DATA SHEET 3Com OfficeConnect Switches (R) Key Benefits (R) Advanced Features Backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty Get high quality innovative technology from a leading network vendor. High quality and reliability are assured, and supported by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. 90 days telephone support is also available for general trouble shooting and installation help. Easy to Install and Maintain Enjoy plug-and-play simplicity with no configuration needed. 3Com OfficeConnect switches feature frontpanel diagnostic LEDs for at-a-glance network status information. (R) (R) Compact Design and Silent Operation Save valuable office space with a compact, clippable design. OfficeConnect products provide connectivity for every small office need Specifically designed for small businesses and offices, 3Com OfficeConnect switches and hubs provide businesses with an integrated system of small-office networking. By installing a LAN, users can work more effectively with file and print sharing and reduce costs by sharing expensive resources as printers. OfficeConnect products provide connectivity for every business need. For the value-conscious user, standard Ethernet hubs are ideal, while Fast Ethernet switches and hubs provide additional speed for high-volume traffic. OfficeConnect Dual Speed Ethernet switches and Complete Small Office Solution Build a complete networking solution with the OfficeConnect product family, designed to meet all your small office needs. hubs feature autosensing technology, allowing users to migrate to higher speeds when needed. They are available in a variety of port densities--from 5 to 16 ports. OfficeConnect switches are a core part of the OfficeConnect family. This integrated system, allowing small offices and branch offices to share computer resources, access the Internet, and take advantage of new technologies such as high-speed, wireless LAN connectivity. It includes products such as Cable/DSL gateways, hubs, wireless devices, and network interface cards. 3 C O M (R) O F F I C E C O N N E C T (R) S W I T C H E S D ATA S H E E T 3Com No.1 3Com 21.1% (1.5m ports) Others 25.3% Accton/SMC 7.9% Netgear 19.5% Linksys 12.3% Allied Telesyn 19.5% Limit ed Lif e Warr anty time Exter nal p ower supp ly Stack ing c lip inclu ded? The `Plus' switches (models 3C16790, 3C16791 and 3C16792) offer premium features, such as auto MDI/MDIX and priority queuing, while the new Switches (models 3C16793 and 3C16794) make reliable networking even more affordable. FCC Class B Num ber o f que ues MAC a supp ddresses orted Prior ity qu euing LED in dicat ors Auto n and h egotiating alf-d uplex fullports 10/1 00 ports autosen sing Buffe r me mory OfficeConnect Switches allow dedicated, high-speed connections at either 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX, making them ideal for connecting servers or multiple hubs in small businesses or offices and providing a flexible migration path. They provide expandable connections for 5, 8, or 16 users or networked devices. Forw ardin g me thod OfficeConnect Switches are designed for small businesses that want high network performance to exchange larger data files and images, and access real-time information. OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 8 Plus OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switches Source: Dell'Oro Group February 2002 MDI/ MDIX OfficeConnect Switches Market analyst firm Cahners In-Stat*, rated 3Com the top vendor for business customers working in small organizations in the U.S. According the latest market share figures published by the Dell'Oro Group in February 2002, 3Com is the market leader in Unmanaged 10/100 Switching port shipments. OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 Plus (3C16790) A low port density, highperformance, Fast Ethernet switch ideal for boosting network performance with multiple hub aggregation or server connection. 5 512K All 5 Alert, Power, Duplex, Port status (activity, connection speed) 2 2,048 Auto Store & Forward 11 W OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 8 Plus (3C16791) A popular switch ideal for connecting servers, multiple hubs, or desktops for small businesses that use bandwidthintensive applications. 8 512K All 8 Alert, Power, Duplex, Port status (activity, connection speed) 2 2,048 Auto Store & Forward 11 W OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 16 Plus (3C16792) Provides high-performance switching for bandwidth-intensive applications. 16 1M All 16 Alert, Power, Activity, Duplex, Speed 2 2,048 Auto Store & Forward 11 W OfficeConnect Switch 5 (3C16793) 3Com quality at an extremely affordable connection price 5 512K All 5 Power, Port status (activity, speed) 2,048 Manual Store & Forward 11 W OfficeConnect Switch 8 (3C16794) 3Com quality at an extremely affordable connection price 8 512K All 8 Power, Port status (activity, speed) 2,048 Manual Store & Forward 11 W *Cahners In-Stat "Growth Market Rankings: Evaluating Vendor Strategies in 2000--Part One: Small Business Networking" 2 3 C O M (R) O F F I C E C O N N E C T (R) S W I T C H E S D ATA S H E E T Features and Benefits Feature Benefit 10/100 autosensing ports Allows users to connect at either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps to the switch or hub. The switch or hub will operate at the highest speed possible, optimizing network performance and user flexibility. Clippable design One-piece clipping system lets users connect up to four units in a stack. Please note the OfficeConnect Switch 5 (3C16793) and OfficeConnect Switch 8 (3C16794) can