3com Security Switch 6200 3CR13501-73-ME User Manual

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S E C U R I T Y   S W I T C H   6 2 0 0   D ATA   S H E E T

In the face of an epidemic of Internet hackers
and e-mail viruses, enterprise security has
become a business-critical imperative. But
deploying a truly effective, multiple-service
security solution is very cost- and labor-
intensive. And unless combined with load
balancing, it can result in response lags or
bandwidth bottlenecks. 

The 3Com Security Switch 6200 resolves the
"either/or" dilemma with a unique, inte-
grated platform that eliminates the
traditional barriers associated with managing
disparate appliances, purchasing multiple
software licenses, and configuring load
balancers. This cost-effective, high-perform-
ance security services switch delivers:

• Enterprise-class security services—

including firewalls, spam filters, antivirus
scanners, IDS/IPS, content filtering, and
more 

• Intrusion resistance across multiple

network segments, layers, and services—
inside and outside the perimeter 

• Aggregated monitoring of multiple data

streams through a single IDS sensor, for
improved cost savings, performance, and
manageability

• Exceptional security engine through-

puts—including up to 2 Gbps firewall, 
500 Mbps IDS, and 300 Mbps IPSec VPN

• High-capacity data interface with 16

10/100 Ethernet and 2 Gigabit Ethernet
(fiber or copper) ports

SECURITY

Proven services

Protect against specific or blended threats with port-assigned firewalls, spam filters, antivirus scanners, intru-
sion detection and protection systems (IDS/IPS), content filtering, and more.

Multilayered protection

Improves network’s intrusion resistance across multiple network segments, layers, and services—inside and
outside the perimeter boundaries.

Firewall and VPN

Deliver robust stateful-inspection firewall and IPSec VPN capabilities.

IDS and IPS

Provide real-time monitoring of pre-firewall hacker reconnaissance activity and post-firewall integrity
breaches. 

E-mail and Internet filters

Block viruses, spam, URLs, downloads, and inappropriate content by filtering SMTP, HTTP, HTTS, and FTP
traffic.

PERFORMANCE

Network processor

Aggregates up to 18 data streams into a single sensor, for improved monitoring performance. 

Flow management and 

Delivers exceptional firewall throughput—up to 2 Gbps—while flexibly acceleration software
supporting multiple applications and network zones.

High port density

Includes 16 10/100 Ethernet and 2 Gigabit Ethernet (fiber or copper) ports for outstanding security services
throughput and scalability.

MANAGEMENT

Easy-to-use control panels

Simplify security configuration and management with intuitive menus and web-based interfaces.

Streamlined administration

Controls multiple security services through one integrated platform.

AVAILABILITY

Built-in redundancy

Includes VRRP dual-box stateful synchronization and dual hot-swap power supplies to ensure security services
high availability.

Flexible deployment

Enables installation of security services as needed, with most third-party applications offering 30-day free trial
versions. 

COST-SAVINGS

Integrated platform

Delivers the functionality of several enterprise-class security engines for a fraction of the cost of purchasing
dedicated appliances. 

Software consolidation

Allows existing security licenses to be transferred directly to the security platform.

Aggregated monitoring

Enables monitoring of up to 18 traffic streams from one IDS license.

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 Security Switch 6200