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Switch 8800 10-slot, 360 Gbps Starter Kit, C19 10G Ethernet Switching for the Largest Enterprises
The 3Com© Switch 8800 Family of intelligent, multilayer modular LAN switches is ideal for enterprise environments where non-stop availability of critical applications and the highest performance, security, and granular control are required.

The Switch 8800 Family provides unparalleled investment protection for the enterprise with industry-leading scalability and a flexible modular architecture, delivering high performance Gigabit and 10-Gigabit switching and routing.

This Starter Kit enables end-to-end connectivity and network application control with a 10-slot chassis— with two slots supporting dual load-sharing switch fabrics and 8 slots for any combination of switching I/O modules, supporting up to 32 10-Gigabit ports or 384 10/100/1000 ports— and preinstalled single switch fabric, power supply, and fan tray.

All Switch 8800 models share the same future-proof architecture, scalable up to 1.44 Terabits per second capacity, for maximum long term investment protection.

Starter Kits for all models include the chassis, a single switch fabric, power supply, and fan tray. Switch 8800 I/O switching modules are ordered separately.

A redundant switch fabric is an option available for the Switch 8800 for added performance and resiliency. With dual switch fabrics installed, both operate in an active, load-sharing fashion, doubling aggregate system performance while also ensuring the highest level of resiliency.

Additional options for the Switch 8800 Family include:

- Redundant, load sharing power supplies.
- Advanced Feature Software.
- Transceivers: XENPAK and XFP 10-Gigabit Ethernet transceivers, SFP Gigabit Ethernet.
- Spares.
- Backplane capacity of up to 960 Gbps, and 480 Gbps bandwidth (with dual fabrics); maximum aggregate throughput 286 Mpps.
- 10-slot modular switch, with two fabric and 8 payload slots.
- Local switching on modules: increases performance and reduces latency for enhanced application performance, improving the quality of video and voice traffic.
- High-density 10/100/1000 modules: up to 48 ports per module, or 384 ports per system (Switch 8814) for expandable capacity in large enterprise environments.
- Optional IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE): simplifies network deployment allowing both power and data connectivity via a single cabling infrastructure.
- Optional IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE): simplifies network deployment allowing both power and data connectivity via a single cabling infrastructure.
- Hardware Multicast Routing: reduced packet loss and latency times are vital for voice and video.
- Network Login: blocks all packets onto the network until users are authenticated (IEEE 802.1X RADIUS) to increase network security and enables user accountability.
- Access Control Lists (ACL's): constrains users to areas of the network they are authorized for, using Layer.
- Layer 3 Protocol Authentication: MD5 authentication prevents unauthorized Layer 3 devices joining the network, reducing snooping.
- Traffic classification: rule based packet identification (e.g. voice) and prioritization to improve quality, or block unwanted applications.
- Bandwidth rate limiting: both input and output queues control traffic and prevent saturation based on application or location.
- Bandwidth management: both input and output queues provide packet prioritization and management to prevent packet discard or delay due to congestion; vital for voice and video.
- Switch fabric redundancy available for all chassis, with purchase of second 3Com Switch 8800 360 Gbps Fabric.
- Advanced Feature Software: BGP4 (Border Gateway Protocol version 4), IS-IS (Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System), and SNMP v3 (Simple Network Management Protocol version 3) encryption available with purchase of 3Com Switch 8800 Advanced Feature Software.
- 3Com Operating System, proven software shared across our premium enterprise products, consolidates administrative control over the switching infrastructure when using 3Com management application software such as 3Com Enterprise Management Suite and 3Com Network Director.