Entered CNET Catalog:
09/27/1999
SKU: 3C32740
Manufacturer: 3Com Corp.
Manufacturer description
The LinkSwitch 2700 is an integrated Ethernet workgroup switch with the added advantage of an Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) port for high-speed backbone or server connections. The switch is ideal for workgroups and small departmental LANs that need increased bandwidth across Ethernet ports, and also require a high-speed ATM downlink to an ATM backbone now or in the future. The LinkSwitch 2700 features ASIC-based processing that supports 12 switched Ethernet connections (cut-through or store-and-forward software-selectable modes) and an integrated ATM port for high-bandwidth server and backbone downlinks. The unit uses ZipChip technology which segments Ethernet frames into cells and switches them at 780, 000 cells per second, guaranteeing full 10 Mbps bandwidth on all Ethernet ports. The ATM port accommodates an 155 Mbps SONET/SDH interface for local and collapsed backbone ATM connections, or a 45 Mbps DS-3 interface for wide area links.
Switch 2700 supports virtual networks. A virtual network is defined as a collection of segments that form a virtual LAN. Segments in a virtual network can span several Switch units through the ATM cloud. Communication within the virtual network is facilitated by fast switching. Virtual networks allow you to establish logical workgroups independent of physical connections for more flexible management. Using this feature, you can set up workgroups composed of members from various departments or business units around the enterprise. The LinkSwitch 2700 provides cost-effective, high-speed switched Ethernet to LANs and workgroups. Switch 2700 units adhere to the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and are easily managed using intelligent cross-platform software packages - such as 3Com's Transcend systems for DOS and UNIX platforms.
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LINKSWITCH 2700 TLI ATM 1PT OC-3 SC ETHER 10PT RJ45 specifications
- General
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Device Type
Switch
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Enclosure Type
Rack-mountable - External
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Built-in Devices
None
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Width
17.0 in
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Depth
10.8 in
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Height
1.7 in
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Weight
5.5 lbs
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Enclosure Color
White
- Memory
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Flash Memory
None
- Networking
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Ports Qty
10.0 x Ethernet 10Base-T
, x Fiber optic
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Data Transfer Rate
155.5 Mbps
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Data Link Protocol
Ethernet
, ATM
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Networking type
Switch
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Remote Management Protocol
SNMP
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Connectivity Technology
Wired
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Switching Protocol
Ethernet
, ATM
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Status Indicators
Alert
, Port status
, Collision status
, Power
, Link activity
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Features
Manageable
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Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.1D
, IEEE 802.3
- Expansion / Connectivity
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Expansion Bays Total (Free)
None
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Expansion Slots Total (Free)
None
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Interfaces
10.0 x Management - Ethernet 10Base-T - SC Female - 2.0
, 1.0 x Network node - RS-232C - RJ-45 Female - 10.0
, 1.0 x Network host - OC-3 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) Male - 1.0
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Compatible Slots
None
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Connections
None
- Miscellaneous
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Rack Mounting Kit
Standard
- Power
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Power Device
Power supply - Integrated
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Voltage Required
AC 110/220 V ± 10%
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Power Consumption Operational
30.0 Watt
- Software / System Requirements
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Software Included
Drivers & Utilities
- Environmental Parameters
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Min Operating Temperature
32.0 °F
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Max Operating Temperature
104.0 °F
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Humidity Range Operating
15 - 95%