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OfficeConnect
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Hubs and Switches
3Com OfficeConnect products
provide networking capabilities
to small businesses, branch
offices, and home offices that
need to create Ethernet and
Fast Ethernet connectivity
between PCs, peripherals, and
remote corporate networks.
OfficeConnect® Hubs and
Switches
offer from four to sixteen shielded
twisted-pair (TP) ports. In addition,
each product features a simple LED
array for quick visual monitoring of
the network.
3Com OfficeConnect® hubs and
switches are designed for small busi-
ness, branch office, and home office
environments, and provide cost-con-
scious businesses with the founda-
tion for an integrated system of small
office networking products.
Available in managed and unman-
aged models, the hubs and switches
deliver Ethernet and/or Fast Ethernet
connectivity in a compact, economi-
cal package.
Configured to supply a wide variety
of connectivity options, the units
Key Benefits:
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Easy to install and use. Installing the
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Web-based management. Brings net-
work management to users who may have
previously considered device manage-
ment too complex. Using 3Com’s Web-
enabled SmartAgent® software,
OfficeConnect units is as simple as plug-
ging your PC network cables into the hub
or switch ports and turning on the power.
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Lifetime limited warranty. 3Com
authorized staff can manage the device
simply through the familiar interface of a
standard Web browser.
guarantees OfficeConnect hubs and
switches, including the power adapter—
for life.
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CoolCurve design. 3Com’s innovative
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Full compatibility. OfficeConnect
CoolCurve design creates a self-ventilat-
ing network stack that eliminates the need
for cooling fans in most OfficeConnect
components. The self-cooling design pro-
vides absolutely silent operation on the
office desktop and increases reliability by
eliminating a potential point of failure.
units support Novell NetWare, Microsoft
Windows 95, Windows NT, and other
leading network operating systems, assur-
ing you of the widest range of applica-
tions options and backward compatibility
with existing office software.
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Complete network control.
Transcend® Quick Configuration
Manager enables you to use the familiar
Windows interface to configure the hub
and monitor the network.
OfficeConnect Products
Hubs
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Operational in minutes
Full compatibility with NetWare,
Windows 95, and other leading net-
work operating systems
Four RJ-45 10BASE-T connections
Diagnostic LEDs indicate packet
receipt, packet collision, and port status
CoolCurve self-ventilating design
eliminates the need for cooling fans,
ensuring silent operation, and increas-
ing reliability by eliminating a poten-
tial point of failure
MDI/MDIX switch allows connection
to a workstation or another Ethernet
hub to the fourth twisted-pair port,
supporting the connection of up to
four hubs in a series
Alert LED (nonconfigurable) indi-
cates excessive network use or a
partitioned 10BASE-T port
Certified for use in domestic
environments
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OfficeConnect Hub TP4
3C16704
A highly cost-effective, entry-level
unmanaged hub, the OfficeConnect
Hub TP4 provides four 10 Mbps
twisted-pair connections and repre-
sents the most economical
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External power supply simplifies
maintenance in the event of a power
supply failure
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Compact design saves space
OfficeConnect product for home or
small businesses.
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“Stacking clips” allow convenient
expandability and secure stacking of
up to four OfficeConnect units
Free installation assistance
Lifetime limited warranty
3Com Care service/support options
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Operational in minutes
Full compatibility with NetWare,
Windows 95, and other leading net-
work operating systems
MDI/MDIX switch allows the con-
nection of a workstation or another
Ethernet hub to the fourth twisted-pair
port, supporting the connection of up
to four hubs in series
Alert LED (nonconfigurable) indi-
cates excessive network use or a
partitioned 10BASE-T port
Bandwidth Utilization Meter moni-
tors traffic use on the network
Certified for home or office use
Free installation assistance
Four RJ-45 10BASE-T connections
Additional BNC and AUI ports
Diagnostic LEDs indicate packet
receipt, packet collision, and port status
CoolCurve self-ventilating design
eliminates the need for cooling fans,
ensuring silent operation and increas-
ing reliability by eliminating a poten-
tial point of failure
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OfficeConnect Hub TP4Combo
3C16703
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Offering all the functionality of the
OfficeConnect Hub TP4, the
OfficeConnect Hub TP4Combo delivers
the added functionality of one
autosensing BNC/AUI port for con-
nection to coaxial or alternative media
network through the use of optional
external transceiver modules.
