3Com Baseline Switch 2226 Plus Datasheet

• Enterprise-class, cost-optimized
"smart" switch for Small-to-Mid-
sized businesses
• 24 10/100 ports with 2 dual
purpose Gigabit uplinks
• Web-based configuration for
ease of-use in set up and
installation
• Wire-speed, non-blocking
performance in a 1-RU form
factor
• Rack-mount or desktop operation
F R E E D O M T O C H O O S E A B E T T E R N E T W O R K
3Com Baseline Switch 2226 Plus
DATA SHEET

Key Benefits

Overview
The "smart" 3Com ® Baseline Switch 2226
Plus is the latest member in the family of
premium value Baseline Plus switches
that deliver enterprise-class solutions,
customized and priced for small and
mid-sized organizations.
The 3Com Baseline Switch 2226 Plus
provides twenty-four 10/100 ports and two
dual-purpose Gigabit ports to connect to
high-performance computers, high demand
servers, or core network backbones, either
using the built-in copper Gigabit uplink
ports or the SFP based slots for Gigabit
fiber connections. With a low entry cost,
the 3Com Baseline Switch 2226 Plus offers
advanced administration through a user-
friendly browser interface so that even
network novices can easily configure and
administer the network. VLAN support
allows greater scalability and support for
business-critical applications such as
customer relation management (CRM),
supply chain management (SCM) and video
conferencing. Ports can be trunked, or
aggregated, to create an ultra-high band-
width pipe to the network core.
Ethernet Switching
The 3Com Baseline Switch 2226 Plus is a
non-blocking Layer 2 switch—all ports
switch at wire speed—which helps to
eliminate network traffic bottlenecks.
Once more, Link aggregation via
IEEE802.3ad allows administrators to
group any number of copper or fiber ports
together to form an ultra-high bandwidth
pipe that greatly expands bandwidth
capacity to the network backbone. The
switch also supports VLANs, which
segment the network by grouping users
based on data or traffic exchange require-
ments. These switching features ensure
optimal use of available bandwidth as
traffic flow is directed according to the
needs of the business.
Intuitive web browser-based user
interface
The 3Com Baseline Switch 2226 Plus
provides an easy-to-use web-based inter-
face that allows even novice users to
quickly and confidently configure the
switch during initial setup or normal oper-
ation. The web interface makes it easy to
configure individual port speeds and
duplex configuration, VLANs, Link aggre-
gation, and traffic prioritization, as well as
keep an eye on network traffic and statis-
tics. These capabilities make the switch an
exceptional value.
An enterprise-class solution for Small-
to-Mid-sized businesses
The 3Com Baseline Switch 2226 Plus is
operational straight out of the box; as long
as basic settings are acceptable, there is no
need to configure the switch. For networks
that require more control, the user-friendly
web based interface provides easy-to-use
tools to design your network for optimal
use. All 3Com networking products go
through vigorous testing to ensure top
reliability. A proven reputation for quality
is backed by an industry-leading support
package with a Limited Lifetime Hardware
Warranty and Worldwide Next Business
Day Advance Hardware Replacement.
Service
3Com products are backed by 3Com Global
Services and authorized partners with
demonstrated expertise in network assess-
ment, implementation, and maintenance.
Ask about which 3Com Network Health
Check, installation services, and mainte-
nance service packages are available in
your area.
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