Chapter 4: 3Com X506 Overview
34 X Family Hardware Installation Guide V 2.5.1
Technical Specifications
The following table lists technical specifications for the X506 hardware.
Software Specifications
To configure the X506 device, you need one of the following software applications or devices.
Service Provider operating
requirements
Te mpe r at u re Op e r at i n g :
0 to 40 ° C (32 to104 ° F)
Storage:
–20 to 70° C (–4 to 158 ° F)
Altitude No degradation up to 13K feet
Humidity 5% to 95% (noncondensing)
Table 4 - 3: X Family X506 Specifications
Specification Description
Table 4 - 4: 3Com X506 Hardware Specifications
Specification Detail Description
Power consumption Max 64W
External interfaces One 10/100 Ethernet, one USB
port, 6 copper ports
WARNING: The X506 device uses double pole/neutral fusing. To protect against
risk of fire, replace X506 fuses only with the same type of fuse (5x20mm, 2A, 250
volts, fast-acting). Disconnect the power source before replacing the fuses.
Table 4 - 5: Configuration Requirements for the X506 Device
Specification Description
Security Management System (SMS) Software,
Version 2.5 and above (optional)
SMS can optionally be used to manage multiple
Intrusion Prevention Systems.
1 Windows-based PC running Windows 9x, NT,
2000, XP, or ME
Must be attached to your network via serial port
