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INTRODUCTION
About This Guide:
Thank you for purchasing the 3Com
Gigabit Switch. This high quality, Gigabit Ethernet Switch is
an easy, efficient way of creating a network or expanding
an existing network. The Switch's Gigabit ports provide sup-
port for bandwidth intensive applications, and allow high-
speed connections to servers, and to the rest of the network. An
example configuration is shown in Figure 1.
This switch is one of the most compact designs in the industry
making it ideal for desktop use, and in keeping with the
3Com GreenConnect* tradition, this switch incorporates the
latest 65nm technology. This allows for lower power con-
sumption and decrease in carbon footprint. It can be used
with other units in the OfficeConnect family, which include
Cable/DSL gateways, wireless devices, Fast Ethernet and
Gigabit Ethernet switches. The OfficeConnect family is a fully
integrated system, enabling you to share computer resources,
and take advantage of new technologies as your network
grows.
Your Package Contains:
• OfficeConnect Switch
• Power adapter for use with the Switch
• Four rubber feet
• This User Guide
• Warranty flyer
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*refer to GreenConnect Section of this User Guide for more information
OfficeConnect
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About This Guide
This guide will use the term Switch when referring to the
OfficeConnect Gigabit Switch.
DIMENSIONS AND STANDARDS
Dimensions and Operating Conditions
Standards
Functional:
ISO 8802/3, IEEE 802.3, 802.3u
Safety:
UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1, CSA 22.2
#60950-1, IEC60950-1
EMC:
EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024,
FCC Part 15 Class B*
ICES-003 Class B
Environmental:
EN 60068 (IEC 68)
Gigabit Switch 5 Only: Category 5 screened cables must be used to ensure
compliance with the Class B requirements of the above standards. The use of
unscreened cables complies with the Class A requirements.
* Refer to Regulatory Notices in the Support and Safety Information Section.
Gigabit Switch 5
4.1W, 14 BTU/hr
power requirement
Gigabit Switch 8
4.8W, 16.4 BTU/hr
power requirement
Width:
Switch 5:
112 mm (4.4 in)
Switch 8:
146 mm (5.75 in)
0 to 40ºC
0 to 95%
(32 to 105ºF)
(non-condensing)
operating
humidity
temperature
Depth:
Switch 5:
85 mm (3.35 in)
Switch 8:
85 mm (3.35 in)
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