3Com Baseline Switch

DATA SHEET
Key Benefits
Wide-Ranging Unmanaged Family
Small to mid-sized businesses looking for
a switched LAN with or without high-
speed uplinks, or a low cost,
high-performance Gigabit network, will
find an affordable solution with the family
of 3Com
®
Baseline switches, designed for
plug-and-play network operation.
10/100 Switching with Legacy Support
3Com Baseline Switch 2016 and 2024 are
ideal for businesses with legacy Ethernet
desktops that want to start a network.
Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) support easily
handles higher speed desktop and office
server connections.
10/100 Switching, Gigabit Uplinks
For businesses ready to step up their
network performance, the 3Com Baseline
Switch 2226 and 2250 offer 10/100
switching with two high-speed dual
purpose ports that can be used either as
10/100/1000 for fixed copper connections,
or fiber connections utilizing two Gigabit
SFP (Small Form-Factor Plug-in or mini-
GBIC) transceiver slots that accommodate
any standard 1000BASE-LX or -SX trans-
ceiver module.
High-Performance 10/100/1000
Switching
For top performance, the 3Com Baseline
10/100/1000 Switch 8-port and Baseline
Switch 2816 and 2824 deliver wirespeed
Gigabit throughput and a switching
capacity of up to 48 Gbps to handle the
most bandwidth-hungry applications.
Plug-and-Play Unmanaged Operation
3Com Baseline switches operate straight
out of the box, with no configuration
required. Auto MDI/MDIX ports identify
and adapt to the Ethernet cable type,
eliminating the most common cabling
errors and simplifying installation.
Autosensing ports detect and adjust to the
speed of the connected device to optimize
network performance.
Advanced Switching Features
IEEE 802.1p Class-of-Service (CoS) traffic
prioritization makes sure that real-time
applications such as video and audio take
priority so they run effectively, and
enable the switches to operate in larger
networks.
Rack-Mounted or Free-Standing
Configuration
Small-business configurations can vary, so
the switches are designed to operate as a
free-standing or rack-mounted switch
with included mounting kit. The standard
19-inch, one rack-unit-high (1 RU) enclo-
sure optimizes valuable office space.
Top Reliability with Limited Lifetime
Warranty
Sturdy design and construction pays off
in high reliability and long service life.
Limited Lifetime hardware warranty and
Advance Hardware Replacement* provide
peace of mind long after deployment.
3Com
®
Baseline Switches
*For U.S. and EU countries.

3Com Baseline Switch Specifications

General

MAC Address Table Size	8K entries
Ports	24 x 10/100
Status Indicators	Power
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3u
Switching Protocol	Ethernet
Power Supply	Internal power supply
Dimensions	44 cm x 17.3 cm x 4.4 cm

Summary

Key Benefits of 3 Com Baseline Switches

Wide-Ranging Unmanaged Family

Affordable solution for small to mid-sized businesses needing a switched LAN.

10100 Switching with Legacy Support

Ideal for businesses with legacy Ethernet desktops needing 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet.

10100 Switching, Gigabit Uplinks

Offers 10/100 switching with dual-purpose Gigabit SFP ports for higher performance.

High-Performance 101001000 Switching

Delivers wirespeed Gigabit throughput and switching capacity for demanding applications.

Plug-and-Play Unmanaged Operation

Switches operate straight out of the box with no configuration required.

Advanced Switching Features

Includes IEEE 802.1p CoS traffic prioritization for real-time applications.

Rack-Mounted or Free-Standing Configuration

Designed to operate free-standing or rack-mounted with included kit.

Top Reliability with Limited Lifetime Warranty

Offers sturdy design, high reliability, and a limited lifetime hardware warranty.

3 Com Baseline Switches at a Glance

Features and Benefits

Details on powerful switching, simple installation, and reliability.

Specifications

Total Ports

Details the number and type of autosensing ports for each switch model.

Standards Conformance

Lists the industry standards the switches comply with.

Ethernet Switching Features

Describes wirespeed, non-blocking Layer 2 switching and auto-negotiation.

Electrical Power

Provides details on power inlet, AC line frequency, input voltage, and consumption.

LED Indicators

Lists the status indicators for power, network traffic, and link speed.

Physical Dimensions and Weight

Specifies height, depth, width, and weight for various switch models.

Hardware Warranty and Services

Outlines the Limited Lifetime Warranty and support services.

Ordering Information

Baseline Switch Features

Highlights plug and play simplicity, no configuration, and rack-mount capability.

Switch Model Numbers

Lists the order numbers for each 3Com Baseline Switch model.

Optional Modules

Details optional SFP transceiver modules for specific switch models.