3Com 3C1670500C-US User Guide - Page 2

INTRODUCTION About This Guide: Thank you for purchasing the 3Com® OfficeConnect® Gigabit Switch. This high quality, Gigabit Ethernet Switch is an easy, efficient way of creating a network or expanding an existing network. The Switch's Gigabit ports provide support for bandwidth intensive applications, and allow highspeed connections to servers, and to the rest of the network. An example configuration is shown in Figure 1. This switch is one of the most compact designs in the industry making it ideal for desktop use, and in keeping with the 3Com GreenConnect* tradition, this switch incorporates the latest 65nm technology. This allows for lower power consumption and decrease in carbon footprint. It can be used with other units in the OfficeConnect family, which include Cable/DSL gateways, wireless devices, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet switches. The OfficeConnect family is a fully integrated system, enabling you to share computer resources, and take advantage of new technologies as your network grows. Your Package Contains: • OfficeConnect Switch • Power adapter for use with the Switch • Four rubber feet • This User Guide • Warranty flyer 2 *refer to GreenConnect Section of this User Guide for more information About This Guide This guide will use the term Switch when referring to the OfficeConnect Gigabit Switch. DIMENSIONS AND STANDARDS Dimensions and Operating Conditions Standards Functional: Safety: EMC: Environmental: ISO 8802/3, IEEE 802.3, 802.3u UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1, CSA 22.2 #60950-1, IEC60950-1 EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024, FCC Part 15 Class B* ICES-003 Class B EN 60068 (IEC 68) Gigabit Switch 5 Only: Category 5 screened cables must be used to ensure compliance with the Class B requirements of the above standards. The use of unscreened cables complies with the Class A requirements. * Refer to Regulatory Notices in the Support and Safety Information Section. Gigabit Switch 5 4.1W, 14 BTU/hr power requirement Gigabit Switch 8 4.8W, 16.4 BTU/hr power requirement 0 to 40ºC (32 to 105ºF) operating temperature 0 to 95% (non-condensing) humidity Width: Switch 5: 112 mm (4.4 in) Switch 8: 146 mm (5.75 in) Green = 1000M, Yellow = 10/100M, Flash = Activity Depth: Switch 5: 85 mm (3.35 in) Switch 8: 85 mm (3.35 in) 3