1• Enterprise-class, cost-optimized“smart” switch for Small-to-Mid-sized businesses• 24 10/100 ports with 2 dualpurpose Gigabit uplinks• Web-based configuration forease of-use in set up andinstallation• Wire-speed, non-blockingperformance in a 1-RU formfactor• Rack-mount or desktop operation3Com Baseline Switch 2226 PlusKey BenefitsOverviewThe “smart” 3Com ® Baseline Switch 2226Plus is the latest member in the family ofpremium value Baseline Plus switchesthat deliver enterprise-class solutions,customized and priced for small andmid-sized organizations.The 3Com Baseline Switch 2226 Plusprovides twenty-four 10/100 ports and twodual-purpose Gigabit ports to connect tohigh-performance computers, high demandservers, or core network backbones, eitherusing the built-in copper Gigabit uplinkports or the SFP based slots for Gigabitfiber connections. With a low entry cost,the 3Com Baseline Switch 2226 Plus offersadvanced administration through a user-friendly browser interface so that evennetwork novices can easily configure andadminister the network. VLAN supportallows greater scalability and support forbusiness-critical applications such ascustomer relation management (CRM),supply chain management (SCM) and videoconferencing. Ports can be trunked, oraggregated, to create an ultra-high band-width pipe to the network core.Ethernet SwitchingThe 3Com Baseline Switch 2226 Plus is anon-blocking Layer 2 switch—all portsswitch at wire speed—which helps toeliminate network traffic bottlenecks.Once more, Link aggregation viaIEEE802.3ad allows administrators togroup any number of copper or fiber portstogether to form an ultra-high bandwidthpipe that greatly expands bandwidthcapacity to the network backbone. Theswitch also supports VLANs, whichsegment the network by grouping usersbased on data or traffic exchange require-ments. These switching features ensureoptimal use of available bandwidth astraffic flow is directed according to theneeds of the business.Intuitive web browser-based userinterfaceThe 3Com Baseline Switch 2226 Plusprovides an easy-to-use web-based inter-face that allows even novice users toquickly and confidently configure theswitch during initial setup or normal oper-ation. The web interface makes it easy toconfigure individual port speeds andduplex configuration, VLANs, Link aggre-gation, and traffic prioritization, as well askeep an eye on network traffic and statis-tics. These capabilities make the switch anexceptional value.An enterprise-class solution for Small-to-Mid-sized businessesThe 3Com Baseline Switch 2226 Plus isoperational straight out of the box; as longas basic settings are acceptable, there is noneed to configure the switch. For networksthat require more control, the user-friendlyweb based interface provides easy-to-usetools to design your network for optimaluse. All 3Com networking products gothrough vigorous testing to ensure topreliability. A proven reputation for qualityis backed by an industry-leading supportpackage with a Limited Lifetime HardwareWarranty and Worldwide Next BusinessDay Advance Hardware Replacement.Service3Com products are backed by 3Com GlobalServices and authorized partners withdemonstrated expertise in network assess-ment, implementation, and maintenance.Ask about which 3Com Network HealthCheck, installation services, and mainte-nance service packages are available inyour area.DATA SHEETF 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