Compact, streamlined
and affordable. The
3Com Switch 5 and
Switch 8 10/100 feature
an internal power
supply, autosensing
and auto MDI/MDIX
for easy operation.
DATA SHEET
OVERVIEW
The 3Com
®
Switch 5 and Switch 8 10/100 switches are designed for small
offices requiring high network performance to exchange large data files
and images and access real-time information. Featuring internal power
supplies plus autosensing and auto MDI/MDIX on all ports, these switches
are delivered in compact streamlined enclosures, the 3Com logo illuminates
on power up, and blue LEDs indicate port connections.
The 3Com Switch 5 and 8 automatically find the fastest connection speed;
all that is needed is to connect the power and Ethernet cables. There is
no software to configure. Easy to set up, these switches feature a fan-less
design which provides silent operation. With a choice of five or eight
ports you can expand your network by adding more computers or devices
with speeds up to 200 Mbps per port in full-duplex mode.
These switches offer high-quality, reliable, affordable networking with
a style that will accommodate any office environment and is backed by
an outstanding 2-year limited warranty.
KEY BENEFITS
OPTIMAL NETWORK CONNECTIVITY
Auto-speed sensing 10/100 Mbps connectivity.
Enables connection
at 10 and 1000 Mbps, ensuring optimum throughput while retaining
compatibility with legacy equipment.
Full-duplex support of your network.
Allows full, two-way data
transfer, doubling the effective bandwidth.
FCC Class B certified.
Certified for home and office use (more stringent
than Class A certification).
EASY TO USE
Auto MDI/MDIX.
Eliminates most common cabling problems, whether
the port is connected to a server, PC, another switch or hub.
Front panel LEDs.
Provides immediate notification of network use
without requiring special technical knowledge.
Operating system independence.
Supports maximum integration of
different operating systems within a network—no extra configuration
of the network is required.
3Com
®
Switch 5—10/100
3Com
®
Switch 8—10/100
from top: 3Com Switch 5, Switch 8
