3Com® SuperStack® 3 Switch 3300 Expandable Configuration ...

1 D ATA S H E E T. 3 Com SuperStack 3 Switch 3300.. Expandable Configuration Key Benefits For Expanding Existing Installations The 3 Com SuperStack 3 Switch 3300. Stackability Stack up to four switches together . Expandable Configuration models are in any combination to create one best suited for installing into existing virtual Switch . sites with other Switch 3300 or Switch 1100 models. Stacking Compatibility These switches work with your Expandability existing 3 Com SuperStack II Switch Choose from six modules, including 1100/3300 units, including the fixed fiber Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet (fiber Configuration Switch 3300s. and copper), and Layer 3 capabilities. Lifetime Limited Warranty Flexibility Ensures peace of mind. Includes Choose from two models, allowing fan and power supply.

2 See you to create the optimum 10/100/1000 for details. switching Configuration . SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 Expandable As with the fixed Configuration Configuration stackable switches have a Switch 3300s, all models are fully long history of highly reliable 10/100 manageable out of the box. If you The SuperStack 3. switching. These units are best suited want to extend management across today for extending existing sites the network, you can use trial copy Switch 3300 is a having other Switch 3300 or of 3 Com Network Supervisor. proven solution for Switch 1100 models, or for sparing For new installations looking for a in existing installations. All switches 10/100 switching. include expansion capabilities, so managed 3 Com Switch with you're ready for future growth when Expandable options, consider also needed.

3 The SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 family, with multi-layer traffic classification, This expansion slot can provide log-in security, and stacking up to additional technology such as Layer 3 192 10/100 ports. For details, go to capabilities, allowing you to increase network performance or provide access to high-speed Gigabit Ethernet connections. With these modules, you can tailor each modular Switch 3300 to your specific requirements at minimal cost. 3 C O M S U P E R S TA C K 3 S W I T C H 3 3 0 0 E X PA N D A B L E C O N F I G U R AT I O N D ATA S H E E T. Specifications Autosensing 10/100 Mbps Ports Stacking Connector (Matrix Port). Module Slot SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 12 1 1. SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 24 1 1. All switches include: Trunking support to aggregate links into a Policy enforcement with Fast IP, IGMP snooping, single high-speed connection to other switches IEEE (incorporating prioriti- or backbone networks zation), and IEEE standards-based Automatic detection of full-/half-duplex VLANs operation on all ports to maximize performance Dual queues to help prioritize multimedia traffic without manual Configuration Multicast filtering using IGMP snooping/GMRP 10/100 ports with autosensing on all ports to for more efficient bandwidth utilization for adjust automatically to the speed of the attached handling video traffic devices Elastic port buffering for on-the-fly port buffer Web-based monitoring and control system, memory allocation, enabling automatic embedded Remote Monitoring (RMON)

4 , and performance optimization based on network 3 Com Network Supervisor (trial copy), enabling traffic authorized administrators to troubleshoot and Standards-based flow control to maximize configure a switching stack from any location performance and minimize packet loss under Full support of resilient links and spanning tree, heavy network loading as well as optional redundant power supplies Gigabit Ethernet networks or when multiple fiber backbone Module Options These Gigabit Ethernet modules support high- connections are needed to and from the stack. performance, fault-tolerant interworkgroup and The 100 BASE-FX single port module is a lower workgroup-to-backbone connections. The easy-to- cost option when a single high-speed backbone install modules provide full-duplex Gigabit link can be shared by multiple units in the stack.

5 Ethernet up to 2 Gbps throughput, eliminating network bottlenecks. They support both Layer 3. spanning tree and resilient links. The Layer 3 module lets you cost effectively add The 1000 BASE-T module offers a Category 5 routing capabilities to your switched 10/100/1000. copper interface over distances up to 100 meters. Mbps workgroups to boost intranet performance and off-load legacy routers of LAN traffic. It allows The 1000 BASE-SX module offers a multimode any 1100 or 3300 modular unit to seamlessly route fiber interface over distances up to 550 meters. IP traffic between subnets in addition to switching The 1000 BASE-LX module offers multimode and IPS, AppleTalk, and other legacy protocols. One single-mode fiber interfaces over distances module can manage routing for the entire stack.

6 Certified by 3 Com up to 10 kilometers. Extensive standards-based routing protocol Fast Ethernet support (including RIP & OSPF) allows the These modules add a fiber Fast Ethernet backbone switches to operate in any networking link to your switched workgroup. The easy-to- environment. install modules provide full-duplex 200 Mbps Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol throughput over distances up to 2 kilometers of fiber. (DVMRP) optimizes multimedia traffic for The 100 BASE-FX dual port module is an excellent delivery. choice for resilient connections in mission-critical Ordering Information SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 12 10/100 ports 3C16981A*. SuperStack II Switch 1100/3300 100 BASE-FX. Module , single port 3C16970. SuperStack 3 Switch 3300 24 10/100 ports SuperStack II Switch 1100/3300 100 BASE-FX.

7 3C16980A* Module,dual port 3C16971. SuperStack II Switch 1100/3300 1000 BASE-T SuperStack II Switch 1100/3300 Matrix Module Module 3C16978 3C16960. SuperStack II Switch 1100/3300 1000 BASE-SX SuperStack II Switch Matrix Cable 3C16965. Module 3C16975 *SuperStack II Switch 1100/3300 modules and accessories can be used on SuperStack 3. SuperStack II Switch 1100/3300 1000 BASE-LX Switch 3300s. Module 3C16973. 3 Com Corporation, Corporate Headquarters, 5500 Great America Parkway, Box 58145, Santa Clara, CA 95052- 8145. To learn more about 3 Com solutions, visit 3 Com Corporation is publicly traded on NASDAQ. under the symbol COMS. Copyright 2003 3 Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3 Com, the 3 Com logo, and SuperStack are registered trademarks of 3 Com Corporation. AppleTalk is a trademark of Apple Computer.

8 All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective companies. While every effort is made to ensure the information given is accurate, 3 Com does not accept liability for any errors or mistakes which may arise. Specifications and other information in this document may be subject to change without notice. 400636-006 07/03.