Switches

Switches are an advanced form of hub.  They perform the same function as a hub (connecting user equipment together to form a network), but with added performance advantages.  

The only certainty in networks today is that bandwidth demands will continue to increase. As more complex and time-sensitive applications such as voice and video are introduced, a higher volume of traffic is generated throughout the network.  This results in network bottlenecks that can cause performance problems. Switching technology has proven to be the most cost-effective, flexible, and least disruptive way to add and manage bandwidth at every level of your network.

3Com have traditionally supplied a wide range of switches and currently split them into three main sections:

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Small Business OfficeConnect Switches (up to 16 users - unmanaged) Go to this section of the purchasing catalogue

LAN Stackable (Superstack) Switches (up to 48 users per switch - managed & unmanaged) Go to this section of the purchasing catalogue

New 5500 Family of stackable switches (24-48 port Layer 2,3,4 premium managed) Go to this section of the purchasing catalogue

LAN Modular Chassis Switches (chassis switch for larger sites - managed) Go to this section of the purchasing catalogue

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Small Business OfficeConnect Switches   Go to this section of the purchasing catalogue   Following this flag will be the Section and Page number of this item in the current 3Com Buyer's Guide  3Com Product Guide  P12

The award-winning 3Com® OfficeConnect® switches are designed especially for small businesses, bringing you simple installation, minimum maintenance, and an economical price.  

Specifically tailored to the requirements of small businesses and offices, OfficeConnect switches provide the foundation of an integrated system of small-office networking.  They are available in a variety of port densities, from 4 to 16 ports. The range is now based on 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing technology as standard, but also includes gigabit switches, allowing users to migrate to higher speeds as and when needed. [3complete idea]

In addition to the simple LEDs, compact design, and a variety of other great features, OfficeConnect switches now ship with the OfficeConnect Network Assistant CD-ROM, a graphical step-by-step guide to system-level network set-up and operation.  With rear mounted connectors and display panel fronts, the OfficeConnect switches are ideal for locating in smaller offices.  They can also be stack mounted with other devices in the OfficeConnect range.

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LAN Stackable Switches     Go to this section of the purchasing catalogue     Following this flag will be the Section and Page number of this item in the current 3Com Buyer's Guide  3Com Product Guide P6-13

The 3Com® SuperStack® family of switches deliver powerful connectivity in a full range of networking technologies. Combining high performance workgroup solutions and low cost, the SuperStack family provides reliability, ease of installation, and scalability.

These switches deliver Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet technologies, and Layer 3 switching to solve any performance problem.  [3complete idea]

The new Switch 5500 family provides high-end stackable switching for the enterprise.

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LAN Modular Chassis Switches     Go to this section of the purchasing catalogue

3Com's Modular LAN Chassis Switch 7700 and 8800 series are highly scalable chassis switching solutions offering exceptional performance combined with flexible configuration and management. Versatile enough to be deployed anywhere in the enterprise, these switches provide the flexibility and high-performance necessary to support e-Business applications, and provide levels of resilience and automated redundancy to meet the highest requirements.  [3complete idea]

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