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External power supply simplifies
maintenance in the event of a power
supply failure
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Compact design saves space
“Stacking clips” allow convenient
expandability and secure stacking of
up to four OfficeConnect units
Lifetime limited warranty
Comprehensive 3Com Care
Alternatively, a cross-over switch
permits cascading of the hub via the
fourth twisted-pair port.
service/support options
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MDI/MDIX switch allows the con-
nection of a workstation or another
Ethernet hub to the eighth twisted-pair
port, supporting the connection of up
to four hubs in series
Alert LED (nonconfigurable) indi-
cates excessive network use or a
partitioned 10BASE-T port
Certified for home or office use
Free installation assistance
Lifetime limited warranty
Comprehensive 3Com Care
service/support options
the hub supports connection of up to
four hubs, and also allows intercon-
nection with OfficeConnect servers
and routers.
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Operational in minutes
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Eight RJ-45 10BASE-T connections
OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPO 3C16700
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Diagnostic LEDs indicate packet
receipt, packet collision, port status
An entry-level hub that provides eight
twisted-pair connections, this model
offers a cost-effective solution for
small businesses wanting a simple, yet
powerful network. By using the
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Compact design saves space
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“Stacking clips” allow convenient
expandability and secure stacking of
up to four OfficeConnect units
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Full compatibility with NetWare,
MDI/MDX switch on the eighth port,
Windows 95, and other leading net-
work operating systems
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Hubs
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Operational in minutes
External power supply simplifies
maintenance in the event of a power
supply failure
Eight RJ-45 10BASE-T connections
BNC 10BASE2 coaxial port for
attaching other units (up to 30 hubs
can be daisy-chained on a single
segment)
Diagnostic LEDs to indicate packet
receipt, packet collision, and port status
Eight network utilization LEDs for at-
a-glance monitoring of network load
Alert LED (nonconfigurable) indi-
cates excessive network use or a
partitioned 10BASE-T port
CoolCurve self-ventilating design
eliminates the need for cooling fans,
ensuring silent operation and increas-
ing reliability by eliminating a poten-
tial point of failure
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Compact design saves space
“Stacking clips” allow convenient
expandability and secure stacking of
up to four OfficeConnect units
Full compatibility with NetWare,
Windows 95, and other leading net-
work operating systems
MDI/MDIX switch allows connection
of a workstation or another Ethernet
hub to the eighth twisted-pair port,
supporting connection of up to four
hubs in a series
Certified for office or home use
Free installation assistance
Lifetime limited warranty
Comprehensive 3Com Care
service/support options
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OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPC 3C16701
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Ideal for growing businesses that may
need to expand their networks, this
hub is configured with eight shielded
twisted-pair ports and includes
enhanced diagnostic capabilities. In
addition, one BNC coaxial port sup-
ports connections to other networking
devices and allows up to 30 hubs to be
daisy-chained on a single segment.
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OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPO with five EtherLink III ISA
TPO NICs
Small Business Network Bundles
3C509B-BDL-TPO
3C509B-BDL-TPC
3C900-BDL-TPC
3Com has created three special Small
Business Network bundles, combining
OfficeConnect hubs and EtherLink®
III network interface cards (NICs):
OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPC with five EtherLink III ISA
TPO NICs
OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPC with five EtherLink III PCI
TPO NICs
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Compatible with leading operating
systems including Windows 95,
Windows NT, Novell NetWare, and
Artisoft LANtastic
Quick installation with easy-to-follow
user guide and step-by-step network
set-up guide
an existing network. The kit contains
the hardware and documentation to
network up to three personal comput-
ers, and includes one OfficeConnect
Hub 8/TPC, three EtherLink III NICs,
complete 10BASE-T cabling, and one
manual.
