# 3Com Switch Port Monitoring Software — ManageEngine OpManager Leverage OpManager's switch monitoring capabilities and maximize the performance of 3com switch ports. 3Com stands for "Computer Communication Compatibility". 3Com is a provider of network [interface](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/interface-monitoring.html?3com-sp-monitoring) controller and switches, routers, wireless access points and controllers, etc. With OpManager, you can keep an eye on which ports are getting used the most and have the highest throughput and bandwidth going through them on your 3Com Routers/Switches. OpManager, a 3com switch monitoring tool, can sniff through packets of data, alert you for abnormalities in switches or any of their ports, narrow down network saturation problems and fix them before you blink. ![Monitoring 3Com Switch Port - ManageEngine OpManager](https://cdn.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/images/3com-new-2.png) ## Need for 3Com Switch Port Monitor In order to avoid major network mishaps and downtime that can cause business losses amounting to millions, it is vital to [monitor switch port](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/switch-monitoring.html?3com-sp-monitoring) usage, capacity and availability checking for capacity planning, quickly track & identify network devices by IP address, and hostname within the network. Having a 3Com [network monitoring tool](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/network-monitoring-tools.html?3com-sp-monitoring) which also offers multi-vendor networking switch support enables the management of hybrid networks with ease. ## 3Com Switch Port Monitoring Tool with ManageEngine OpManager ![3Com Switch Port Monitoring Software - ManageEngine OpManager](https://cdn.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/images/3comsnapshot.png) OpManager's alerts are based on the real network needs defined by and modified by admins and operators. OpManager also has a great GUI for quickly getting your [network switches](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/switch-management-software.html?3com-sp-monitoring) managed and understanding what is going on within them. ### Elevate network performance with in-depth switch monitoring parameters Adding additional switches is a breeze and you can view switch monitoring parameters and insights such as: | Availability | Packet loss | Response time | |---|---|---| | Device summary | Device status | Device IP Address | | Device name, type, category and vendor type | Recent alarms | DNS name | | Uplink dependency | System Description | OS version | | System Location | Monitoring Via (protocol) | Usage (as a Percentage) | | HTML and CSV format reports on network and port status and a lot more. | | | ![3Com Switch Port Monitoring Tool - ManageEngine OpManager](https://cdn.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/images/3com-new6.png) OpManager also offers in depth information about interfaces, Rx traffic, Tx traffic, along with an option to customize refresh interval. The VLANs associated with the switch along with its bandwidth utilization can be viewed and analyzed. OpManager also offers in depth information about interfaces, Rx traffic, Tx traffic, along with an option to customize refresh interval. The VLANs associated with the switch along with its bandwidth utilization can be viewed and analyzed. ![Monitor 3Com Switch Port - ManageEngine OpManager](https://cdn.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/images/3com-new-3.png) Port view feature is also available in the OpManager UI. OpManager's port view clearly distinguishes between vacant and occupied ports. Hovering the cursor over an occupied port will display the port number, If Index, If Name, Status, MAC Address and IP Address of the port. OpManager also offers an in-house add on for [IP Address Management (IPAM) and Switch Port monitoring (SPM)](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/?3com-sp-monitoring) to - Track by MAC Address - Identify Suspicious User/Device Detection - Activate/deactivate ports remotely - View switch port status reports - Detect rogue devices ## Related Resources ### Featured - [Switch monitoring](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/switch-monitoring.html?3com-switch-monitoring) - [Switch management software](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/switch-management-software.html?3com-switch-monitoring) - [Switch stack monitoring](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/cisco-switch-stack-monitoring.html?3com-switch-monitoring) ### Quick links - [Blogs](https://blogs.manageengine.com?3com-switch-monitoring) - [E-books](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/ebooks.html?3com-switch-monitoring) - [Videos](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/videos.html?3com-switch-monitoring) - [Case studies](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/customer-recommends.html?3com-switch-monitoring) - [Awards and Recognitions](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/network-software-review.html?3com-switch-monitoring) ### Blog - [Improved network management with OpManager](https://blogs.manageengine.com/network/opmanager/2023/09/15/revolutionize-your-network-performance-with-opmanagers-versatile-network-management-tool.html) ### Whitepaper - [Cost effective network management](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/cost-effective-network-management-wp.html) ### Help - [Switch stack monitoring in OpManager](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/stack-switch-help.html) ## Related Products - [Network Monitoring](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/?relPrd) - [Bandwidth Monitoring & Traffic Analysis](https://www.manageengine.com/products/netflow/?relPrd) - [Network Configuration Management](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/?relPrd) - [Switch Port & IP Address Management](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/?relPrd) - [Firewall Management](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/?relPrd) - [Network Monitoring Software for MSPs](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring-msp/?relPrd) - [IT Operations Management](https://www.manageengine.com/it-operations-management/) - [Application Performance Monitoring](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/?relPrd)