3Com 3C13701 Installation Manual

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1 OVERVIEWIntroduction 3Com 5000 Routers are intended for use on enterprise-level networks. Depending onthe network size, 3Com 5000 Routers can either be core routers on small and mediumenterprise networks, or access routers for network branches on some large-sizedenterprise networks. Therefore, 3Com 5000 Routers are suitable for the application onthe carrier-level networks, such as telecom management networks and billing networks.3Com 5000 Routers adopt modular design and provide multiple optional MIMs(Multifunctional Interface Modules) and SICs (Smart Interface Cards). In addition theyprovide two host types: AC-powered and DC-powered.3Com 5000 Routers adopt high speed PowerPC microprocessor and the networkoperation system platform developed by 3Com Corporation. Besides the benefit ofsimple configuration, the router provides rich network security features, and supportsdumb terminal access, SNA (Systems Network Architecture)/DLSw (Data-Link Switching),IP multicast, ATM, MPLS and abundant QoS (Quality of Service) features. Thereby, 3Com5000 Routers can operate together with other 3Com series routers and Ethernetswitches to provide overall end-to-end network solutions for clients in industries such astelecommunication, ISP, finance, taxation, public security, and transportation,medium-and-large-sized enterprises.3Com 5000 Routers provide the following features:High-PerformanceProcessor3Com 5000 Routers use high-performance processors to process all the integratedinterface data. All the performance indices, such as packet processing capacity,maximum traffic on interfaces, delay, frame drop rate, restoration period due tooverloading of the system and system reset period, can meet users’ requirements.Multiple InterfaceCard/InterfaceModule Options3Com 5000 Routers provide SIC slots and MIM slot, where you can install various typesof SICs and MIMs. The available interfaces include synchronous/asynchronous serialinterface, asynchronous serial interface, T1/CT1/PRI interface, E1/CE1/PRI interface, BRIS/T and U interfaces, Ethernet interface (including FE/GE, electrical interface and fiberinterface), ADSL/G.SHDSL interface, ATM 25M/155M interface, and so on. SICs or MIMscan be changed or extended as needed. Thereby, the investment that has been made canbe protected to the maximum degree.Multiple Channels ofAsynchronous SerialInterface Access■ Connected to PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) via the asynchronous serialinterface, the router can work as a small Internet access server.■ With an analog Modem interface card, the router can be directly connected to PSTNto serve as a small access server.Ethernet AccessSolutionBy extending SICs and MIMs, 3Com 5000 Routers can provide multiple forms of Ethernetinterfaces, such as optical/electrical interface, 10/100/1000Mbps interface. Thereby, thenetworking capability of the router can be significantly improved.