96APPENDIX B: CHOOSING A SOFTWARE PACKAGE

Table 7 NETBuilder II Software Package Migration to 11.3

Recommended Upgrade

 

Notes

 

 

 

From Version 11.0

To Version 11.3

 

AC (DPE)

AC (DPE)

 

DW (DPE)

DW (DPE)

 

DE (DPE)

DE (DPE) or DS (DPE)

The DE package has all the features of DW plus 56-bit

 

 

encryption. The DS package has all the features of

 

 

DW plus 128-bit encryption.

From Version 11.1

To Version 11.3

 

AC (DPE)

AC (DPE)

 

DW (DPE)

DW (DPE)

 

DE (DPE)

DE (DPE) or DS (DPE)

The DE package has all the features of DW plus 56-bit

 

 

encryption. The DS package has all the features of

 

 

DW plus 128-bit encryption.

From Version 11.2

To Version 11.3

 

AC (DPE)

AC (DPE)

 

DW (DPE)

DW (DPE)

 

DE (DPE)

DE (DPE) or DS (DPE)

The DE package has all the features of DW plus 56-bit

 

 

encryption. The DS package has all the features of

 

 

DW plus 128-bit encryption.

 

 

 

SuperStack II

Table 8 outlines the recommended migration path from prior version

NETBuilder Upgrade

software packages to the latest packages supported in version 11.3. Use this table

Migration Path

to identify the new software package that is most similar to the package you are

 

currently using.

 

Packages are identified by the two-letter designator of the version string, which is

 

found on your product diskette label.

 

You can also identify the package using:

 

bcmuname -R <device>

Where <device> is the IP address or hostname of the system you are planning to upgrade. Or enter the Enterprise OS user interface command:

SHow -SYS VERsion

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ENTERPRISE OS 11.3 specifications

3Com Enterprise OS 11.3 is a robust network operating system designed specifically for enterprise-level applications, offering a comprehensive suite of features and technologies that enhance network performance, reliability, and security. Engineered for the needs of large organizations, this operating system integrates advanced functionalities that ensure efficient management of network resources.

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The operating system is also designed for scalability, accommodating the growing needs of enterprise environments. Its modular architecture allows for the integration of additional features and services without sacrificing performance. This flexibility makes it suitable for both small businesses and large enterprises, adapting to various networking requirements as they evolve.

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