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Lifetime limited warranty
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Hub supports up to eight network
devices for easy network expansion
EtherLink III NICs, the world’s best
selling NICs, have plug-and-play
compatibility with Windows 95
Limited 30-day free technical phone
support, plus unlimited 24-hour sup-
port via fax back 3ComFacts(sm),
3ComBBS, and the 3Com Web site
(http://www.3com.com)
OfficeConnect Networking Kit
For Canada and U.S. only 3C50902B
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The OfficeConnect Networking Kit is
a complete network hardware bundle
for small offices that are building a
network for the first time or expanding
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Hubs
Network
Port Status LEDs (green/yellow)
Utilization LEDs
Indicate the status of each port. If green, (OfficeConnect
the link between the port and the next Hub 8/TPC,
piece of network equipment is functional. 8/TPM, TP800,
Alert LED
Collision LED
(orange)
Packet LED
(yellow)
Alerts you to
(OfficeConnect
Flashes each time If nothing is connected, the LED will be
and TP1200 only)
excessive network Power LED
use or an isolated (green)
Hub 8/TPO only) a collision is
(yellow) detected on the
Flashes each time network. Collisions port LED (OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPC only) Indicate how much
a packet is are part of normal can only be yellow or off. It will be yellow your network is
being used.
off. If yellow, the port has partitioned due (green/yellow/
to a fault on that segment. The coaxial
orange)
(partitioned)
Indicates that the
10BASE-T port and power supply to
100BASE-TX port. the unit is present. received on a port. network operation. if the port has partitioned.
As this front view of the OfficeConnect
Hub 8/TPC illustrates, each OfficeConnect
unit offers a variety of LED indicators,
including an Alert LED to allow quick moni-
toring of hub and network activity. The
Alert LED ensures immediate notification
of problems such as excessive network
use without requiring special technical
knowledge on the part of users.
Network Utilization
Port Status
PWR PKT COLL
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5
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8
COAX
1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80%
Alert
green + link OK, off = link fall, yellow = partition
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Eight RJ-45 10BASE-T connections
BNC 10BASE2 coaxial port for
attaching other units (up to 30 hubs
can be daisy-chained on a single
segment)
Advanced security features, includ-
ing: Disconnect Unknown Device
(DUD), which allows the hub to dis-
able a port with an unknown device
attached to it or report the incident to
a management station; Need To
Know (NTK), which prevents unau-
thorized devices from intercepting
confidential communications
Configurable Alert LED lights when a
selected condition such as a preset
level of collisions, coaxial port parti-
tion, log-in violation, or port security
violation occurs
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Diagnostic LEDs to indicate packet
collision and port status
Eight network utilization LEDs for at-
a-glance monitoring of network load
CoolCurve self-ventilating design
eliminates the need for cooling fans,
ensuring silent operation and increas-
ing reliability by eliminating a poten-
tial point of failure
OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPM 3C16710
For networks requiring more exten-
sive management as well as future
expandability, this hub offers power-
ful SNMP management functions,
including full RMON support via an
embedded SNMP SmartAgent intelli-
gent agent. Shipped with 3Com
Transcend Quick Configuration
Manager software for simplified
installation.
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Compact design saves space
Serial port for connecting a manage-
ment terminal
“Stacking clips” for convenient
expandability and secure stacking of
up to four OfficeConnect units
Full compatibility with NetWare,
Windows 95, and other leading net-
work operating systems
MDI/MDIX switch allows the con-
nection of a workstation or another
Ethernet hub to the eighth twisted-pair
port, supporting the connection of up
to four hubs in series
Remote Support Tool allows the hub
to be configured to monitor the net-
work and report conditions to a
reseller or centralized management
site via a modem link.
