3com OfficeConnect® Dual Speed Switch 5 3C16790A-ME Leaflet
Product codes
3C16790A-ME
• Optimizes network performance via
the 10/100 autosensing capability
on all 10/100 switch ports that
automatically detects the speed
of the attached device
on all 10/100 switch ports that
automatically detects the speed
of the attached device
• Provides plug-and-play convenience;
the switches work right out of the
box with no configuration or
management necessary
box with no configuration or
management necessary
• Auto MDI/MDIX on all switches
eliminates most common
cabling errors
cabling errors
3Com
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OfficeConnect
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10/100 Switches
Overview
3Com
®
OfficeConnect
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10/100 switches are
designed for small offices that require high
network performance to exchange large
data files and images and access real-time
information.
network performance to exchange large
data files and images and access real-time
information.
The OfficeConnect 10/100 switch family
offers connections at 10BASE-TX or
10BASE-T—ideal for connecting to high-
speed servers and multiple switches or
hubs in small offices and for deploying
high-speed data links into the core of the
network.
offers connections at 10BASE-TX or
10BASE-T—ideal for connecting to high-
speed servers and multiple switches or
hubs in small offices and for deploying
high-speed data links into the core of the
network.
Offering models that include switches with
five, eight and sixteen 10/100 Fast Ethernet
ports, as well as models with an eight-port
10/100 switch and integrated fixed Gigabit
copper uplink port, OfficeConnect 10/100
switch solutions provide a highly flexible
migration path for businesses upgrading to
faster network connections.
five, eight and sixteen 10/100 Fast Ethernet
ports, as well as models with an eight-port
10/100 switch and integrated fixed Gigabit
copper uplink port, OfficeConnect 10/100
switch solutions provide a highly flexible
migration path for businesses upgrading to
faster network connections.
For the most cost-conscious, the 3Com
OfficeConnect Switch 5 and OfficeConnect
Switch 8 offer high-quality, reliable net-
working at an even more affordable price.
OfficeConnect Switch 5 and OfficeConnect
Switch 8 offer high-quality, reliable net-
working at an even more affordable price.
DATA SHEET
Key Benefits
FEATURES BENEFITS
Wirespeed 10/100 connectivity
Allows users to connect at 100Mbps or 10Mbps, ensuring optimum throughput for bandwidth
intensive applications, while ensuring compatibility with legacy equipment
intensive applications, while ensuring compatibility with legacy equipment
Auto MDI/MDIX on every port
Eliminates most common cabling problems, whether the port is connected to a server, PC, or another
switch or hub
switch or hub
Front panel diagnostic LEDs
Provides immediate notification of problems, such as excessive network use, without requiring special
technical knowledge
technical knowledge
Full duplex support of your network
Allows full, two-way data transfer, doubling the effective bandwidth
Plug-and-Play convenience
For hassle-free installation, offers simple set-up with no complicated configuration
Silent operation
Having no fan, OfficeConnect 10/100 switches ensure no disturbance to the workplace
Operating system independence
Supports maximum integration of different operating systems within a network; no extra configuration
of the network required
of the network required
FCC Class B certified
Certified for home as well as office use; complies with a more stringent certification than Class A
3 Year hardware warranty with Next Business Day
Provides the ongoing warranty support that businesses need.
advanced hardware replacement
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3Com
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OfficeConnect
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Gigabit Switch 5
Power User
PCs
PCs
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Switch 8 with Gigab
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Server
Server
Gigabit link
10/100 link
Network Diagram
3Com OfficeConnect switches enable businesses to find the best
balance between wire speed performance and budget requirements.