3Com 3C16470, 3C16472, 3C16471, 3C16477A, 3C16478 data sheet

•Feature-rich devices with wirespeed, non-blocking performance

•Advanced features, such as support for traffic prioritization are ideal for larger networks, running real-time applications

•Easy installation, with plug-and-play design

3Com® Baseline Switches

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.

High-Performance 10/100/1000 Switching

For top performance, the 3Com Baseline Switch 2808, 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.

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) enclosure optimizes valuable office space.

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Hardware Replacement. See www.3com.com/warranty for more detail.

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3COM® BASELINE SWITCHES DATA SHEET

3Com Baseline Switches at a Glance

	3COM BASELINE	3COM BASELINE	3COM BASELINE	3COM BASELINE	3COM BASELINE	3COM BASELINE
	SWITCH 2016	SWITCH 2024	SWITCH 2126-G	SWITCH 2808	SWITCH 2816	SWITCH 2824
	3C16470	3C16471	3C16472	3C16477A	3C16478	3C16479
Ports - Autosensing	16 10/100	24 10/100	24 10/100 and	8 10/100/1000	16 10/100/1000	24 10/100/1000
	Ethernet	Ethernet	2 10/100/1000	Ethernet	Ethernet	Ethernet
			Ethernet
LED Indicators	Power, Network	Power, Network	Power, Network	Power, Network	Power, Network	Power, Network
	traffic/Duplex	traffic/Duplex	traffic/Duplex	traffic/Duplex	traffic/Duplex	traffic/Duplex
	mode, Link	mode, Link	mode, Link	mode, Link	mode, Link	mode, Link
	status/Speed	status/Speed	status/Speed	status/Speed	status/Speed	status/Speed
802.1p Traffic	N/A	N/A	N/A	4 queues on	4 queues on	4 queues on
Prioritization				every port	every port	every port
(Priority Queuing)
MAC Addresses	4,000	4,000	4,000	8,000	32,000	32,000
MDI/MDIX -
Automatic
configuration
on all ports
Forwarding	Store & Forward	Store & Forward	Store & Forward	Store & Forward	Store & Forward	Store & Forward
Method

Features and Benefits

	Description
POWERFUL, ADVANCED SWITCHING
Gigabit performance (3C16472, 3C16477A,	Connect to servers and desktops running at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps. 48 Gbps switching capacity supports
3C16478, 3C16479)	highest speed servers and desktops without additional network investment.
Non-blocking performance	Baseline switches operate at full wirespeed on all ports, delivering unimpeded access to
	networked resources.
Cost-effective 10/100/1000 connections	Range of port densities provides expansion for growing small businesses at a very affordable price per port.
SIMPLE INSTALLATION AND USE
Auto MDI/MDIX ports	Simplify installation by eliminating common cabling errors, automatically detecting the type of Ethernet
	cable used—straight-through or crossover.
Pre-configured setup	Makes sure that switches work "right out of the box" with no configuration or management
	software needed.
Easy-to-read front panel LEDs	Give at-a-glance status and network information to simplify diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Consistent form factor	Clean design, standard 1RU enclosure optimizes rack space.
RELIABLE
Sturdy, dependable design	3Com delivers premium-quality, reliable networking products that stay up and running year after year.
Complete support package	Limited Lifetime Hardware Replacement provides peace of mind.

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