3C16120 (JE708A) 3Com SS 3 Server Load Balancer

Description

3COM 3C16120-US SuperStack 3 Server Load Balancer

HP SuperStack 3 Load Balancer Appliance (JE708A)

Features & Benefits

Dramatically Boost Network Server Response Time

This high-performance, dedicated load-balancing switch boosts network server performance by efficiently balancing data traffic across multiple servers and intelligently directing the flow of server requests. It is designed for environments that need manageability and availability but don’t need scalability. Comprehensive security features protect your servers while resilient design features ensure high server availability

· Supports up 16,000 simultaneous TCP connections, or approximately 1000 simultaneous client sessions
· Supports up to 12 directly attached servers, scaling to 256 servers using Layer 2 switches
· Out-of-the-box operation and wizard-based setup get you up and running quickly
· Six load-balancing algorithms intelligently determine the optimum traffic balance for network servers
· Wire-speed transmission and redundant load balancing configurations maximize application uptime
· Automatic server health checks and seamless switchover ensure uninterrupted application operation
· Independence from server operating systems and architectures allows flexible server deployment
· Integrated security filters protect against denial-of-service (DoS) attacks
· Convenient, automatic upgrade notification keeps you up to date
· Advanced e-commerce application support for e-business financial transactions
· Web-based management lets you monitor and manage from anywhere
· Optional redundant power protects against server load balancer power system failure

Product Specifications

· Interfaces: 2 1000BASE-SX (SC) Gigabit Ethernet, 12 RJ-45 10/100BASE-T Ethernet/Fast Ethernet

· Ports: 12 RJ-45 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, 2 1000BASE-SX (SC) Gigabit Ethernet (MMF, SC Ethernet)
· Performance: Handles 16,000 simultaneous TCP/IP sessions or up to 1000 simultaneous client connections; supports up to 1024 virtual IP (VIP) addresses
· Maximum data throughput: 2.2 Gbps
· Maximum server support: 12 standard; 256 with Layer 2 switches
· Application protocol support: Web (HTTP, HTTPS), mail (SMTP, POP3, IMAP, MS Outlook), and file transfer (FTP)
· Algorithm policies support: Round Robin, Weighted Round Robin, Least Connections, Weighted Least Connections, Quickest Last Response, Quickest Average Response