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NETBuilder II Intelligent Routers

Scalability, high bandwidth, and port capacity for todays mission-critical networks

NETBuilder II routers provide high performance, network availability, and scalable growth, along with VPN tunneling and security applications to build secure remote access, intranets, and extranets. The platforms offer flexibility with 4-slot, 8-slot, and 8-slot extended chassis that all accept regular and extended format modules

Key Benefits:
High performance. Multiprocessing architecture in the Dual-Processor Engine (DPE) plus module provides added intelligence by offloading the WAN grooming tasks to the coprocessor, and adds control over the WAN links without compromising packet-processing performance. Hardware and software resiliency for high availability. Dual power supplies, hot swap, hot plug and play, and dual PC Card slots provide the flexibility and reliability needed for mission-critical environments, and disaster recovery features provide quick network recovery, reducing costly downtime. Proven scalability. Boundary Routing architecture provides a simple mechanism for network growth. Legacy support. The comprehensive suite of protocols to support IBM customers includes DLSw Version 2, APPN/HPR, SDLC, and BSC. Low cost of ownership. WAN grooming, which includes compression, lowers your WAN service cost, and VPN technology lets you set up a cost-saving public IP-based intranet/extranet infrastructure.

3Coms powerful NETBuilder II routers combine leading-edge technology with a flexible, modular design to satisfy your internetworking needs today and in the future. The routers integrate both WAN (Frame Relay, ISDN, leased lines, and ATM) and LAN (Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI, and ATM) technologies, delivering the most effective solution for LAN/WAN bandwidth mismatch. The platforms support virtual private network (VPN) applications for secure remote access and intranet/extranet connectivity. NETBuilder feature-rich software provides the flexibility and intelligence required to meet todays rapidly changing internetworking

requirements. It delivers a full set of protocols, including IP, IPX, AppleTalk, SNA, Vines, and DECnet. In addition, the valueadded functions such as compression, encryption, prioritization, and disaster recovery provide the most efficient options to maximize the utilization of WAN connectivity. With its selection of chassis sizes, hot-swappable interface modules, full-featured software packages, and management facilities, the NETBuilder II router provides unsurpassed WAN value.

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NETBuilder II Features and Benefits

Features
Performance
DPE Processor Bandwidth Grooming Minimal degradation from complex WAN processing tasks. Customers can optimize their WAN utilization to fit their needs through the use of Prioritization, Bandwidth Reservation, Bandwidth-on-Demand, and Load Balancing services. Range of compression algorithms (packet-based, history-based, and tiny-gram) provides the ability to maximize the use of the WAN pipe. Helps system administrators optimize network traffic flow while planning for future resource requirements.

Benefits

Compression Proactive management tools

Network Availability
Serviceability Hot swap Significantly reduces the amount of network downtime in the event of failure. The NETBuilder II router provides the ability to replace an interface module without disruption to the other modules in the unit. New interface modules can be inserted into an active NETBuilder II router and can be automatically recognized without disrupting network activity. A second PC Card slot is available on the DPE plus module providing flexible storage capacity, reliable booting, and easy software updates. Aids in reducing downtime by providing immediate diagnostic evaluations and automatic memory dumps in the event of a system failure. Provides redundancy to ensure network availability (available option for NETBuilder II 8-slot and 8-slot extended chassis). Standards-based solution providing transparent fail-over of default gateway for LAN-based clients. Automatic fail-over to a dial-up line in the event of primary line failure. Allows translation of network IP addresses for usage outside that network. Controls access and data into and out of the network. Provides standard-based scalable data security for router-to-router applications.

