Router Open Services Networking Module FIC
Innovative Flexibility Delivers Exceptional Business Value
The 3Com Router Open Services Networking Module (OSN|M) Flexible Interface Card (FIC) provides a highly flexible and cost-effective method of deploying network-centric solutions.
With its 80 Gb hard disk drive and pre-installed, industry-standard Linux operating system, the card allows installation of a wide range of applications that can easily deliver new business-enriching services.
The powerful, flexible design of this FIC extends the capabilities of the Router 6000 Family beyond that of just secure routing, delivering unprecedented functionality and reduced cost of ownership.
Provides an Open and Flexible Platform
The OSN|M FIC uses industry-standard Linux, enabling it to support a very wide range of applications and services, including 3Com and third-party applications and those developed in the open source community.
A software development kit (SDK), which provides all the tools and documentation needed to develop additional applications for use on the FIC, is also available.
Reduces Cost of Ownership
By embedding applications within the OSN|M FIC, the need for additional appliances or devices is reduced, eliminating redundant management of multiple devices and lowering capital expenditures and reducing operating costs.
Because of the flexible and open nature of the Open Services Networking FIC, new applications can be loaded onto it as organizational needs change, without having to acquire additional hardware.
Integrates Data Flow and Management
The Open Services Networking FIC when installed is a fully integrated part of the Router 6000. All data flows to it can occur across the backplane of the router, ensuring maximum performance and reliability.
Management of the OSN FIC is fully integrated within the router. The Open Services Networking Control Agent (OSN|CA) provides simple point-and-click installation of applications, authenticated and secure communication with the router itself, and other tools such as upgrade and rollback for the applications on the FIC.
The agent also communicates directly with the host router to initiate and manage traffic flows, seamlessly and automatically. CLI and SNMP management tools are also supported.
