3com 5000 Manual De Usuario

About the Router 5000 13

This section introduces the 3Com

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 Router 5000 and describes how it can 

be used in your network. It also describes the different models of 
Router 5000, including:

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The 3Com Router 5000 Family is intended for use on enterprise-level 
networks. The Router 5000 Family is ideal for use as core routers on small 
and medium enterprise networks, or access routers for network branches 
on large-sized enterprise networks. The Router 5000 is suitable for 
applications on carrier-level networks, such as telecom management 
networks and billing networks. The Router 5000 features a modular 
design and accepts multiple optional MIMs (Multi-functional Interface 
Modules) and SICs (Smart Interface Cards).

The Router 5000 Family uses high-speed microprocessors and 3Com’s 
network operation system platform. The router provides simple 
configuration, rich network security features, and supports dumb 
terminal access, SNA (Systems Network Architecture)/DLSw (Data-Link 
Switching), IP multicast, ATM, MPLS and abundant QoS (Quality of 
Service) features.

The Router 5000 provide the following features:

The Router 5000 uses 

high-performance processors to handle all the integrated interface data, 
such as packet processing capacity, maximum traffic on interfaces, delay, 
frame drop rate, restoration period due to overloading of the system, and 
system reset period.