Hot plug and play Dual flash system Diagnostic support Reliability Dual power supply Router redundancy Disaster recovery Security Control Network Address Translation Built-in Internet Firewall IPsec

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Features
Cost of Ownership
Range and flexibility of products WAN services Multiple chassis offering with a complete selection of hardware and software components to meet customer demands and requirements. ISDN, Frame Relay, ATM, leased lines, and other line types meet customers WAN connectivity needs while WAN grooming features reduce service costs. Plug-and-play routing simplifies network expansion and eases router administration. Centralized Management application supports Configuration and Change Management, Performance, Security, and Fault Management. Network managers can store configuration files off-line in an ASCII text file, allowing off-line manipulation using a standard ASCII text editor. Allows distribution of software updates and configuration changes from a central location. The NETBuilder II router can support more than 60,000 routes, enabling room for future growth and direct Internet connectivity. Link State protocols, OSPF and NLSP, provide standards-based proven scalability for large internetworks. These protocols consume less WAN bandwidth allowing greater availability for data traffic. Extensive IBM SNA multiprotocol options, such as DLSw Version 2 (RFC 2166), allow users to integrate large networks. The ability to support multiple logical connections across high-speed pipes. Comprehensive LAN and WAN interface modules to support todays common media can be installed in any NETBuilder chassis system.

Benefits

Manageability
Boundary Routing technology Graphical management applications ASCII-based configurations Remote upgrade utilities

Scalability
Large routing tables Scalable protocols

High-capacity tunneling Virtual network support Hardware modularity

How NETBuilder II Chassis and Modules Work Together to Give You Scalable Growth
You can install any NETBuilder II interface module extended or regular format, MP (multiprocessor) or non-MP modulesin any NETBuilder II 4-slot, 8-slot, or 8-slot extended chassis. Whats more, you can mix extended and regular modules in the same chassis, and you can add, move,
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or exchange interface modules without disrupting other modules. This any-to-any compatibility and hot-swap support ensures scalable, cost-effective network growth.

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Configuration example: 1 DPE, 1 extendedformat module, and 2 regular-format modules

Configuration example: 1 DPE, 2 extendedformat modules, and 4 regular-format modules

Configuration example: 1 DPE, 8 extendedformat modules

NETBuilder II 4-Slot Chassis

n Up to 4 regular-format modules or n Up to 2 extended-format modules or n Combination of regular-format and extended-format modules

NETBuilder II 8-Slot Chassis

n Up to 8 regular-format modules or n Up to 4 extended-format modules or n Any combination of regular-format and extended-format modules n Optional dual-power supply

NETBuilder II 8-Slot Extended Chassis

n Up to 8 regular-format modules or n Up to 8 extended-format modules or n Any combination of regular-format and extended-format modules

3Coms powerful NETBuilder products let you implement any combination of LAN and WAN connections to meet your needs (see diagram below).
NETBuilder II WAN Extender for ISDN or Channelized T1/E1
Smart Processing is 3Coms commitment to providing the lowest total cost of network ownership by offering robust yet simple LAN-to-WAN solutions. Smart Processing transforms todays complex WAN access into secure, scalable integrated IP-based solutions that deliver: n Security Seamless access to public or private networks while preserving network integrity. n Control Powerful Web-based applications for simplified network management. n Scalability Simple remote office connectivity with predictable network performance and future growth capabilities. n Availability Embedded reliability to meet the service requirements of every business.
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The DPE EZBuilt System includes the NETBuilder II chassis, DPE module, and a 20 MB Flash card pre-loaded with the Extended WAN software package. IBM SNA Connections
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Extending Network Reach with 3Coms Boundary Routing System Architecture

3Coms Boundary Routing system architecture lets you add remote sites to your network without adding complexity or administrative costs. The system works in small to midsize remote offices having one LAN segment and one active WAN connection to a main site. Boundary Routing architecture delivers complete routing functionality to each remote location, easily and affordably. Installing a router at the remote site becomes a plug-and-play operation. Software updates and configuration changes are handled transparently over the WAN by a NETBuilder II router or any

other central-site capable NETBuilder routing platform at the main site. Centrally located administrators manage the routing complexity for many remote sites. Included in the Boundary Routing solution are the SNA boundary routers. These routers provide the same functionality as the other boundary routers, but have been optimized for SNA traffic. The routing architecture automatically prioritizes SNA traffic over other protocol traffic providing predictable SNA performance. With its cost-saving and time-reducing benefits, Boundary Routing architecture is the ideal choice for leveraging administrative expertise in growing organizations.

