Introduction; Baseline Switch 2816-Sfp Plus - 3Com 2816-SFP Plus (3C16485) User Manual

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NTRODUCTION
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The 3Com Baseline Switch 2816-SFP Plus is a versatile,
easy-to-use configurable Switch. It is ideal for users who want
the high-speed performance of 10/100/1000 switching with the
added functionality of Gigabit links, but do not need
sophisticated management capabilities. The Switch is shipped
ready for use. No configuration is necessary.

Baseline Switch 2816-SFP Plus

The Switch has 16 shielded RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps
auto-negotiating ports and four Small Form Factor Pluggable
(SFP) transceiver slots on the front panel for easy, flexible
connection to fiber-based Gigabit media. Each 10/100/1000
Mbps port automatically determines the speed and duplex mode
of the connected equipment and provides a suitable switched
connection. The four SFP ports support fiber Gigabit Ethernet
short-wave (SX) and long-wave (LX) SFP transceivers in any
combination. This offers you the flexibility of using SFP
transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and a
1000 Mbps core network.
The Switch is suitable for office use where it can be
free-standing, or rack mounted (in a wiring closet or equipment
room).
Figure 1 Network Plan
Baseline 10/100 Switch
Baseline 10/100 Switch
Baseline Switch 2816-SFP Plus Baseline Switch 2250
1000 Mbps link
10 Mbps or 100 Mbps link
7
Endstations on switched
100 Mbps connections
Endstations on switched
100 Mbps connections
1000 Mbps copper or Fiber
connection to backbone
or server/worksation
Endstations on
switched 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps
connections