DATA SHEET 3Com Network Supervisor (R) Key Benefits Automatic Network Discovery and Documentation Network management software that automatically discovers and maps up to 1,500 IP-enabled devices (up to 2,500 with 3Com Network Supervisor Advanced Package) including switches, servers, end stations, networked telephony systems, and wireless products. Links with port-to-port connections are mapped for 3Com and commonly used third-party devices. Network misconfigurations are flagged, and possible optimizations recommended. Fast Problem Identification Key network devices and links are continuously monitored and reported on. Colored stress bars and easy-tounderstand "What's Wrong" dialogs help you identify and resolve problems fast. You can even add and tune monitors to focus on specific issues and request more detailed displays. Enhanced Event Notification Events and traps in the network are logged to an easy-to-understand event window. Event and alarm notifications are forwarded via e-mail, pager, or SMS messages, so you can respond quickly even while away from the management console. SNMP traps can also be forwarded to management systems such as HP OpenView. Innovative smart event handling lets you focus on root causes and implement solutions fast. Quick Network Setup of Switch-based Quality-of-Service and Caching A concise wizard walks you through the setup of network-wide multilayer traffic prioritization for a network of 3Com SuperStack(R) 3 Switch 4400s. These switches inspect and classify network traffic packet-by-packet at full wirespeed based on application, protocol, source or destination, so your timesensitive voice or video transmissions are prioritized above other network traffic. Automatically discovers a 3Com SuperStack 3 Webcache and configures certain 3Com switches to redirect traffic to the webcache device. Customized Reports Customize the content and format of reports on equipment, port capacity, network topology, and misconfigurations found during network discovery. Easily export reports to popular applications such as Microsoft Excel and Access. One-Click Updates for Day-1 Management With a single button click, 3Com Network Supervisor compares your network software with the latest versions available and seamlessly downloads new versions that you can introduce at your convenience. New service packs, functional enhancements, and support for new 3Com devices can be retrieved through this "live update" channel to the 3Com website. With the addition of 3Com Network Supervisor Advanced Package, you can also update agent software on your 3Com products. It's Free! 3Com Network Supervisor ships on the resource CD of all SuperStack managed switches and is available free from www.3com.com/3ns as a 60-day trial version. With a no-obligation registration, a permanent key is provided for ongoing operation. 3 C O M (R) N E T W O R K S U P E R V I S O R D ATA S H E E T 3Com Network Supervisor 3Com Network Supervisor is powerful, easy-to-use network management software. A combination of advanced features, automated operations, and intelligent defaults provide powerful tools for all levels of network management expertise. Together, these tools support the tasks critical to managing your network: device and link discovery, network mapping, stress monitoring with customized reports and forwarded alerts, network event viewing, report generation, launching device configuration tools, and converged management of IP devices and 3Com NBX(R) telephones. Ease-of-use features, including an intuitive user interface, graphical display of devices and connections, customized reporting, easy-to-set thresholds and alerts, and a "smart event engine" that eliminates event log clutter, help you focus on the most pressing issues and solve problems fast. 3Com Network Supervisor Advanced Package Available for purchase, this optional software package extends the capabilities of 3Com Network Supervisor in two ways, making it particularly valuable for users with larger, more sophisticated networks. First, the software increases the node limit for 3Com Network Supervisor, allowing it to manage larger-sized networks-- up to 2,500 total IP devices. Second, this software adds a bulk agent update capability, letting you more easily update the agents of the 3Com switches on your network. This feature works with the Live Update capabilities of 3Com Network Supervisor to check for and retrieve new agent versions from the 3Com website. Workstation Monitor IBM-compatible PC with 266 MHz Pentium II (Pentium III 500 MHz recommended) SVGA, minimum 256 colors, 1024 x 768 Specifications You can download 3Com Network Supervisor Advanced Package from www.3com.com for a 60-day evaluation. A permanent license "unlock key" is provided with the purchase of this software. Web Browsers Memory 128 MB minimum (256 MB or higher recommended) Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher; Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher. Network Supervisor does not support Netscape 6. Free Disk Space Other 250 MB minimum Requires Microsoft WinSock2 to operate (downloadable from www.3com.com) Operating Systems Windows ME/2000 Pro SP1/98 SE/95 OSR2/NT4 Workstation SP6a Ordering Information Requires a CD ROM drive if used with 3Com Network Supervisor Advanced Package 3Com Network Supervisor Version 3.5 is a free software download available at www.3com.com/3ns. 3C15100C 3Com Network Supervisor Advanced Package Available for a 60 day evaluation download from www.3com.com. Purchase of this package from a 3Com channel partner gives you a permanent software license. 3C15201 3Com Corporation, Corporate Headquarters, 5400 Bayfront Plaza, P.O. Box 58145, Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145 To learn more about 3Com solutions, visit www.3com.com. 3Com Corporation is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol COMS. Copyright (c) 2001 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com, NBX, and SuperStack are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. The 3Com logo is a trademark of 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective companies. While every effort is made to ensure the information given is accurate, 3Com does not accept liability for any errors or mistakes which may arise. All specifications are subject to change without notice. 400731-002 12/01