Certified for office or home use
Free installation assistance
Lifetime limited warranty
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Concise installation procedure
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Powerful SNMP-based management
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functions, including full RMON
support (nine groups)
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Telnet support
Comprehensive 3Com Care
service/support options
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Full integration with 3Com Transcend
management applications
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Hubs
Transcend Management
Transcend Quick Configuration
Manager software is an easy-to-use
graphical local management system
that uses the familiar point-and-click
Windows 95 interface, providing
detailed monitoring and control of net-
work security. In addition,
OfficeConnect units can be managed
as part of a larger corporate network
via SNMP by using the Transcend
WorkGroup or Enterprise Manager
applications.
For effective network control, Transcend Quick
Configuration Manager provides convenient,
easy-to-understand windowed graphics and
dialog boxes that allow prompt analysis of net-
work conditions and rapid changes to configu-
ration information.
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Operational in minutes
Sixteen RJ-45 10BASE-T
connections
Full compatibility with NetWare,
Windows 95, and other leading
network operating systems
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BNC connector supports connectivity
to network backbones
MDI/MDIX switch allows the con-
nection of a workstation or another
Ethernet hub to the sixteenth twisted-
pair port, supporting connection of up
to four hubs in a series
Alert LED (nonconfigurable) indi-
cates excessive network use or a
partitioned 10BASE-T port
Certified for home or office use
Free installation assistance
Lifetime limited warranty
Comprehensive 3Com Care
Diagnostic LEDs indicate packet
receipt, packet collision, and port status
CoolCurve self-ventilating design
eliminates the need for cooling fans,
ensuring silent operation and increas-
ing reliability by eliminating a poten-
tial point of failure
External power supply simplifies
maintenance in the event of a power
supply failure
OfficeConnect Hub TP16C
3C16702
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An ideal choice for small offices that
need expanded network capacity with-
out exceeding sensitive budgets, the
OfficeConnect Hub TP16C provides
16 ports with a cross-over switch that
enables multiple hubs to be cascaded
together. Includes one BNC connector
for connectivity to coaxial network
backbones.
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Compact design saves space
“Stacking clips” allow convenient
expandability and secure stacking of
up to four OfficeConnect units
service/support options
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Hubs
in mind. At last, Fast Ethernet is
affordable for all users, and no longer
the preserve of “power hungry users”
such as CAD/CAM operators and
graphic designers. Each product fea-
tures plug and play installation and
requires no configuration. An easy-to-
read front panel display includes
diagnostic LEDs for monitoring
network activity.
OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hubs
Fast Ethernet networking quite simply
means faster networking—quicker
exchange of data between PCs and
swift downloading from the network.
OfficeConnect delivers these benefits
and more, with a new range of Fast
Ethernet products designed specifi-
cally with the needs of the small office
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Class II Fast Ethernet repeater lets
you easily connect Fast Ethernet hubs
together
Operational in minutes
Four shielded 100BASE-TX ports
Diagnostic LEDs indicate packet
collision and port status
CoolCurve™ self-ventilating design
eliminates the need for cooling fans,
ensuring silent operation, and increas-
ing reliability by eliminating a poten-
tial point of failure
Compact design saves space
“Stacking clips” allow convenient
Full compatibility with NetWare,
Windows 95, Windows NT and other
leading network operating systems
MDI/MDIX switch allows the con-
nection of a workstation or another
Fast Ethernet hub to the fourth
twisted-pair port
Alert LED (nonconfigurable) indi-
cates excessive network use or a
partitioned 10BASE-T port
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OfficeConnect Hub TP400 3C16723
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The OfficeConnect Hub TP400 is the
most cost-effective way to add Fast
Ethernet to small business environ-
ments, branch offices, or independent
workgroups. Compact and reliable,
this hub provides four unmanaged
100BASE-TX ports.
