3com OfficeConnect® Dual Speed Switch 5 Plus 3C16790-ME User Manual

Product codes
3C16790-ME
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• 10/100 or 10/100/1000
autosensing capability on all
switch ports automatically
detects the speed of the
attached device to optimize
network performance
• Plug-and-play convenience, the
switches work right out of the
box with no configuration or
management necessary
• Auto MDI/MDIX on all switches
eliminating most common
cabling errors
3Com
®
OfficeConnect
®
Switches
Key Benefits 
High-Speed Connectivity
Different switches to meet a variety of
connection requirements, from Gigabit
only offerings future-proofed for the most
bandwidth-intensive applications, to
10/100 switches for general office needs.
Easy to Install and Maintain
Plug-and-play simplicity with no configu-
ration needed, with Auto MDI/MDIX on
every and front panel diagnostic LEDs
provide easy at-a-glance network status
information.
Award Winning Quality
Designed to the highest standards of
quality and reliability, OfficeConnect
switches are supported by a 3 Year
Hardware Warranty with advanced hard-
ware replacement.
Compact Design and Silent Operation
Saves valuable office space with a compact,
design while silent operation ensures no
disturbance due to noisy fans.
Part of Complete Solution
Build a complete networking solution with
the OfficeConnect Family, designed to meet
all your needs including wireless, security
and encryption products.
DATA SHEET
OfficeConnect switches are designed
specifically for small offices that require
high network performance to exchange
large data files and images, and access 
real-time information.
The OfficeConnect Switch family offers
connections at 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
or 10BASE-T, with an effective throughput
of up to 3.2Gbps, making them ideal for
connecting to high-speed servers, for 
high-speed data links into the core of the
network, or for connecting to multiple
switches or hubs in small offices. 
The OfficeConnect Switch family offers a
highly flexible migration path for businesses
upgrading to faster network connections.
Models include switches with 5, 8 and 16
10/100 ports, as well as an 8 port 10/100
switch with an integrated gigabit port, and
5 or 8 port gigabit switches.
For the most cost-conscious, the Switch 5
and Switch 8 offer high-quality, reliable
networking at an even more affordable price.
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