3Com offers the VCX® V7000 series of server platforms for medium to large scale enterprise implementations of unified communications solutions. Modular and scalable V7000 software design, built upon fault-tolerant IBM X-Series servers, provides a wealth of deployment options to meet the most demanding and expansive work environments. Each V7000 platform also includes an integrated firewall for enhanced protection against malicious attacks.

Modules from the 3Com Convergence Applications Suite are pre-loaded onto V7000 series servers, complete with a specially developed 3Com VCX Linux operating system (OS), designed to deliver further security and increased network management control. The OS is finely-tuned for the specific requirements of 3Com VCX applications.

From local survivable call control to real-time mirrored voice mail, the VCX V7000 solution safeguards critical business operations by providing multiple layers of redundancy. V7000 servers continually communicate with each other and replicate their configuration to ensure the highest possible performance. Should an unplanned network outage occur, the responsible redundant server will immediately and seamlessly manage all VCX system services. Furthermore, every VCX end point is aware of its backup server, making failover rapid with zero administrator intervention, and ensuring communications is maintained across the organization. Once the cause of the failure is corrected, the VCX system fully and automatically recovers to its default condition.

Please visit www.3com.com/V7000 for additional information about 3Com V7000 IP telephony platforms.