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Suitable for home or office use
Free installation assistance
Lifetime Limited Warranty
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3Com Care service/support options
expandability and secure stacking of
up to four OfficeConnect units
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Eight shielded 100BASE-TX ports
Diagnostic LEDs indicate packet
collision and port status
CoolCurve™ self-ventilating design
eliminates the need for cooling fans,
ensuring silent operation, and increas-
ing reliability by eliminating a poten-
tial point of failure
Eight Network Utilization LEDs
provide at-a-glance monitoring of
network load
MDI/MDIX switch allows the con-
nection of a workstation or another
Fast Ethernet hub to the eighth
twisted-pair port
Alert LED (nonconfigurable) to indi-
cate excessive network use or a parti-
tioned 10BASE-T port
Suitable for office or home use
Free installation assistance
Lifetime Limited Warranty
Comprehensive 3Com Care
service/support options
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OfficeConnect Hub TP800 3C16722
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The OfficeConnect Hub TP800 pro-
vides eight unmanaged 100BASE-TX
ports for high-bandwidth connectivity
to shared Fast Ethernet networks, or
for direct 100 Mbps desktop connec-
tivity to power users.
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Compact design saves space
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“Stacking clips” allow convenient
expandability and secure stacking of
up to four OfficeConnect units
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Class II Fast Ethernet repeater lets
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you easily connect Fast Ethernet hubs
together
Operational in minutes
Full compatibility with NetWare,
Windows 95, and Windows NT,
and other leading network operating
systems
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Class II Fast Ethernet repeater lets
you easily connect Fast Ethernet hubs
together
“Stacking clips” allow convenient
expandability and secure stacking of
up to four OfficeConnect units
Full compatibility with NetWare,
Windows 95, Windows NT, and other
leading network operating systems
MDI/MDIX switch allows the con-
nection of a workstation or another
Fast Ethernet hub to the twelfth
twisted-pair port
Alert LED (nonconfigurable) to indi-
cate excessive network use or a parti-
tioned 10BASE-T port
Suitable for office or home use
Free installation assistance
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Operational in minutes
Twelve shielded 100BASE-TX ports
Diagnostic LEDs indicate packet
collision and port status
Twelve Network Utilization LEDs
provide at-a-glance monitoring of
network load
CoolCurve™ self-ventilating design
eliminates the need for cooling fans,
ensuring silent operation, and increas-
ing reliability by eliminating a poten-
tial point of failure
OfficeConnect Hub TP1200 3C16721
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The OfficeConnect Hub TP1200 pro-
vides twelve 100BASE-TX ports for
allowing unmanaged Fast Ethernet
connectivity for up to twelve users,
while enabling you to connect more
users should you require.
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Compact design saves space
Lifetime Limited Warranty
Comprehensive 3Com Care
service/support options
Switches
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Full wire-rate switching eliminates
bottlenecks that restrict data flow and
delay traffic
One 100BASE-TX and four RJ-45
10BASE-T connectors
MDI/MDIX switch enables you to
easily expand your network by cas-
cading hubs together to provide con-
nectivity to additional users
Diagnostic and Alert LED informs
user about port status and network uti-
lization
“Stacking clips” allow convenient
expandability and secure stacking of
up to four OfficeConnect units
Full compatibility with NetWare,
Windows 95, and other leading net-
work operating systems
Concise installation procedure
Certified for office or home use
Free installation assistance
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OfficeConnect Switch 140 3C16730
This switch (and the OfficeConnect
Switch 140M) provides a simple plug-
and-play link between Ethernet and
Fast Ethernet OfficeConnect devices.
Ideal for relieving congested shared-
access networks, the OfficeConnect
Switch 140 provides four unmanaged
10BASE-T ports and one 100BASE-
TX switched Ethernet port.
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Lifetime limited warranty
Comprehensive 3Com Care
service/support options
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Compact design saves space
External power supply improves
reliability
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Switches
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Web-based management provides the
familiar point-and click interface of a
standard browser for device configu-
ration and network troubleshooting.
