out more about 3Com Network Supervisor and to download a trial version, go to: www.3com.com/3ns 3Com Network Director (3ND) is a standalone application that allows you to carry out key management and administrative tasks on midsized networks. By using 3ND you can discover, map, and monitor all your 3Com devices on the network. It simplifies tasks such as backup and restore for 3Com device configurations as well as firmware and agent upgrades. 3ND makes it easy to roll out network-wide configuration changes with its intelligent VLAN configuration tools and the powerful template based configuration tools. Detailed statistical monitoring and historical reporting give you visibility into how your network is performing.