3Com 3C16981 Switch User Manual


 
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About the
SuperStack II
Switch 3300
The SuperStack
®
II Switch 3300 connects your existing 10Mbps devices,
connects high-performance workgroups with a 100Mbps backbone or
server connection, and connects power users to dedicated 100Mbps
ports — all in one switch. In addition, as part of the 3Com SuperStack II
range of products, you can combine it with any SuperStack II system as
your network grows.
Summary of Features
The Switch has the following hardware features:
12 or 24 Fast Ethernet auto-negotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports
Matrix port for connecting units in the Switch 1100/3300 family to
form a stack:
Connect two units back-to-back using a single Matrix Cable
Connect up to four units using Matrix Cables linked to a Matrix
Module
Slot for an Expansion Module
SuperStack II architecture
Connects to Redundant Power System / Uninterruptible Power
System
19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting
For information about the software features of the Switch, refer to the
“SuperStack II Switch Management Guide” (DUA1695-0BAA0x).
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