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Welcome to the world of networking with 3Com
®
. In the
modern business environment, communication and sharing
information is crucial. Computer networks have proved to be one
of the fastest modes of communication but, until recently, only
large businesses could afford the networking advantage. The
OfficeConnect
®
product range from 3Com has changed all this,
bringing networks to the small office.
The Network Storage Server is ideal for adding extra storage
space to your network. It is compact and attractively designed for
desktop use and can be used with other OfficeConnect products.
These products form part of the OfficeConnect range which
neatly stack together with the OfficeConnect stacking clip. The
Network Storage Server provides you with a quick-to-install,
efficient and inexpensive alternative to complex, more-expensive
computer servers.
The Network Storage Server is an ideal solution for users and
groups of people who simply require more storage space for
their data and the ability to share data across the entire network
quickly and easily.
The OfficeConnect Network Storage Server 20 (3C19500) has a
Hard Disk capacity of 20 GB whereas the OfficeConnect Network
Storage Server 40 (3C19501) has a Hard Disk capacity of 40 GB.
This is the only difference between the two models.
Figure 1
The Network Storage Server Operating in a Network
Figure 1
shows how a Network Storage Server adds extra storage
space to your network. The workstations are connected to a Dual
Speed OfficeConnect Hub to form a network. The Network
Storage Server is then connected to the Hub with a Twisted Pair
Cable to give all workstations access to the Network Storage
Server.
Dual Speed
Hub
10 Mbps
100 Mbps
Network
Storage Server
