3com Switch 8800 Firewall Module 2000Mbit/s hardware firewall

The 3Com Switch 8800 Firewall Module delivers an unprecedented level of security integrated within the Switch 8800 system.

This module provides a stateful firewall that operates in either routed or transparent mode, and offers security features such as high-efficiency packet filtering, transparent proxy, stateful detection and more. In addition to this broad range of security protection measures defending at the network layer, multiple analytical and management tools are provided to fully protect the network.

Designed for the needs of medium-sized enterprises, the module has its own operating system, allowing the firewall processes to be separate from the switch processing. By embedding the firewall within the module, the need for additional appliances or devices is reduced, eliminating redundant management of multiple devices and lowering capital expenditures and reducing operating costs.

The Firewall Module occupies any I/O (payload) slot in the Switch 8800 chassis, is hot swappable, and interfaces directly with the high-capacity switch backplane, fully utilizing the internal switching capabilities of the switch.