Linux-based blades for applications have been commonplace in the industry for years. The part that is newsworthy of both OSN and AXP is opening the platform to 3rd parties and potentially open-source applications. In looking at AXP, running Open Source applications doesn't look like much of an option, which is part of 3Com's key strategy. I'm also curious about your comment regarding where 3Com gets most of it's network gear, what was meant by that if I can ask?
Looks like Cisco is copying a 3Com innovation that has been available for over a year. 3Com OSM's are not only available for their routers, but also their 5500G switches.
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I'm not sure who you're buying your 3Com phones from.... As a authorized NBX Voice Reseller, I can tell you that the 2102 Phone (previouse gen, no license req), retails for more like $375. The new 3102 hardware goes for about the $299 you mentioned, but the license is only $125. Also, if your 3102 phone dies out of warranty, you do NOT need to replace the license, it is tied to your call processor, not the phone. Also, if your call processor dies, 3Com will reissue any licenses you can provide proof of purchase for.
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Perhaps it's time to just shut down and distribute the cash to the shareholders. Clearly this company didn't know how to manage.... :)
Old news, resolved long ago. 3Com now entirely owns the H3C joint venture that was started in 2003.
Linux-based blades for applications have been commonplace in the industry for years. The part that is newsworthy of both OSN and AXP is opening the platform to 3rd parties and potentially open-source applications. In looking at AXP, running Open Source applications doesn't look like much of an option, which is part of 3Com's key strategy. I'm also curious about your comment regarding where 3Com gets most of it's network gear, what was meant by that if I can ask?
Looks like Cisco is copying a 3Com innovation that has been available for over a year. 3Com OSM's are not only available for their routers, but also their 5500G switches.
http://www.3com.com/osn/
I'm not sure who you're buying your 3Com phones from.... As a authorized NBX Voice Reseller, I can tell you that the 2102 Phone (previouse gen, no license req), retails for more like $375. The new 3102 hardware goes for about the $299 you mentioned, but the license is only $125. Also, if your 3102 phone dies out of warranty, you do NOT need to replace the license, it is tied to your call processor, not the phone. Also, if your call processor dies, 3Com will reissue any licenses you can provide proof of purchase for.