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3COM 4500 10/100 FAMILY
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
FEATURE DESCRIPTION
IEEE 802.1X network access control Standards-based security combined with RADIUS authentication
RADIUS Authenticated Device Access Authentication of attached devices via MAC address for additional level of (RADA)
endpoint security
Access Control Lists (ACLs) Enable usage policies at each point of access to the network via the switch
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andwidth rate limiting and protocol Enforce controls on each port for efficient use of network resources and filtering
prioritization of delay-sensitive VoIP traffic
PoE support Internal power supply provides a total PoE power budget of 300 Watts to
PoE-enabled devices like IP phones; optional supplemental power available
“Dual-personality” Gigabit Ethernet Choice of copper or fiber media for flexible uplinks
interfaces
Multicast filtering and Rapid Spanning Improve QoS, scalability and network availability
Tree Protocol support
Dynamic routing Routing Information Protocol (RIP) allows automatic updating of Layer 3
network topologies
Secure management Authentication and encryption of management traffic via Secure Shell
(SSH v2) and SNMP v3
3Com Operating System Proven software featured in 3Com premium enterprise switches such as
the Switch 5500, 7700 and 8800 families
Service and Support Backed by 3Com Global Services and authorized partners with
demonstrated expertise in network assessment, implementation and
maintenance
CAMPUS LAN CONFIGURATION SUPPORTED BY THE SWITCH
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