3com 2016 User Guide

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The 3Com
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 Baseline Switch 2016/2024 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 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 Switch is suited for office use where it can be free standing, 
or rack mounted (in a wiring closet or equipment room).
The Switch comes with:
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One power cord for use with the Switch
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Four self-adhesive rubber pads
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One mounting kit
The Switch is powered from the AC mains supply.
The Switch provides high performance switched connections to 
10 Mbps and 100 Mbps hubs, servers and workstations that 
require a dedicated switched link.
The diagram opposite shows an example configuration:
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Endstations on shared
100 Mbps connections
Baseline Dual Speed Hub
10/100Mbps link
Endstations on switched
10/100 Mbps connections
Baseline Switch 2024
3Com
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 Baseline Switch 2016 and 2024 User Guide
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