• Fixed Gigabit Ethernet workgroupand wiring closet switch family• Advanced features includingQoS, Security, and NetworkManagement• Superior standards-basednetwork resiliency• Wirespeed, non-blockingperformance in a 1U formfactor3Com®SuperStack®3 Switch 3800 FamilyKey BenefitsProduct OverviewLeveraging over 25 years of deliveringinnovative products that provide highavailability, scalability, connectivity,application awareness, security, andmanagement, the 3Com® SuperStack® 3Switch 3800 family is ideal for high-performance networks that requireindustry-leading switching, comprehensivefunctionality, and applications andbandwidth control.These fixed-configuration Gigabit-to-the-desktop switches position the network forthe future at prices comparable to 10/100switches. Tri-speed operation at 10, 100,and 1000Mbps allows easy migration toGigabit speeds. The SuperStack 3 Switch3800 family installs and operates straightout of the box, facilitating ease of use.Connectivity & PerformanceThese switches are available in threeconfigurations:• SuperStack 3 Switch 3812: 12 10/100/1000ports, four of which are dual-personality• SuperStack 3 Switch 3824: 24 10/100/1000ports, four of which are dual-personality• SuperStack 3 Switch 3848: 48 10/100/1000ports, four of which are dual-personalityThe dual-personality ports support10/100/1000BASE-T or, via small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers,1000BASE-SX, -LX, or -LH70 issupported in the four SFP ports. Thisflexibility makes it an ideal solution forhigh-performance desktops, server farms,or shared-access environments.Through its advanced feature set, theSuperStack 3 Switch 3800 family is ableto deliver wirespeed performance to thenetwork.Quality of ServiceThe SuperStack 3 Switch 3800 family helpsenable maximum control of users andapplications, thus providing for an optimizednetwork infrastructure. QoS capabilitieshelp assure optimal performance to real-timeapplications such as voice and video. Port-based rate limiting enables the bandwidthon each port to be restricted, so power userscan receive the full bandwidth available,while other users can be throttled down,preserving network bandwidth andallowing maximum control of networkresources. Built-in packet prioritizationhelps enable mission-critical applicationsto continue running in heavily loadednetworks.SecurityUser, network, and management securityfeatures of the SuperStack 3 Switch 3800family make it the ideal solution forcustomers who want to enhance LANsecurity. These switches can help preventunauthorized accessing of the networkand Denial of Service attacks; securemanagement of the switches helps ensurethat only authorized IT administratorshave access to switch management.Network ManagementNetwork management is possible throughthe embedded web interface, commandline interface, or an SNMP managementstation. This can be further simplified withthe use of 3Com Network Supervisor forconfiguration and troubleshooting ofmultiple devices on the network.Service3Com products are backed by 3Com GlobalServices and authorized partners withdemonstrated expertise in networkassessment, implementation, andmaintenance. Ask about which 3ComNetwork Health Check, installationservices, and maintenance service packagesare available in your 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 1