3COM 10/100 16-PORT SWITCH

The 3Com Baseline 10/100 Switch 16-Port is an unmanaged, nonblocking switch designed for small to midsize offices. This rack mountable, business-class switch can be installed in a wiring closet or as a free-standing unit.

The switch comes preconfigured for fast, easy installation using economical copper wiring. Auto-negotiation adjusts the port speed to match the communicating device. Any of the switch’s 16 ports can deliver 10BASE-T Ethernet for users with average bandwidth requirements, or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet for power users or those with newer network connections.

In addition, automatic detection of the Ethernet cable type (MDI/MDIX) simplifies cable connections. And built-in IEEE 802.1p prioritization with two priority queues facilitates traffic management in larger enterprise networks.

Like all 3Com Baseline products, this switch provides powerful, feature-rich practicality in a sturdy package designed for reliability, long life, and low total cost of ownership.

3Com’s new Baseline 10/100 Switch 16 and 24-port switches are unmanaged, feature-rich devices with wirespeed, non-blocking performance, providing a solution that can grow along with your business. Pre-configured for fast, easy installation, the switches operate free-standing or rack-mounted in a standard-size 19 inch wiring closet rack. All ports auto-negotiate port speed, making them ideal for offices requiring Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) connections for desktops and office servers, with the ability to handle older desktops still running at Ethernet (10 Mbps) speeds. Also, ports automatically adjust to the Ethernet (auto MDI/MDIX) cable type, simplifying installation. Advanced switch features such as IEEE 802.1p support for traffic prioritization allow the switches to operate as part of a larger enterprise network. Baseline products are designed for networks and branch offices of all sizes having structured wiring without a need for network management.