only be clipped on top of curved OfficeConnect unit. External power supply Provides more flexibility and reduces power requirements in the product, eliminating the need for a noisy fan. FCC Class B Indicates that a product is certified for use in home as well as office environments (more stringent classification than Class A). Fully compatible with leading operating systems OfficeConnect units support Novell NetWare, Microsoft Windows NT, Windows XP, and other leading software systems, giving the widest range of backward compatibility with existing office software. Full duplex Automatically doubles the throughput (to 20 Mbps or 200 Mbps) when ports are connected to other full-duplex devices or ports. Limited Lifetime Warranty and telephone support Provides complete peace of mind. MDI/MDIX push button switch Enables direct connection to a server, end station, or another switch or hub, using regular straight-through cables. Extra features available on "Plus" switches Priority queuing Ensures that real-time applications (such as audio or video) take priority so they can run effectively, even during bursts of high traffic load. Alert LED A unique LED present on all OfficeConnect switches and hubs provides additional diagnostic information. Auto MDI/MDIX This feature eliminates most common cabling problems (see MDI/MDIX push button switch). Port Status LEDs OfficeConnect LED Indicators Alert LED (Orange) Alerts you to excessive network use or an isolated (partitioned) 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX port. Power LED (Green) Indicates that the power supply to the unit is present. (Green/Yellow) Indicate the status of each port. If green, there is a link present at 100 Mbps. If yellow, there is a link present at 10 Mbps. If the LED is off, nothing is connected. Flashing of an LED indicates activity over that link. Duplex Indicator (Orange) If the LED is orange, the link is running at full duplex. If the LED is off but there is a link on that port, that link is running at half duplex. OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 8 Plus As this front view of the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 8 Plus illustrates, OfficeConnect units offer a variety of LED indicators. For instance, the Alert LED available on `Plus' switches. This gives users immediate notification of problems, such as excessive network use, without requiring special technical knowledge. 3 3 C O M (R) O F F I C E C O N N E C T (R) S W I T C H E S D ATA S H E E T Specifications Common Family Characteristics OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 Plus (10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Switch) 3C16790 OfficeConnect Switch 5 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Switch) 3C16793 Connectors: Connectors: 5 RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports 5 RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports Dimensions: Dimensions: EN60950, UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No.950, IEC 60950 Width: 228 mm (9.1 in) Height: 41.8 mm (1.6 in) Depth: 135.4 mm (5.3 in) Weight: 600 g (1.3 lb) Width: 220 mm (8.7 in) Height: 24.2 mm (1 in) Depth: 135.4 mm (5.3 in) Weight: 480 g (1.1 1b) Functional: Power: 3.2W Power: 2.4W Environmental: OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 8 Plus (10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Switch) 3C16791 OfficeConnect Switch 8 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Switch) 3C16794 EN60068 (IEC 68) Connectors: Connectors: 8 RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports 8 RJ-45 10/BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports Dimensions: Dimensions: Width: 228 mm (9.1 in) Height: 41.8 mm (1.6 in) Depth: 135.4 mm (5.3 in) Weight: 600 g (1.3 lb) Width: 220 mm (8.7 in) Height: 24.2 mm (1 in) Depth: 135.4 mm (5.3 in) Weight: 535 g (1.3 lb) Packaging Contents: 3C16793, 3C16794 Power: 4.2W Power: 3.7W * User guide * Power adapter * Rubber feet OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 16 Plus (10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Switch) 3C16792 EMC: EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, FCC Part 15 Bubpart B Class B, ICES-003 Class B, VCCI Class B, AS/NZS 3548 Class B, CNS 13438 Class A Safety: ISO 8802/3 IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Packaging Contents: 3C16790, 3C16791, 3C16792 * * * * User guide Power adaptor One-piece clipping system Rubber feet Connectors: 16 RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASETX ports Dimensions: Width: 228 mm (9.1 in) Height: 60.6 mm (2.4 in) Depth: 185.4 mm (7.3 in) Weight: 1,000 g (2.2 lb) Power: 11W Ordering Information OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 Plus 3C16790 OfficeConnect Switch 5 3C16793 OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 8 Plus 3C16791 OfficeConnect Switch 8 3C16794 OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 16 Plus 3C16792 3Com Corporation, Corporate Headquarters, 5400 Bayfront Plaza, P.O. Box 58145, Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145. To learn more about 3Com solutions, visit www.3com.com. 3Com Corporation is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol COMS. Copyright (c) 2002 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and OfficeConnect are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective companies. While every effort is made to ensure the information given is accurate, 3Com does not accept liability for any errors or mistakes which may arise. Specifications subject to change without notice. 400720-004 09/02