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10 and 10/100 Mbps Networking Solutions

The SuperStack

®

II Baseline family

builds on the tremendous success of
SuperStack II enterprise networking
solutions by delivering powerful,
unmanaged connectivity in a full
range of networking technologies.
From 10 Mbps Ethernet hubs to
high-speed 10/100 Mbps switching, 
the Baseline family satisfies the 
need for high-quality products 
at an affordable price—enabling
even the most budget-conscious
organizations to trade up to the
next level of networking power. 

SuperStack II Baseline hubs and
switches provide cost-effective,
unmanaged solutions across 
a wide range of networking 
technologies for people who 
need the assurance of high 
quality, reliability, and robustness 
of 3Com’s SuperStack II family.

The SuperStack II Baseline family
comprises four key components:
Ethernet workgroup hubs; Ethernet
workgroup switches with Fast
Ethernet uplinks; auto-sensing dual-
speed Fast Ethernet hubs, which
automatically optimize the speed of
the network; and powerful 10/100
Mbps auto-sensing switches for the
ultimate in dedicated high-speed
connectivity. 

Key Benefits

Performance to suit your 
application and budget.

Whether you need the ultimate
power of 10/100 Mbps switching
or simply 10 Mbps Ethernet
hubs, SuperStack II Baseline
products give you a high-quality
solution to meet both your 
application needs and budget
requirements.

Easy to install and use.

All SuperStack II Baseline 
products are shipped ready 
to work straight from the box. 
No configuration is necessary.
Simply plug them in, and they
will run....and run.

Superior reliability.

Proven reliability, combined 
with optional SuperStack II
power systems provide you with
nonstop troublefree operation.

Year 2000 Compliance.

All SuperStack II Baseline 
hubs and switches are year 
2000 compliant.

Lifetime limited warranty.

Get the peace-of-mind you need
from the SuperStack II family.

The complete SuperStack II 
Baseline family

SuperStack

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II Baseline 

Hubs and Switches

High-quality, unmanaged products providing cost-effective 
network solutions for a wide range of applications

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Summary of Contents for 3C16440 - SuperStack II Baseline Hub 12

Page 1: ... optimize the speed of the network and powerful 10 100 Mbps auto sensing switches for the ultimate in dedicated high speed connectivity Key Benefits Performance to suit your application and budget Whether you need the ultimate power of 10 100 Mbps switching or simply 10 Mbps Ethernet hubs SuperStack II Baseline products give you a high quality solution to meet both your application needs and budge...

Page 2: ...ing at 100 Mbps for fast links to servers or the network backbone The Baseline 10 100 Switch is capable of communicating with other network devices at up to 100 Mbps on all ports for the ultimate in high speed connectivity Both are available in 12 and 24 port variants Switches are most suited to certain applications Near the core of the network they eliminate bottlenecks and improve the overall ne...

Page 3: ... using standard UTP cabling By using the MDI MDIX switch your hubs and switches are cascaded together without the need to use special crossover cable Reliability 3Com Baseline products have been designed with reliability in mind You can be assured they will give you troublefree operation 3Com uses advanced HALT Highly Accelerated Life Test techniques at the design phase to stress test our products...

Page 4: ...eck individual port status 3Com lifetime limited warranty Connection for the SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System provides ultimate protec tion against network downtime The SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System and Uninterruptible Power System are available as options from 3Com SuperStack II Baseline Hubs The 12 and 24 port Baseline Hubs are equipped with a slot ready to accommoda...

Page 5: ...II Baseline Dual Speed Hubs can be cascaded in series the maximum allowed according to the Fast Ethernet specification MDI MDIX switchable port allows for simple cascading of hubs without the need for a special crossover cable 19 size for easy installation in a wiring closet A rackmounting kit is supplied The product can also be used free standing Diagnostic LEDs indicate port status network traff...

Page 6: ...View 12 or 24 RJ 45 ports MDI MDIX switch LEDs for link status and network traffic LEDs to indicate 10 100 Mbps speed and full half duplex Advanced RPS connector 60 W Type 1 2 RJ 45 ports for 10 100 Mbps connections MDI MDIX switch Front View SuperStack II Baseline Switch Backbone WAN SNA Host Power Systems Transcend Network Management Architecture RMON 2 Probes Open Hub Access Servers SDLC Conver...

Page 7: ...hput full duplex links 19 size for easy installation in a wiring closet A rackmounting kit is supplied The product can also be used free standing Diagnostic LEDs indicate network traffic and port status of each port making it easy to spot check faults and check individual port status 3Com lifetime limited warranty Connection for the SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System provides ultimate p...

Page 8: ...s links to the desktop The Baseline Dual Speed Hub autosenses those network devices capable of running at 100 Mbps such as the network servers and the CAD CAM workstations and provides them with a 100 Mbps link The link between the Baseline Dual Speed Hubs will run at 100 Mbps Shared 10 100 Mbps in a Small to Medium Sized Office According to configuration rules in the Fast Ethernet specification I...

Page 9: ...ormance workgroup Local server This shows a medium sized office using a combination of all SuperStack II Baseline products A mix of switched and shared 10 Mbps and 10 100 Mbps delivers higher performance connections where they are needed while keeping the overall system cost to a minimum In the basement a single SuperStack II Baseline 10 100 switch provides 100 Mbps switched links to the floors an...

Page 10: ...ed to users desktops by the SuperStack Baseline products as shown Used in this way reliable high speed network connections can be delivered to the desktop in an extremely cost effective way while ensuring complete compatibility and fitting in with the corporate network structure SuperStack II Baseline Within the Managed Network Environment Local server Backbone link to fully managed corporate netw...

Page 11: ...e 1 Heat Dissipation Maximum 12 port 86 BTU hr 24 port 142 BTU hr SuperStack II Baseline Switches 3C16460 12 port 10 Mbps switched ports plus 2 x 10 100 Mbps auto sensing ports 3C16462 24 port 10 Mbps switched ports plus 2 x 10 100 Mbps auto sensing ports Functional ISO 8802 3 IEEE 802 3 Ethernet IEEE 802 3u Fast Ethernet Media Interfaces 14 shielded RJ 45 TP ARPS connector 60 W Type 1 Indicators ...

Page 12: ...erved 3Com the 3Com logo Boundary Routing OfficeConnect SuperStack andTranscend are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation More connected is a trademark of 3Com Corporation Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners All specifications are subject to change without notice Printed in U S A on recycled paper 400411 002 12 98 Ordering Informa...

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