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3Com 0231A77N 4 x Ports E1 IMA Flexible Interface Card
- 4 x E1 ports
- Supports Inverse Multiplexing over ATM (IMA)
- Designed for WAN connectivity
- Provides multiple E1 interfaces for high-speed data transmission
- Flexible Interface Card (FIC) form factor
- Enables aggregation of multiple E1 links for increased bandwidth
- Suitable for connecting to carrier networks or private WANs
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Product Overview
The 3Com 0231A77N is a Flexible Interface Card (FIC) featuring 4 x E1 IMA ports. This card is designed for WAN connectivity, providing multiple E1 interfaces for connecting to telecommunication networks using Inverse Multiplexing over ATM (IMA).
Technical Information
| Product Type | Interface Card |
| Number of Ports | 4 |
| Port Type | E1 |
Additional Specifications
| Technology | Inverse Multiplexing over ATM (IMA) |
| Form Factor | Flexible Interface Card (FIC) |
Product Description
The 3Com 0231A77N is a specialized Flexible Interface Card (FIC) that provides four E1 interfaces, designed to facilitate Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity. E1 is a digital transmission standard commonly used in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world, offering a data rate of 2.048 Mbps. This card leverages Inverse Multiplexing over ATM (IMA) technology, which allows multiple E1 links to be bundled together to create a single, higher-bandwidth connection. This aggregation capability is crucial for applications requiring more bandwidth than a single E1 line can provide, such as high-speed data transfer or voice trunking. The primary purpose of the 0231A77N card is to enable robust and scalable WAN connections for enterprise networks. By providing four E1 ports, it offers flexibility in network design, allowing administrators to provision bandwidth according to their needs. The IMA protocol ensures that traffic is distributed efficiently across the available E1 links, and it can also provide resilience by maintaining connectivity even if one or more links fail. This makes it a reliable solution for mission-critical WAN connections. This interface card is typically installed in compatible 3Com routers or network devices that support FIC modules. It serves as a vital component for organizations that need to connect to public switched telephone networks (PSTN) or private WAN services using E1 circuits. The 3Com 0231A77N card is an effective solution for extending network reach and ensuring high-capacity data transmission over long distances.
