Description The PathBuilder S700 WAN access switch provides high-performance, multiservice aggregation and switching of high-speed and low-speed applications while increasing bandwidth utilization and reducing overall WAN costs. The high-performance, scalable 3Com PathBuilder S700 WAN access switch affordably concentrates, aggregates, and switches traffic over wide area networks. Delivering sophisticated data, voice, video, and WAN capabilities, the PathBuilder S700 WAN access switch is the ideal foundation for next-generation converged networks. By converging voice, video, and data applications - including Frame Relay, ATM, and SONET - onto a common network, the PathBuilder S700 WAN access switch saves costs and facilitates the migration to next-generation switched WANs. The PathBuilder S700 WAN access switch supports up to 100 interfaces and offers full resiliency, making it the ideal WAN vehicle for critical data centers, central offices, and network hubs. The switch maximizes bandwidth utilization by concentrating and switching multiple applications across the network. Advanced traffic management features, such as traffic shaping, priority queuing, and multicasting, guarantee the right amount of bandwidth for each application and let you build and manage your WAN infrastructure. The PathBuilder S700 WAN access switch's high-capacity architecture is capable of supporting even the most demanding new applications. Its range of interfaces and future-proof chassis protects your initial and existing equipment investments while it provides a migration path to accommodate future growth.
