Enterprise-class,Layer 2 unmanagedswitches for small andmedium businessesDATA SHEETOVERVIEW3Com ® Baseline switches provide cost-effective Layer 2 10/100 and10/100/1000 Ethernet switching for LANs that don't need managementcapabilities. Simple to install and economical to own, they featurewirespeed performance on fixed-configuration, rack-mountable platforms.KEY BENEFITSWIDE-RANGING UNMANAGED FAMILYSmall to mid-sized businesses looking for a switched LAN with orwithout high-speed uplinks, or a low cost, high-performance Gigabitnetwork, will find an affordable solution with the family of 3ComBaseline switches, designed for plug-and-play network operation.10/100 SWITCHING WITH LEGACY SUPPORT3Com Baseline Switch 2016 and 2024 are ideal for businesses with legacyEthernet desktops that want to start a network. Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps)support easily handles higher speed desktop and office server connections.HIGH-PERFORMANCE 10/100/1000 SWITCHINGFor top performance, the 3Com Baseline Switch 2816 and 2824 deliverwirespeed Gigabit throughput and a switching capacity of up to 48 Gbpsto handle the most bandwidth-hungry applications.PLUG-AND-PLAY UNMANAGED OPERATION3Com Baseline switches operate straight out of the box, with noconfiguration required. Auto MDI/MDIX ports identify and adapt tothe Ethernet cable type, eliminating the most common cabling errorsand simplifying installation. Autosensing ports detect and adjust tothe speed of the connected device to optimize network performance.RACK-MOUNTED OR FREE-STANDING CONFIGURATIONSmall-business configurations can vary, so the switches are designedto operate as a free-standing or rack-mounted switch with includedmounting kit. The standard 19-inch, one rack-unit-high (1 RU) enclosureoptimizes valuable office space.THREE-YEAR HARDWARE WARRANTY3Com gives a Three-Year Limited Hardware Warranty on the BaselineSwitch Family. Advance Hardware Replacement, with Next BusinessDay shipment in most regions, is also provided.3Com® Baseline Switches3Com Baseline Switch Family, from left, top: Baseline Switch 2016, Switch 2024;from right, top: Baseline Switch 2126-G, Switch 2816, Switch 2824