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3Com® Switch S7900E Overview
3Com® Switch S7900E Overview


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A Modern Multilayer Switching Solution for Enterprises
The 3Com® Switch S7900E family is the next generation of modern multilayer switches that meets the evolving needs of integrated service networks.

The Switch S7900E can be deployed in multiple network environments, such as the Enterprise LAN core, aggregation and wiring closet edge, as well as the convergence and edge of Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs). This high-end modular chassis switch has a high-speed passive backplane, supports load sharing and redundant management and fabrics for high availability, and delivers wirespeed transfers at Layers 2 and 3 for IPv4 and IPv6.

The Switch S7900E family consists of five chassis models:
With its modern ASICs, the Switch S7900E provides the latest distributed switching technology for the most demanding applications. With high-reliability technologies such as non-stop forwarding (NSF) and ring network protection, this switch can improve productivity and help ensure maximum uptime, reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO).

Environmentally friendly, the 3Com Switch S7900E family is compliant with the standard for the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS).

Switch S7900E family switch fabric and I/O modules include:

Switch Fabric

10-Gigabit Ethernet Modules

Gigabit Ethernet Modules

Additional options for the Switch S7900E Family include:
  • Redundant, load sharing power supplies, in both AC and DC versions, PoE and non-PoE
  • PoE components
  • Spare fan assemblies

  • Modern modular multilayer switch with flexible, resilient architecture for deployment in Enterprise core, distribution and edge applications


  • High-density wirespeed 10-Gigabit and Gigabit connectivity


  • Up to 24 10-Gigabit and 480 Gigabit and Fast Ethernet ports


  • Up to 2.4 Tbps backplane capacity with up to 488 Mpps system throughput


  • Virtually non-stop operation with redundant load sharing fabrics and management modules, redundant power supplies, and hot-swappable modules


  • Supports fast recovery Rapid Ring Protection Protocol (RRPP) for MAN applications


  • Granular QoS and traffic management for enhanced availability, important for mission-critical applications including Voice over IP (VOIP), storage and video


  • Extensive L2/L3/L4 switching and routing capability, including RIP, OSPF, BGP-4, IS-IS and IPv6


  • IPv6 support include dual stack, tunneling and IPv6 ACLs


  • Robust network access control via IEEE 802.1x and RADIUS, extensive ACLS, and authentication and encryption of management traffic


  • Separate data and control paths for added security and performances


  • Extensive CLI capabilities, with available Graphical User Interface (GUI)


  • Web-based management


  • An open, standards-based architecture to enable seamless growth and future investments without proprietary lock-ins

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