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Overview
The “smart” voice-ready 3Com
®
Baseline Plus Switch
2250 is a web-managed Layer 2 10/100 Ethernet
switch that delivers enterprise-class features,
customized and priced for small- and mid-sized
organizations. With an easy-to-use switch interface
and advanced features (VLANs, IEEE 802.1x
authentication and Rapid Spanning Tree), forty-eight
10/100 and two dual-purpose Gigabit ports, the
Baseline Plus Switch 2250 is the most cost-effective
way to provide a converged network.
Key Benefits
LAYER 2 SWITCHING WITH ADVANCED FEATURES
The Baseline Plus Switch 2250 has forty-eight 10/100
ports and two dual-purpose Gigabit ports (copper or
SFP-based fiber) to connect to high-performance
computers, servers, or core network backbones.
The switch provides non-blocking performance—all
ports perform at wirespeed which helps to eliminate
network traffic bottlenecks. Manual link aggregation
allows ports to be grouped together to form an
ultrahigh-bandwidth connection that greatly expands
bandwidth capacity to the network backbone.
This switch has the features that help build a voice
ready network, with support for auto-voice VLAN,
SNMP-based management, IGMP snooping and query
and IEEE 802.1X for strengthening security.
The Baseline Plus Switch 2250 also supports
Spanning Tree and Rapid Spanning Tree, traffic
prioritization, priority queuing and VLANs. These
switching features ensure optimal use of available
bandwidth as traffic flow is directed according to the
needs of the business.
NO SWITCH SETUP REQUIRED
This Baseline Plus switch is operational straight out-
of-the-box; as long as default settings are acceptable,
there is no need to configure the switch. If desired, the
switch can be configured using a web browser or
SNMP management software.
SMART BROWSER-BASED USER INTERFACE
For networks that require more control, the switch
management interface allows even novice users to
quickly and confidently configure the switch during
initial setup or normal operation.
In addition, the web interface features individual port-
traffic monitoring (port mirroring) and a unique,
quick-glance switch status review. A cable diagnostic
tool lets users troubleshoot basic connectivity
problems via the web management interface further
simplifying network installation.
THREE YEAR HARDWARE WARRANTY
This switch comes with a Three Year Limited
Hardware Warranty. Also provided is Advanced
Hardware Replacement, with next business day
shipment available in most regions.
SERVICE
3Com products are backed by 3Com Global Services
and authorized partners with demonstrated expertise
in network assessment, implementation and
maintenance. Ask about which 3Com Network Health
Check, installation services and maintenance service
packages are available in your area.
3COM BASELINE PLUS
SWITCH 2250
SWITCHING
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3Com Baseline Plus Switch 2250