3Com SuperStack 3 4300 User manual

DATA SHEET
3Com®SuperStack® 3 Switch 4300
Key Benefits
Affordable, high
density 10/100
networking
solutions
High density
48-port Fast Ethernet switch, with up
to 4 extra high speed expansion ports.
Cost-effective
Offers high density switching with a
price per port of between 40-50%
cheaper than competitive solutions.*
Performance
Provides wirespeed 10/100 switching
with total throughput capacity of up
to 13 million packets per second.
Plug-and-play
Offers out-of-the box deployment and
simple management via a web
browser, command line interface or
3Com®Network Supervisor.
Expansion
Features two expansion slots to
accommodate single- or dual-port
modules, giving flexible connectivity
to the network backbone and local
servers.
Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
Ensures peace of mind. Includes
fan and power supply. See
www.3com.com/warranty for details.
The 3Com®SuperStack®3 Switch 4300
makes high-density, high-performance
Layer 2 switching easier and more
affordable than ever. You can dramat-
ically improve performance of your
network without the cost and
complexity associated with existing
solutions. The SuperStack 3 Switch
4300 offers optional modules for
different media and technologies, so
that it can be deployed in virtually any
network configuration. Wire-speed
performance and Gigabit Ethernet
expansion capability enables the
network to keep up with traffic
demands and avoid bandwidth
bottlenecks.
The SuperStack 3 Switch 4300
provides a simple, cost-effective
solution. As a plug-and-play switch,
it's ideal for small or remote offices
without a dedicated IT staff.
Management may be performed with
3Com Network Supervisor (trial copy
included). The switch can also be
managed via any web browser or
through the 3Com command line
interface.
The SuperStack 3 Switch 4300 is highly
reliable and supports resiliency features
such as spanning tree, link aggregation,
and the Advanced Redundant Power
System, allowing you to build robust,
highly available networks.

3COM® SUPERSTACK®3 SWITCH 4300 DATA SHEET
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any errors or mistakes which may arise. All specifications are subject to change without notice. 400678-005 10/02
SuperStack 3 Switch 4300 48-port 10/100 Managed
Switch 3C17100
Optional Modules and Accessories for the
SuperStack 3 Switch 4300
SuperStack 3 Switch 4300 100BASE-FX Single port
Module 3C17111
SuperStack 3 Switch 4300 100BASE-FX Dual port
Module 3C17112
SuperStack 3 Switch 4300 1000BASE-T Single port
Module 3C17121
SuperStack 3 Switch 4300 1000BASE-T Dual port
Module 3C17122
SuperStack 3 Switch 4300 1000BASE-SX Single
port Module 3C17131
SuperStack 3 Switch 4300 1000BASE-SX Dual port
Module 3C17132
SuperStack 3 Switch 4300 1000BASE-LX Single
port Module 3C17141
SuperStack 3 Advanced Redundant Power System
3C16071B
SuperStack 3 Advanced RPS Type 2A module
3C16074A
Ordering Information
Connectors
48 autonegotiating 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports
configured as Auto MDIX
2 module slots accommodating media modules
All fiber module connectors are MT-RJ.
Advanced Redundant Power System Type 2A
connector
RS232 console port
Performance
17 Gbps switching capacity
Up to 13 million packets per second
8,000 MAC addresses supported
Reliability
MTBF@40C: 141,000 hours
Environmental Requirements
Operating temperature: 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage Temperature: -40° to +70°C (-40° to +158°F)
Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% relative
humidity noncondensing
Standards: EN 60068 (IEC 68)
Safety Agency Certifications
UL 1950, EN 60950, CSA 22.2
No. 950, IEC 60950
Emissions: EN 55022 Class A, FCC Part 15
Subpart B Class A, ICES-003
Class A, VCCI Class A, AS/NZS
3548 Class A, CNS 13438 Class A
Immunity: EN 55024
Heat Dissipation: 90W max (307BTU/hr maximum)
Dimensions
Height: 65mm (2.6 in or 1.5U)
Width: 440mm (17.3in)
Depth: 300mm (12in)
Weight: 5.3Kg (12lb)
Power Supply
AC Line Frequency 50/60 Hz
Input Voltage Options 100-240 VAC
Current Rating 2A maximum
SNMP Standards
SNMP Protocol (RFC 1157)
MIB-II (RFC 1213)
Bridge MIB (RFC 1493)
RMON MIB II (RFC 2021)
Remote Monitoring MIB (RFC 1757)
Interface MIB (2233)
Management
Web interface management
Command line interface management
SNMP Management
3Com Network Supervisor (trial copy provided on
accompanying CD)
Specifications
*Based on current comparable competitor solutions. For example, the current published list price for
the CiscoTM Catalyst®3548 XL is $4,995; and the price of the Nortel NetworksTM BayStack®450 (when
two 24 port units are stacked together to make a 48 port stack) is $6,380; compared to $2,995 for the
3Com SuperStack 3 Switch 4300.