Affordable High Performance for Small Offices with Big Demands Small offices can be demanding environments too. The 3Com® OfficeConnect® Gigabit Switch 16 is designed for small or remote branch offices that need to run bandwidth-intensive video or multimedia applications, and connect to high-speed servers or a high-speed network backbone. Use it to upgrade an existing hub or switch when you get a high-requirement Gigabit speed workstation and you'll be able to continue servicing your other connections at their current speeds. And you'll be ready for the future. The sixteen-port gigabit switch is powerful, as well as reliable and simple to install and operate. Plug-and-play convenience means the switch works right out of the box with no configuration or management required. Each of the sixteen non-blocking, autosensing 10/100/1000 ports automatically adjusts to the speed of network devices communicating at 1000, 100, or 10 Mbps, so the switch can accommodate a range of workgroup applications. Additional features such as a clipping system for easier physical stacking, 802.1p traffic prioritization, and auto MDI/MDIX on every port make this economical switch a real networking value. And it's backed by a 3Com 3 Year Hardware Warranty with advanced hardware replacement. * Sixteen non-blocking, autosensing 10/100/1000 ports can be used as ultra high-speed links to servers or power users, or to connect the rest of the network through a central high-speed switch for bandwidth-intensive operations * With plug-and-play installation and no configuration needed, it fits easily in your unmanaged network * Auto MDI-MDIX on every port simplifies network expansion by eliminating most common cabling errors whether the port is connected to a server, PC, or another switch or hub * 802.1p traffic prioritization ensures that real-time programs such as video and audio applications take priority so they can run effectively * Compact, fanless design ensures quiet operation in small office spacesFull-duplex feature supports two-way data transfer, doubling the effective bandwidth of the network * Connectors at rear help reduce cable clutter * FCC Class B switch is approved for use in home office and small office environments * Operating system independence helps ensure the seamless integration of different operating systems within your network, with no additional configuration required. Product Specifications * Total ports: 16 autosensing 10/100/1000 Ethernet * Media interfaces: 10/100/1000BASE-TX/RJ-45 * Ethernet switching features: Store-and-forward; full-/half-duplex auto-negotiation; 802.1p traffic prioritization (priority queuing) * Power: 22.5 Watt external power supply, included * Height: 5.5 cm (2.1 in) * Width: 22.8 cm (9.1 in) * Depth: 18.5 cm (7.3 in) * Weight: 1.5 Kg (3.3lbs) Package Contents * 3Com® OfficeConnect® Gigabit Switch 16 * 42 Watt power supply unit * Clipping system * Rubber feet * Installation guide