The 3Com Switch 8800 Family of intelligent, multilayer modular LAN switches is ideal for enterprise environments where non-stop availability of critical applications and the highest performance, security, and granular control are required. The Switch 8800 Family provides unparalleled investment protection for the enterprise with industry-leading scalability and a flexible modular architecture, delivering high performance Gigabit and 10-Gigabit switching and routing. All Switch 8800 models share the same future-proof architecture, scalable up to 1.44 Terabits per second capacity, for maximum long-term investment protection.