More control, power, flexibility, same unbeatable
value
New, 3Com® Baseline Switch 2250 Plus
The web-configurable 3Com Baseline Switch 2250 Plus is the latest addition to the highly successful
family of value networking products, the Baseline Plus family that deliver enterprise-class solutions,
customised and priced for small and mid-sized organisations. With 48 10/100 ports and 2 flexible Gigabit
uplinks in a compact, 1 RU form factor, it offers tremendous value to small and medium business looking
for a low cost solution but need a level of control over their network not offered by unmanaged switching
product and do not want to sacrifice advanced functionality (normally found on higher-end managed
switching products), like VLANs, Link Aggregation, Traffic Prioritisation etc.
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Description
Package
Length
(cm)
Package
Breadth
(cm)
Package
Height
(cm)
Package
Weight
(Kgs)
3C16476BS-xx
Baseline Switch
2250 Plus
44
23.3
4.3
3.2
Service UPC
Category Codes
A
662705490
274
The 3Com Baseline Switch 2250 Plus is a unique, fixed configuration switch with 48 10/100 ports and 2 x
dual-purpose Gigabit SFP slots for either 1000Base-SX (3CSFP-91) or 1000Base-LX (3CSFP-92)
modules, depending on the product application. It combines a very low cost, normally expected from the
Baseline family, with an impressive array of functionality and control normally associated with higher cost
products. All this is backed up by 3Com Limited Lifetime Warranty with Advanced Hardware Replacement
including fan and power supply, and 90 days free telephone support to give peace of mind. The table
below captures the product's strengths:
Features
Benefits
Outstanding value
Flexible Gigabit uplinks
Browser-based user interface for switch configuration
and administration
VLANs (up to 255 supported)
Link aggregation (up to 4 trunks and up to 8 ports per
trunk)
Port mirroring and statistics monitoring
Flexible, configurable switching that costs not more
than an Unmanaged Switch
Choose to daisy chain multiple units together via the
built-in copper Gigabit uplink ports to connect to a
network back bone via SFP based fiber modules
An easy to use user interface allows even the most
novice users to configure the switch during initial set
up or normal operation
Network can be segmented by grouping users based
on their data/traffic exchange requirements. This
ensures optimal use of available bandwidth as traffic
flow is directed according to the needs of the
business. The switch supports up to 255 VLANs
Any number of ports of either copper or fiber (if an
SFP module is used) can be grouped together to
form an ultra high bandwidth pipe connecting the
switch to a network backbone and prevent any traffic
bottlenecks. The switch supports up to 4 trunks and
up to 8 ports per trunk
The user can examine suspect data streams received
on any port, by mirroring the data stream received to
a monitoring port. In addition, useful statistics are
collected and can be viewed on the web GUI so that
the administrator can
PLEASE NOTE: The Baseline Switch 2250 Plus (3C16476BS) is replacing the Baseline Switch 2250
(3C16476A). The Baseline Switch 2250 will become obsolete as soon as the new version (3C16476BS)
become available to order. New orders, as of April 11, 2005 should be placed on the 3C16476BS. The table
below shows the differences. It's important to note that for the same price, customers get a lot more
functionality.
Detail
List price
Hardware features
New product (3C16476BS)
$745
48 x 10/100 ports, 2 dual purpose Gig uplinks
Software features
Baseline Plus functionality: Web-management,
VLANs, Links aggregation, Traffic Prioritisation, Port
mirroring, Statistics, and more....
Limited lifetime with Next Business Day, Advanced
hardware Replacement
Warranty
Form-factor
1RU
Old product (3C16476A)
$745
48 x 10/100 ports, 2 dual purpose
Gig uplinks
None
Limited lifetime with Next Business
Day, Advanced hardware
Replacement
1RU
Unit management can be administered through an intuitive browser based GUI. An example of a page can be
seen below:
The Baseline Plus family now has three products that complement each other. Small business can now look to
a complete premium value solution from Baseline Plus Family. Complete Small Business solutions, including
WAN, Wireless, LAN switches and Voice can now be configured and managed through user friendly webbrowser Interfaces, offering more control to small business customers.
Q: Is the Baseline Switch 2250 Plus an unmanaged or a managed switch?
A: The Baseline Switch 2250 Plus is effectively a "smart managed" switch but management can only be
administered though a web browser.
The switch can be configured and managed through the web interface which is very similar in look and feel to
the OfficeConnect® Small Business router and security products web interface. This is different to all other
3Com managed switching products as the Baseline switch does not support CLI or SNMP management.
Q: What types of customers will want a Baseline Switch 2250 Plus
A: Small and Medium Business customers that are looking to deploy IP Telephony, Wireless LANs, or Web
Security Camera's are an ideal target for this product.
Q: What is the performance of this switch
A: This is an non-blocking switch. Switching capacity - 8.8 Gbps. Forwarding rate - 6.67 Mpps. MAC addresses
- 8,000.
More information:
Product Toolkit on Partner Access:
http://pa.3com.com/secure/global/mkt-toolkit.nsf/index2?OpenView&Start=1&Count=1000&Expand=5.1#5.1