Data Compression
3Coms history-based or perpacket link compression reduces the size of both headers and data in packets sent over serial lines, letting the lines carry two to four times as much traffic at no additional charge. With the DPE, the second processor is dedicated to data compression leaving the main processor to do packet processing.

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Protect Your Network with Back-Up PC Cards

Central and regional site concentrations are important areas of convergence on your network, so protect your network by purchasing extra blank PC Cards for dual images and full dump capabilities. You may also use the network management station to contain backup configuration files of different routes. You should also keep a few PC Cards with boot images on hand for emergencies.

High-Speed Links
Connecting FDDI, Fast Ethernet backbones, and ATM (via an MP ATMLink OC-3c module or HSSI WAN module), links to NETBuilder II routers provide fast access to high-speed network resources.
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SuperStack II NETBuilder SI routers provide high-speed Fast Ethernet connections to workgroup concentratorswhich support shared or switched 10 Mbps Ethernet and 100 Mbps Fast Ethernetwhile connecting to other LAN and WAN services.

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3Com SuperStack II systems are able to integrate stackable routers for WAN connections with your choice of stackable hubs, port switch hubs, and switches, with an optional Uninterruptible or Redundant Power System for an entire stackto provide a new level of network integration, fault tolerance, manageability, and flexibility.

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Virtual Private Networking

3Com VPN solutions are designed to meet todays challenges of secure remote access, intranet and extranet connectivity, and management of enterprise data over shared, public networks. Our solutions let you extend and secure your enterprise environment and increase business productivity while realizing significant cost-savings. 3Com VPN solutions offer: n Platform Proven architecture for migrating enterprises to fully integrated VPN application solutions. n Policy Policy-enabled VPNs to optimize performance of traditional networks without sacrificing security. n Availability Reliable, cost-effective connectivity for any application 3Com is the only company offering total end-to-end Virtual Private Network solutions connecting global enterprises, partners, customers, and individuals.

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Boundary Routing Software

For easy, cost-effective plug-and-play routing at remote sites, 3Com Boundary Routing architecture supports one LAN segment and one active WAN segment.

NETBuilder II Customer-Installable Modules

Dual-Processor Engine Card (DPE) Modules
NETBuilder II DPE 40
n Multiprocessor architecture to offload complex WAN services n 40 MB memory n Midrangehigh-performance throughput n Key requirementscost sensitivity

NETBuilder II DPE plus

n Multiprocessor architecture to offload complex WAN services n 80 MB memory n High-performance throughput n Key requirementshigh-performance forwarding and compression throughput

Trade-Up Kits

CEC to DPE 40 Module Trade-Up Kit

n Includes DPE 40 module and NETBuilder II Extended WAN software on 20 MB flash card

CEC to DPE plus Module Trade-Up Kit

n Includes DPE plus module and NETBuilder II Extended WAN software on 20 MB flash card

Modules
HSS 8-Port BRI Modules
n Choice of S/T or U version n Eight RJ-45 connectors per module n Bandwidth flexibility; one B channel (64 Kbps) to 32 B channels (2.048 Mbps) n Multiple channels may be bonded together using Multilink protocol.

HSS 4-Port WAN Module

n Standard format module; includes a hydra cable that fans out to four cables, each with a FlexWAN connector n Supports RS-232, V.35, X.21, RS-449, and EIA530 signalling in DTE or DCE mode through the use of auto-sensing FlexWAN cables n Support of four ports at T1/E1 rates concurrently, or two ports at 4 Mbps concurrently

NETBuilder II HSSI Module

n Single 50-pin HSSI (High-Speed Serial Interface) connector n Support for ATM with ATM DXI and WAN services including PPP, Frame Relay, and SMDS n Support for STS-1 and SONET OC-1 (52 Mbps), T3 (45 Mbps), E3 (34 Mbps), and subrates

HSS G.703 Module

n Single CCITT G.703 WAN interface n Twin 77 ohm coax connector n Standard G.703 2.048 Mbps E1 line speeds

