3Com 3CR990B-97, 3CR990B-97-25, 3CR990B-LP-97, 3CR990B-FX-97, 3CR990B-FX-97-25 data sheet

Key Benefits

Upgrade LAN Security without Impacting Network Performance

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3Com® Fast Ethernet Secure Copper

and Fiber Network Interface Cards

LAN Security

3Com® Fast Ethernet Secure NICs help protect LANs with standards based IPSec encryption and authentication offloads.*

Upgradeable Features

These high-performance network connections can be easily upgraded with new features and technologies to meet changing business needs.

Advanced Desktop Performance

Comprehensive Monitoring and Management

Standards-compliant remote control and management—including DMI, PXE, and remote wake up—reduce administration time and costs.

Easy Installation

3Com Connection Assistant’s easy-to- use interface provides selfand assisted-service functions for end users and support technicians.

Intelligent NIC processing offloads* and powerful traffic-control features reduce the burden imposed on the host CPU and accelerate system performance.

Today’s sophisticated networks have evolved well beyond simple file and print sharing. Likewise, enterprise systems are being asked to handle more sophisticated business applications and heavier processing loads. That’s the reasoning behind our 3Com Fast Ethernet Secure Copper and Fiber NICs. Faced with an Internet filled with viruses and worms, companies appreciate how LAN security contributes to network performance and availability. Unfortunately, many have already learned the hard way

that an unprotected network is vulnerable to hostile attacks, the kind that can bring day-to-day operations to a screeching halt and cost thousands of dollars (or more) in lost productivity.

These advanced-platform NICs let IT administrators implement end-to-end LAN security without sacrificing system performance for end users. High-performance features, such as processing offloads* and fiber-optic compatibility, help systems run faster.

*Windows 2003 Server, 2000, or XP operating system required for offload capabilities.

3 C O M ® FAST ETHERNET SECURE COPPER AND FIBER NETWORK INTERFACE CARDS DATA SHEET

The standards-compliant remote management, inventory, and troubleshooting features help reduce administration time and network total cost of ownership (TCO). In short, installing 3Com secure NICs can make the whole LAN faster, more secure, highly available, and easier to manage—which is exactly the kind of innovation you would expect from the company that pioneered smart network connections.

End-to-End LAN Security

Copperand fiber-cabled corporate LANs are protected with the packetlevel security of IPSec. The fiber NIC is additionally resistant to electrical interference and packet snooping. The embedded processor offloads and processes encryption and authentication* tasks, for hardware-based information security. These secure connections work with our other end-to-end LAN security products that include secure switches, perimeter firewalls, and firewall cards for notebooks, servers, and desktops.

Better Performance Today and Beyond

Optimized for Windows 2003 Server, 2000, and XP operating systems, the security processor significantly accelerates system and application response. This custom-designed embedded processor offloads cycleintensive TCP/IP, IPSec, and authentication processing*. The autonegotiating NICs automatically match the throughput of upstream switch or hub ports.

Easy Installation

The 3Com Connection Assistant gives end users and support staff one easy- to-use tool for management, troubleshooting, and repair. Its automated interface provides options for either self or assisted service, helping users get and stay connected.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

3Com Fast Ethernet Secure Copper and Fiber NICs are backed by a Limited Lifetime warranty.

*Windows 2003 Server, 2000, or XP operating system required for offload capabilities.

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