3Com 2916-SFP Plus Specifications page 2

KEY BENEFITS
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FEATURES HIGHLIGHTS
Feature
Performance
VLANs
Advanced QoS and traffic shaping
Link aggregation (trunking)
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol support Improves network compatibility, scalability and availability.
IGMP snooping
Unique voice features
Flexible Gigabit uplinks
PoE support (PWR model only)
Security
IEEE 802.1X network access control
Advanced Access Control Lists (ACLs) MAC- and IP-based ACLs enable network traffic filtering and enhance network control.
Traffic monitoring (port mirroring)
Configuration and management
Enhanced browser-based interface
SNMP support
PoE configuration
Cable diagnostics
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NO SWITCH SETUP REQUIRED
Baseline Plus switches are operational straight out-of-the-box; as long as default settings are acceptable, there
is no need to configure the switch. If desired, the switch can be configured using a web browser, console
port, or SNMP management software.
ENHANCED INTUITIVE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
For networks that require more control, the switch web management interface provides an intuitive, menu-
driven process for even novice users to quickly and confidently configure the switch during initial setup
and manage it during normal operation. Graphical switch and port views provide a clear understanding of
switch status and configuration.
In addition, the web interface features individual port-traffic monitoring (port mirroring) and MAC address
port mapping tables. A cable diagnostic tool lets users troubleshoot basic connectivity problems via the web
management interface further simplifying network installation.
The Baseline Switch 2900 family is also supported by 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS) and 3Com Network
Director (3ND) management software. 3NS and 3ND can be used to map the network topology, indicating
what devices are connected, and on what ports. Switch management and software upgrades can be easily
done. Other SNMP-based management tools may also be used.
The Switch family also supports a compact Command Line Interface (CLI) that is accessed via the front panel
console port. Using the CLI, major switch management options can be quickly configured.
Description
Segment the network by grouping users based on their data or traffic exchange requirements. This ensures
optimal use of available bandwidth as traffic flow is directed according to the needs of the business.
Traffic prioritization, using IEEE 802.1p Quality of Service (QoS) and Type of Service (TOS) with Differentiated
Services Code Point (DSCP), and ingress/egress rate shaping help ensure that critical time-sensitive traffic
like voice gets the priority needed for quality communications.
Group together any number of ports automatically using Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), or manually,
to form an ultra-high-bandwidth connection to the network backbone; help prevent traffic bottlenecks.
Multicast filtering optimizes network performance, instead of flooding traffic to all ports.
Automatic assignment of voice traffic to separate VLANs ("auto-voice VLAN"), advanced voice QoS, traffic shaping,
multicast filtering and PoE support delivers the support necessary for quality voice communications.
Daisychain multiple units together via the built-in copper Gigabit uplink ports or connect to a network backbone
via SFP-based fiber modules.
Provides power for IP phones, wireless LAN access points, and other IEEE 802.3af-compliant devices over the
same cable used for data; lowers total cost of ownership since there is no need to run additional electrical wiring.
Provides standards-based security combined with local authentication.
Administrators can examine suspect data streams received on any port by mirroring the data stream to a
monitoring port.
Graphical user interface allows even the most novice users to configure the switch during initial setup and
monitor it during normal operation.
Switch can be managed with 3Com Network Supervisor, Network Director and other SNMP-compatible tools.
PoE power can be enabled or disabled per unit and per port; power can also be limited per port.
Remotely detect copper cable issues using a browser-based tool.
3COM BASELINE SWITCH 2900 PLUS FAMILY
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