Fast Ethernet Modules (100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX)

n One port either 100BASE-TX (RJ-45) or 100BASE-FX (SC) n On-board hardware filtering

Ethernet 2-Port 10BASE-FL Module

n 10BASE-FL fiber connections through ST connectors n Compatible with FOIRL hubs

Token Ring+ Module

n RJ-45 and DB-9 AUI connectors (auto sensing) n Software-selectable 4/16 Mbps and on-board hardware filtering

Ethernet Module
n Single-port AUI or BNC connectors (autosensing) n Full media-speed performance

MP ATMLink Module
n Choice of multimode and single-mode models n One OC-3c/SDH fiber interface with SC connectors n Support for ATM with ATM UNI n Multiprotocol encapsulation over ATM n LANE

FDDILink Modules
n Single-MAC single-attached station (SAS) or dual-attached station (DAS) n Media-speed filtering rates n Choice of multimode/multimode, single-mode/single-mode, singlemode/multimode, and multimode/ single-mode models

MP Ethernet 6-Port Modules

n Six RJ-45 10BASE-T or six ST 10BASE-FL connections n MP architecture for high-speed, on-board filtering and forwarding n On-board RISC processor
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Specifications
NETBuilder II Intelligent Routers
Dimensions and Weight
4-Slot Chassis Length: 40.4 cm/15.9 in Width: 44.2 cm/17.4 in Height: 13.5 cm/5.3 in Weight: 13.6 kg/30.0 lb 8-Slot Chassis Length: 42.4 cm/16.7 in Width: 44.2 cm/17.4 in Height: 18.5 cm/7.3 in Weight: 22.7 kg/50.0 lb 8-Slot Extended Chassis Length: 49.2 cm/19.4 in Width: 44.2 cm/17.4 in Height: 53.3 cm/21.0 in Weight: 42 kg/91 lb (one power supply) 50 kg/109 lb (two power supplies) Dual Power Supply for 8-Slot Chassis Length: 41.3 cm/16.25 in Width: 44.2 cm/17.4 in Height: 13.0 cm/5.1 in Weight: 12 kg/27 lb NETBuilder II WAN Extender Length: 43.9 cm/17.3 in Width: 38.9 cm/15.3 in Height: 4.3 cm/1.7 in Weight: 4.7 kg/10.3 lb 8-Slot Extended Chassis One Power Supply 42.5 db at 1.5 m 44.0 db at 1 m Two Power Supplies 47.4 db at 1.5 m 46.5 db at 1 m
Q.922 Annex D Q.2110 Q.921 ITU-T (CCITT) Standards I.430 Basic user network interfaceLayer 1 specification ISDN user network interfaceData Link Layer specification Frame Relay Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN) ATM Adaptation Layerservice specific connection oriented protocol (SSCOP) per ATM UNI 3.1 B-ISDN Digital subscriber signaling system no. 2 (DS52) user network interface Layer 3 specifications for basic cell/connection control per ATM UNI 3.0, 3.1 ISDN user network interfaceLayer 3 specification for basic call control Packet Assembly/ Disassembly (PAD) facility in a public data network DTE/DCE interface for start/ stop DTE accessing a PAD Exchange control information and user data between a PAD and DTE or PAD Automatic call/answering signaling interface on general PSTN RFC 1122 RFC 1141 RFC 1155 RFC 1156 RFC 1157 RFC 1172 RFC 1188 RFC 1191 RFC 1195 RFC 1209 RFC 1212 RFC 1213 RFC 1220 RFC 1231 RFC 1236 RFC 1243 RFC 1247 RFC 1253 RFC 1256 RFC 1271 RFC 1284 RFC 1285 RFC 1286 RFC 1293 RFC 1304 RFC 1305 RFC 1315 RFC 1332 RFC 1334 Requirements for Internet hosts (routers) Incremental updating of the Internet checksum Structure and identification of MIBs MIB I SNMP IP Control Protocol (IPCP) IP datagrams over FDDI networks Path MTU discovery Use of OSI IS-IS for routing TCP/IP Transmission of IP datagrams over SMDS Concise MIB definitions MIB II (with extensions) PPP extensions for bridging Token Ring MIB IP to X.121 address mapping for DDN AppleTalk MIB OSPF Version 2 OSPF Version 2 MIB (with extensions) Router Discovery RMON MIB, alarm, and event groups Ethernet-like MIB FDDI MIB (with extensions) Bridge MIB (with extensions) Inverse ARP SMDS MIB NTP Client Frame Relay DTE MIB (with extensions) PPP Internet Protocol Control Protocol (IPCP) Password Authentication Protocol (PAP): Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) (Supernetting) CIDR TCP and UDP with Bigger Addresses (TUBA) Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) revision 2 (obsoletes RFC 783) IP forwarding MIB Multiprotocol Interconnect on X.25 and ISDN in packet mode (obsoletes RFC 877) PPP DECnet Phase IV Control Protocol PPP for OSI network layer control Ethernet MIB Data Link Switching (DLSw) Multiprotocol encapsulation over ATM Adaptation Layer 5 QLLC/LLC2 Conversion Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)*

