6LANPLEX® 6000 EXTENDED SWITCHING SOFTWARE

Extended Switching Release 8.0.0 or greater of Extended Switching Software requires a Software minimum of 2 MB of memory on Ethernet/FDDI Switching Modules

Requirement (EFSMs). Memory configuration may vary. If you have an EFSM with 1 MB of memory, you can order a memory upgrade. Contact your sales representative.

To determine the amount of memory on the EFSM, you can either look at the lower ejector tab label or use the system display command from the top level of the Administration Console. EFSMs with only 1 MB of memory will have blank lower ejector tabs. EFSMs with minimum of 2 MB of memory have “2MB” on the lower ejector tab labels.

Release Highlights This release contains updated system diagnostics. for 8.0.2

Release Highlights This release contains the following items: for 8.0.1

Support for IP routing on the FDDI Switching Module (FSM)

Several problem fixes, which have been implemented at this release

Release Highlights This release contains the following items: for 8.0.0

Support for the FDDI Switching Module (FSM)

Support for the EFSM TP-DDI Module

Support for RMON

RMON MIB support

State field added to interface display

System menu item upTime added

New FDDI MAC statistic rxErrors

New fields added to FDDI MAC summary and detail displays

Configurable Source Route hop count limit

LANplex MIB support updates

Bridge MIB support for the FSM

New If MIB

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3Com manual Lanplex 6000 Extended Switching Software

6000 specifications

The 3Com 6000 series, launched in the late 1990s, was a significant advancement in networking technology, designed to meet the growing demands of enterprise-level networking. This series provided powerful solutions for businesses seeking reliable, efficient, and scalable networking capabilities.

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One of the standout features of the 3Com 6000 was its advanced switching capabilities. The series employed high-performance switching technologies that supported various protocols, including Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet. This versatility made it suitable for diverse environments, from small offices to large corporate settings. The 3Com 6000 switches were engineered to deliver high throughput and low latency, crucial for applications requiring real-time data transfer.

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Security was another significant concern addressed by the 3Com 6000. The series incorporated robust security features, including access control lists (ACLs) and VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) support. These features allowed network administrators to segment traffic and enforce security policies, protecting sensitive data and ensuring compliance with organizational standards.

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In summary, the 3Com 6000 series stood out for its modularity, advanced switching capabilities, extensive management tools, strong security features, and energy efficiency. It represented a forward-thinking solution for enterprises aiming to build robust network infrastructures capable of supporting a wide range of applications and services. As organizations increasingly relied on networked systems, the 3Com 6000 played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of enterprise networking.