DATA SHEET 3Com Network Management Software (R) Key Benefits Practical, Comprehensive Network Management Scalable Solutions A powerful yet easy to use range of management software offering network administrators a choice of three applications so they can optimize their 3Com equipment, no matter what the size or complexity of their network. Network Supervisor, 3Com Network Supervisor Advanced Package, and 3Com Integration Kit for HP OpenView --let users address their network needs, Fast and Effective Problem Handling Robust capabilities for monitoring, administering, and troubleshooting network problems. Innovative smart event handling lets network managers implement fast solutions by focusing attention on root causes. Powerful tools to ensure networks function effectively and securely 3Com Network Supervisor For small to mid-sized networks, 3Com Network Supervisor provides a powerful yet easy-to-use tool that graphically discovers, maps, and displays network links and IP devices, including 3Com NBX telephones and some popular third-party products. It maps devices and connections for easy monitoring of stress levels, setting thresholds and alerts, viewing network events, generating reports in user-defined formats, and launching device configuration tools. (R) 3Com Network Supervisor detailed reports--on inventory, ports used, and network topology--make it easier to manage a network. The software's advanced event processing speeds the time needed to resolve network problems. Automated operations, intelligent defaults, as well as the ability to detect network misconfigurations and offer optimization suggestions give managers at all levels of experience support for robust network supervision. Three software options--3Com(R) from the most basic to the more advanced. Integration With Third-Party Management Systems Full support provided for 3Com equipment in networks managed by HP OpenView Network Node Manager on Windows NT, Windows 2000, and UNIX. 3Com Network Supervisor Advanced Package Larger or more sophisticated networks can manage up to 2,500 IP devices with 3Com Network Supervisor Advanced Package. The chargeable software also adds features such as configuration backup and restore for 3Com switches on the network, bulk administration, and task scheduling flexibility to the management capabilities offered by 3Com Network Supervisor. 3Com Integration Kit for HP OpenView For larger enterprises with heterogeneous networks using an Open Management Platform, the 3Com Integration Kit for HP OpenView provides custom icons, MIBs, and trap definitions so 3Com devices discovered and monitored by HP OpenView are identified by product name and depicted as 3Com icons in HP OpenView network maps. This chargeable software installs as a plugin on a system running HP OpenView Network Node Manager. 3 C O M (R) N E T W O R K M A N A G E M E N T S O F T WA R E 3Com Network Supervisor Automatic Discovery and Mapping Network Supervisor automatically discovers and maps all IP devices and links on the local or specified subnets, gathering additional management details for 3Com equipment and some common third-party devices. The network map can be displayed as either a Layer 3 subnet view or as a Layer 2 flat view. Network Stress Monitoring 3Com Network Supervisor automatically monitors network stress for all "core" devices and links on the network (hubs and switches), as well as the stress levels of end stations, servers, and their links to the core devices. An easy-to-read stress bar displays stress levels and offers an instant view of network performance. More experienced users can choose a more detailed view of the important parameter values in the consolidated stress bar. and available on hubs and switches, and network topology details. Separate reports show network misconfigurations and suggest ways to optimize the network. Report formats can be customized for sharing with management. Easy-to-use Notifications and Alarms Alarm forwarding options let managers always stay in touch with the network. Any network event can generate alerts to proactively communicate potential network issues. These alerts can be sent by e-mail, audio, or visual pop-ups within the physical network or through pagers and SMS messages, and can start third-party applications or scripts. In addition, SNMP traps can be forwarded to other network management systems such as HP OpenView. To help solve problems fast, a Smart Event Engine automatically detects and classifies correlated and recurring events. This focuses the user on root cause problems and lessens "event clutter." Network information can be downloaded to a Palm-compatible handheld via a standard PC HotSync for troubleshooting or connecting new equipment. Live Updates At-a-glance stress monitors allow users to easily troubleshoot their network problems. Trace paths clearly show traffic routes through the network to make troubleshooting faster. Detailed monitors can be deployed as required. With a single button click, 3Com Network Supervisor checks the 3Com website for new Network Supervisor upgrades and available device support for the equipment in the managed network. A simple interface assists in downloading Network Supervisor service packs, agent versions for devices, and other updates. Traffic Prioritization This 3Com Network Supervisor screen shows traffic flowing between a finance user and an SAP server. Comprehensive Reporting Network Supervisor provides detailed reports of network inventory, ports used 2 A Network Supervisor wizard offers quick and easy implementation of 3Com SuperStack(R) 3 Switch 4400 traffic prioritization by helping identify key applications and servers. Voice traffic from 3Com NBX telephone systems is automatically given the highest priority--a key factor in converged network management. 