Reliability
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
Based on MILSPEC (217.E) at 25C Product NETBuilder II WAN Extender Dual Processor Engine Card (DPE) ATM UNI Ethernet Module Ethernet 2-Port 10BASE-FL Module MP Ethernet 6-Port 10BASE-T Module MP Ethernet 6-Port 10BASE-FL Module MTBF (hours) 20,190 87,000 286,000 227,469 195,238

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Q.931 110,000 128,000 X.3

Fast Ethernet 100BASE-TX Module 344,823 Fast Ethernet 100BASE-FX Module 362,000 FDDILink Token Ring+ Module HSS 8-Port BRI S/T Module HSS 8-Port BRI U Module HSS Module RS-449 HSS Module G.703 HSSI Module 4-Slot Power Supply 8-Slot Power Supply 8-Slot Extended Power Supply Front Panel Card Backplane 188,000 309,761 46,000 58,000 240,774 287,891 120,000 82,413 103,495 112,000 1,032,268 2,333,558 RFC 792 RFC 793 RFC 791 V.25bis X.29 X.28

Power Requirements
4-Slot Chassis 90120 VAC, 4763 Hz, 2.3 A 180264 VAC, 4763 Hz, 1.4 A 117 W 8-Slot Chassis 90120 VAC, 4763 Hz, 4.1 A 180264 VAC, 4763 Hz, 1.4 A 170 W 8-Slot Extended Chassis 90132 VAC, 4763 Hz, 12.3 A max. 180264 VAC, 4763 Hz, 6.2 A max. 700 W

Internet Standards
RFC 768 User Datagram Protocol (UDP) Internet Protocol (IP); equivalent to MIL STD 1777 Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Transmission Control Protocol (TCP); equivalent to MIL STD 1778 Ethernet Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Exterior Gateway Protocol (EGP) Telnet Telnet option specification Telnet binary transmission Telnet echo option Telnet suppress go ahead option Exterior Gateway Protocol (EGP) IP datagrams over Ethernet networks Reverse ARP RFC 904 Bootstrap loading using TFTP Broadcast Internet datagrams Broadcast Internet datagrams in the presence of subnets Internet standard subnetting procedure Bootstrap Protocol (BootP) File Transfer Protocol Requirements for Internet gateways Proxy ARP Domain names IP datagrams over IEEE 802 networks Routing Information Protocol (RIP) Revised IP security

Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)

This table specifies the time it takes to mechanically replace each of the components listed, assuming fault isolation has taken place. Product MTTR (minutes) <1 <1 <30 <5 <1 <5

RFC 826 RFC 827 RFC 854 RFC 855 RFC 856 RFC 857 RFC 858 RFC 888

RFC 1338 RFC 1347 RFC 1350

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Environmental Ranges
4-Slot and 8-Slot Chassis Temperature: 41 to 104F (5 to 40C) Humidity: 20% to 80% noncondensing 8-Slot Extended Chassis Temperature: 32 to 122F (0 to 50C) Humidity: 10% to 90% noncondensing

