3Com Baseline 3C16470 User Manual

The SuperStack
®
3 Baseline 10/100 Switch is a versatile,
easy-to-use unmanaged switch. It is ideal for users who want the
high-speed performance of 10/100 switching but do not need
sophisticated management capabilities. The Baseline 10/100
Switch is shipped ready for use. No configuration is necessary.
The Baseline 10/100 Switch has 16 or 24 shielded RJ-45,
10/100 Mbps auto-negotiating ports on the front panel. Each port
automatically determines the speed and duplex mode of the
connected equipment and provides a suitable switched
connection. Each port also supports automatic MDI/MDI-X
detection.
The Baseline 10/100 Switch is suited for office use where it can
be free standing, or rack mounted (in a wiring closet or
equipment room).
The Baseline 10/100 Switch comes with:
 One power cord for use with the Baseline 10/100 Switch
 Four self-adhesive rubber pads
 One mounting kit
The Switch is powered from the AC mains supply.
The Baseline 10/100 Switch provides high performance switched
connections to 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps hubs, servers and
workstations that require a dedicated switched link.
The diagram below shows an sample configuration:
INTRODUCTION
Endstations on shared
100Mbps connections
Baseline Dual Speed Hub
100Mbps link10Mbps link
100Mbps connection
to backbone
Endstations on switched
10Mbps connections
Baseline 10/100 Switch
Endstations on shared
10Mbps connections
Baseline Hub
SuperStack
®
3 Baseline 10/100 Switch 16-Port (3C16470) and 24-Port
(3C16471) User Guide
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3Com Baseline 3C16470 Specifications

General

Brand	3Com
Model	Baseline 3C16470
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

INTRODUCTION

HOW TO USE THE BASELINE 10/100 SWITCH

Front Panel Ports

Description of the front panel RJ-45 ports, including auto-negotiation and MDI/MDI-X.

Status Indicators

Explanation of the various LEDs indicating port status, speed, duplex, and power.

Self-Adhesive Pads

Details on the included self-adhesive rubber pads for unit placement.

INSTALLING THE SWITCH

Positioning Guidelines

Guidelines for placing the switch unit, considering accessibility, noise, and airflow.

Rack Mounting Procedure

Instructions for mounting the unit in a 19-inch equipment rack using the mounting kit.

Powering Up the Switch

Step-by-step instructions for powering on the Baseline 10/100 Switch.

Routine Checks

Recommendations for regular visual checks of the switch and its connections.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Power Cord Set Requirements

Specifications and approvals required for the power cord set used with the unit.

MOUNTING KIT INSTRUCTIONS

Rack Mounting the Unit

Instructions for mounting the unit into a standard 19-inch rack using the provided brackets.

PROBLEM SOLVING

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Related Standards

List of standards to which the SuperStack 3 Baseline 10/100 Switch has been designed.

Physical Specifications

Physical dimensions and weight of the Baseline 10/100 Switch unit.

Electrical Specifications

Electrical specifications including power input, voltage, and consumption.

REGULATORY NOTICES

FCC Compliance

Statement regarding compliance with FCC rules for Class A digital devices.

User Interference Guidance

User guidance on correcting radio or television interference caused by the equipment.

European Compliance

Statement of compliance with European Low Voltage and EMC Directives.

Canadian Compliance

Statement of compliance with Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Japanese VCCI Compliance

Statement regarding VCCI standards for information technology equipment in Japan.

Taiwanese BSMI Compliance

Warning statement for Class A information product users in Taiwan.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

LEGAL NOTICES

Environmental and Legal Information

Statements on environmental policies, product disposal, materials, and legal compliance.

Product Registration

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