3com Switch 8800 Firewall Module 3C17546 Data Sheet

An affordable stateful
security firewall 
module designed to
protect enterprises
from attacks originating
inside and outside 
of their networks

DATA SHEET

The 3Com

®

Switch 8800 Firewall Module is an affordable stateful security

firewall designed to protect enterprises from attacks originating inside
and outside of their networks. 

This module represents a new era of integrated network security for the
3Com Switch 8800 solution. It occupies a single I/O slot and includes an
onboard operating system as well as custom hardware designed for high-
speed packet filtering, switching, protection, analysis and reporting. 
The Firewall Module also:

Occupies any I/O slot in the chassis and is hot swappable;

Interfaces directly with the Switch 8800 high-capacity backplane;

Fully utilizes the internal crossbar switching capabilities of the
Switch 8800; and, 

Includes eight Gigabit SFP ports on the front panel, which can be
utilized in conjunction with the firewall or separately as regular
switching/routing ports.

Until now, the perimeters of enterprise networks were protected against
external attacks and threats by firewalls at the edge. However, according
to security experts, the majority of today’s threats originate in the internal
network, making it the most serious concern. The Switch 8800 Firewall
Module, which is tightly integrated within the Switch 8800 system, 
provides companies with the flexibility they need to defend their 
networks from both outside and inside risks.

The Firewall Module operates in either routed or transparent mode, and
delivers the following capabilities:

High-efficiency packet filtering 

Stateful detection security technology

Transparent proxy

In-depth statistical analysis functions

Broad range of security protection measures

Multiple analytical and management tools

Various log types and functions

Email alarm for firewall events

3Com

®

Switch 8800 Firewall Module

3Com Switch 8800 Firewall Module