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RFC 1376 RFC 1377 RFC 1398 RFC 1434 RFC 1483 RFC 1490 RFC 1541/ 1542

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Supported Standards
IEEE Standards 802.1d MAC Bridging System Load Protocol (SLP) MAC Bridges FDDI Supplement IBM Token Ring Architecture (source route bridging)

Thermal Rating
4-Slot Chassis Max. output: 400 BTU/hour 8-Slot Chassis Max. output: 580 BTU/hour 8-Slot Extended Chassis Max. output per power module: 1389 BTU/hour

802.1e 802.1i 802.1d, Annex C

RFC 950 RFC 951 RFC 959

*3Com passes DHCP requests but does not act as a client RFC 1551 RFC 1570 RFC 1593 RFC 1634 RFC 1661 RFC 1717 Novell IPX over various WAN media (IPX WAN) PPP LCP extensions APPN MIB definition IPX WAN 2 (obsoletes RFC 1362) Point-to-Point Protocol (obsoletes RFCs 1171, 1331) PPP Multilink Protocol

IEEE Recommended Practice P802.h (proposed) MAC Bridging of Ethernet Version 2.0 in 802 LANs

RFC 1009 RFC 1027 RFC 1034/5

Noise Level
4-Slot Chassis 48.5 db at 1.5 m 50.6 db at 1 m 8-Slot Chassis 46.5 db at 1.5 m 48.5 db at 1 m

ANSI Standards X3T9/90 T1/S1, T1.617 Annex D FDDI Station Management (SMT) Revision 6.2/7.3 Standards for Frame Relay Link Management Interface

RFC 1042 RFC 1058 RFC 1108

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NETBuilder II Intelligent Routers

Specifications
RFC 1749 RFC 1771 RFC 1812 RFC 2166 IEEE 802.5 station source routing MIB BGP Router requests DLSw Version 2 NETBuilder II Dual Processor Engine plus 4-Slot EZBuilt System 3C6906A Includes 3C6001, 3C6091, and 3C6452NFLASH NETBuilder II Dual Processor Engine plus 8-Slot EZBuilt System 3C6907A Includes 3C6001, 3C6091, and 3C6452NFLASH NETBuilder II Dual Processor Engine plus 8-Slot Extended EZBuilt System 3C6908A Includes 3C6002A, 3C6091, and 3C6452NFLASH HSS G.703 Module HSSI Module HSS 8-Port BRI S/T Module HSS 8-Port BRI U Module HSS 4-Port WAN Module 3C6025A2 3C6028 3C6046 3C6045 3C6047

ISO/OSI Standards IS 7498 Addendum 1Connectionless-mode transmission X.25 packet level for DTEs Addendum 2 - NSAP Addressing Connectionless Network Protocol (CLNP) Logical LinkControl (LLC) Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) Token Ring access method End System to Intermediate System (ES-IS) Intermediate System to End System (IS-ES)

Software
With the exceptions noted, choices include core software: bridging, central Boundary Routing software, IP (with RIP, OSPF, EGP, BGP), IPX (with NLSP), XNS, ISDN, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), data compression, encryption, dial services (dialon-demand, dial pooling, bandwidth-on-demand, dial backup, event scheduler), WAN services (Frame Relay, X.25, and SMDS), and support for multiprocessor modules.

