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• 10/100 and 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
• IEEE 802.1p traffic prioritization
on Plus and Gigabit switches
ensures that time-sensitive
audio and video network
applications take priority so
they can run effectively
• Auto MDI/MDIX on all ports on
Plus and Gigabit models simplify
network expansion by
eliminating most common
cabling errors
3Com
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OfficeConnect
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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
configuration needed, while supporting
advance features such as traffic prioritiza-
tion and Auto MDI/MDIX on every port.
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.
Compact Design and Silent Operation
Saves valuable office space with a compact,
clipable 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.
The “Plus” switches offer advanced
features such as traffic prioritization and
Auto MDI/MDIX on every port to increase
to ease-of-use of the switches and allow more
advanced real-time applications such as
voice and video to be run over the network.
For the most cost-conscious, the Switch 5
and Switch 8 offer high-quality, reliable
networking at an even more affordable price.