3 C O M (R) N E T W O R K M A N A G E M E N T S O F T WA R E 3Com Network Supervisor Advanced Package Enhanced Management Capacity Enhanced Security This optional software extends 3Com Network Supervisor's IP discovery and management capacity, increasing the number of IP devices supported from 1,500 to 2,500. 3Com Network Supervisor Advanced Package provides RADIUS support for added network security. Fully integrated with 802.1x management features, it offers real-time visibility of RADIUS servers, clients, and access locations, highlighting potential authentication issues in an array of user-friendly "pop-up" windows. Back-up and Restore Bulk backup and restore of 3Com switch configurations further enhance management options. Bulk Agent Updates To assure that agent software on 3Com products is always current, the Advanced Package sends version status reports to administrators and lets them perform bulk agent updates as needed. They can select to update all of their 3Com products, all products of a certain type, or make custom selections from the current map for maximum management flexibility. 3Com Network Supervisor Advanced Package offers network managers a powerful and easy-to-use tool to support RADIUS network login. The Advanced Package gives administrators options for maintaining the most current device versions. Task Scheduling Key tasks (Network Discovery, Agent Upgrade, Configuration Backup) can be scheduled to run at regular intervals or at convenient times in the future. If desired, they can run nightly to provide refreshed content every morning. Sceduled operations allow network-hungry tasks to be performed at convenient times. Managers can see at a glance the names of people logged onto the network using 802.1x Network Login. Optimized VLAN Management 3Com Network Supervisor Advanced Package makes managing networks configured with VLANs much easier. Users can view the network map by VLAN, view detailed VLAN information against devices and links, and generate VLAN reports. VLAN management tools include network maps, properties of devices and links, and routing information. 3 3 C O M (R) N E T W O R K M A N A G E M E N T S O F T WA R E 3Com Integration Kit for HP OpenView Specifications Management Flexibility 3Com Integration Kit for HP OpenView integrates 3Com device support into HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM) running on Windows NT, Windows 2000, or UNIX, letting organizations manage multivendor networks using HP OpenView capabilities. With the Integration Kit installed, HP OpenView maps can use tailored icons to properly depict 3Com equipment. Property details will display 3Com product names for easy identification. HP OpenView can browse SNMP MIBs and monitor or set 3Com devices, decode incoming traps, and include clear descriptions in its event log. 3Com Network Supervisor and 3Com Network Supervisor Advanced Package Workstation: IBM-compatible PC with 266 MHz Pentium II (Pentium III 500 MHz recommended) The Integration Kit also supports the launch of device-embedded/command line interfaces to make configuration more convenient. Easy-to-use topology maps clearly show 3Com devices with HP OpenView Network Node Manager 3Com Integration Kit For HP OpenView Operating Systems: Windows NT v4.0 (with service pack 5); Windows 2000; Solaris 2.6, 2.7, 2.8; HPUX Version 10.20, 11.11 Memory: 128 MB minimum (256 MB or higher recommended) Platform: Network Node Manager Version 6.1, 6.2 Free Disk Space: 250 MB minimum and specifications for HP OpenView Network Node Manager 6.1 or 6.2 recommended Workstation or PC: Device meeting the Operating Systems: Windows 95 OSR2, Windows NT v4.0 Workstation (with service pack 6a), Windows 2000 Professional (with service pack 2), and Windows XP Pro Monitor: SVGA monitor, 256 colors, 1024 x 768 (SVGA monitor, 64 colors, 1024 x 768 recommended) Ordering Information 3Com Network Supervisor Available from www.3com.com/3ns. Requires registration for a permanent key; 3Com product number listed here is for reference only. 3C15100D 3Com Network Supervisor Advanced Package Available from www.3com.com for a 60-day evaluation. A permanent license key can be purchased from a 3Com channel partner. 3C15201A 3Com Integration Kit For HP OpenView Software can be purchased from a 3Com channel partner. 3C15300 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) 2002 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com, the 3Com logo, SuperStack, and NBX are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. Possible made practical 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. Specifications subject to change without notice. 400731-003 11/02