IS 8208 IS 8348

Chassis, Communication, and Processor Engine Modules

Each NETBuilder II chassis requires a DPE module (40 or plus) and software, which must be ordered separately. 4-Slot Chassis 8-Slot Chassis 8-Slot Extended Chassis DPE 40 Module DPE plus Module 3C6000 3C6001 3C6002A 3C6090 3C6091A

IS 8473

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NETBuilder II Multiprotocol Router DPE Version 11.0 on 20 MB flash card 3C6452NFLASH DPE Version 11.0 on CD-ROM 3C6452NCD NETBuilder II Multiprotocol Router with 56 Encryption DPE Version 11.0 on 20 MB flash card 3CR6452N91FLASH* DPE Version 11.0 on CD-ROM 3CR6452N91CD* NETBuilder II APPN and Connection Services Router DPE Version 11.0 on 20 MB flash card 3C6453NFLASH DPE Version 11.0 on CD-ROM 3C6453NCD

IS 8802/5 IS 9542

IS 10589

CEC to DPE 40 Module Trade-Up Kit (Includes DPE 40 Module and NETBuilder II Extended WAN software on 20 MB flash card) 3C6095C CEC to DPE plus Module Trade-Up Kit (Includes DPE plus Module and NETBuilder II Extended WAN software on 20 MB flash card) 3C6096C

AppleTalk Standards Phase 2 Routing Phase 1 Inside AppleTalk, 2nd edition Ethernet/FDDI as bridging per the recommended practice of bridging agreed upon within IEEE 802.1d

Accessories
Dual Power Supply (8-Slot Chassis) Dual Power Supply (8-Slot Extended Chassis) NETBuilder II 20 MB PC Card for DPE 3C60291 3C60801 3C6086

Documentation
NETBuilder Software Documentation All software packages ship with documentation on CD-ROM; hard copy must be ordered separately. Hard copy (version 11.0) CD-ROM (version 11.0) 3C6460N 3C6461N

SMDS Standards DXI 1991 3.2 TR-TSV000772 MDS Interest Group Bellcore Technical reference for SIP level 3

WAN Extender
Each WAN Extender requires connection to a NETBuilder II router with an HSS RS-449 Module (3C6024), which must be ordered separately. WAN Extender 2T1 3C8951B WAN Extender 2E1 3C8952B

Management Software
Transcend Enterprise Manager Version 6.1 for Windows 95 Transcend Enterprise Manager for Windows NT Transcend NETBuilder Manager Version 4.2 for UNIX 3C15010G 3C81400 3C27850F

ATM Standards ATM Data Exchange Interface (DXI) ATM User Network Interface (UNI) LANE over ATM Specification version 1.0, August 4, l993 (mode 1A) Specification versions 3.0 and 3.1

Modules
MP Ethernet 6-Port 10BASE-T Module MP Ethernet 6-Port 10BASE-FL Module 3C6060 3C6061 3C6026 3C6021 3C6070 3C6071 3C6023A 3C6055 3C6056 3C6057 3C6058 3C6076 3C6075

1 For international units, please add the appropriate code to the product: AA for Asian/Australian power cord; ME for Mid-European power cord; or UK for U.K. power cord 2 Contact your local 3Com representative about G.703 services * It is unlawful to export 3Coms encryption software from Canada or the U.S. without an approved U.S. Department of Commerce export license. HSS 4-Port WAN module requires a DPE processor and NETBuilder 10.3 Software or later.

Specification version 1.0

Ethernet 2-Port 10BASE-FL Module Ethernet Module (AUI/BNC) Fast Ethernet 100BASE-TX Module Fast Ethernet 100BASE-FX Module Token Ring+ Module FDDILink Module NETBuilder II Single-Mode FDDILink Module NETBuilder II Single-Mode/ Multimode FDDILink Module NETBuilder II Multimode/ Single-Mode FDDILink Module MP ATMLink OC-3 Single-Mode Module MP ATMLink OC-3 Multimode Module

Ordering Information
NETBuilder II DPE EZBuilt Systems
Each NETBuilder II DPE EZBuilt System includes the components listed below. NETBuilder II Dual Processor Engine 40 4-Slot EZBuilt System 3C6903 Includes 3C6000, 3C6090, and 3C6452NFLASH NETBuilder II Dual Processor Engine 40 8-Slot EZBuilt System 3C6904 Includes 3C6001, 3C6090, and 3C6452NFLASH NETBuilder II Dual Processor Engine 40 8-Slot Extended EZBuilt System 3C6905 Includes 3C6002A, 3C6090, and 3C6452NFLASH

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