Management can be performed from
any location or platform. Password
access provides network security
Four 10BASE-T ports and one
100BASE-TX port
SNMP, RMON, and Telnet manage-
ment deliver scalable management
solutions for growing networks
Intelligent Flow Management ensures
zero packet loss
3Com PACE™ technology optimizes
multimedia applications
External power supply increases relia-
bility and simplifies maintenance in
the event of a power supply failure
“Stacking clips” allow convenient
expandability and secure stacking of
up to four OfficeConnect units
Compatible with NetWare, Windows
95, and other leading network operat-
ing systems
MDI/MDIX switch on the 100 Mbps
port provides for a direct connection
to a server or end station, or to a hub
or another switch
Full-duplex mode on 100 Mbps port
Configurable Alert LED lights when a
selected condition such as a preset
level of collisions, coaxial port parti-
tion, log-in violation, or port security
violation occurs
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OfficeConnect Switch 140M
3C16731
The OfficeConnect Switch 140M
increases performance and relieves
bottlenecks in small, high-traffic net-
works supporting bandwidth-intensive
applications. This switch provides four
10BASE-T ports and one 100BASE-
TX port, and delivers “out-of-the-box”
Web-based management to small
offices in need of an easy-to-use,
low-cost management solution.
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Superior reliability maximizes net-
work uptime
Diagnostic LEDs indicate packet
receipt, packet collision, and port status
CoolCurve self-ventilating design
eliminates the need for cooling fans,
ensuring silent operation and increas-
ing reliability by eliminating a poten-
tial point of failure
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Certified for office or home use
Free installation assistance
Lifetime limited warranty
Comprehensive 3Com Care
service/support options
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No configuration necessary—opera-
tional in minutes
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Full wire-rate switching eliminates
bottlenecks that restrict data flow and
delay traffic
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Compact design saves space
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Resource Sharing Devices
OfficeConnect Products from the 3Com Open Partners Program
To expand continuously the range of network services offered by the OfficeConnect family, we have established the 3Com
Open Partners™ program for OfficeConnect products. This program encourages third-party vendors to develop products
to 3Com standards for inclusion in the OfficeConnect product line. In order to ensure full compatibility, 3Com provides
OfficeConnect technical specifications and cooperative engineering to all participants.
A leader in the fax and print server
market, Castelle has designed and
manufactured the OfficeConnect print,
fax, and CD-ROM servers as part of
the 3Com Open Partners program for
OfficeConnect products. Castelle
OfficeConnect products are available
worldwide through Castelle partners.
For more information please contact
Castelle at 1-800-655-8818 or 408-
496-0474 (U.S.) and +31-2356-50240
in Europe.
OfficeConnect Print, Fax and
CD-ROM Servers by
OfficeConnect Printer Server from Castelle
OfficeConnect Fax Server from Castelle
66298600739
66298600745
OfficeConnect CD-ROM Server from Castelle
66298600-932 (U.S.)
66298600-933 (U.K.)
66298600-934 (International)
66298600-935 (Germany)
66298600-936 (Netherlands)
66298600-937 (Japan)
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Specifications
OfficeConnect System
Dimensions
General
Standards
OfficeConnect Hub TP4 OfficeConnect Hub
Width: 220 mm (8.7 in)
Height: 54.6 mm (2.1 in)
Depth: 185.4 mm (7.3 in) +
15.2 mm (0.6 in) for coaxial
port
Each hub comes with a user
guide, power adapter, and
rubber feet.
Functional
(10BASE-T Hub)
8/TPC (Expandable
10BASE-T Hub)
ISO 8802/3
Connectors
IEEE 802.3
Four RJ-45 ports for
10BASE-T twisted-pair
Dimensions
Width: 220 mm (8.7 in)
Height: 35.8 mm (1.4 in)
Depth: 135.4 mm (5.3 in)
Weight: 500 g (1.1 lb)
Power
Connectors
100BASE-TX cable must be
data grade Category 5, either
shielded or unshielded to
ensure optimum performance.
You should ensure that you
have Fast Ethernet–compati-
ble NICs installed in each PC.
Standards
Safety
UL 1950, EN 60950
Eight RJ-45 ports for
10BASE-T twisted-pair (Port
8 is switchable, allowing con-
nection of multiple units
using 10BASE-T cable)
One BNC port for 10BASE2
thin Ethernet (50 ohm)
Dimensions
Weight: 960 g (2.1 lb)
EMC
EN 55022 Class B**
EN 50082-1
Power
18 VA
Environmental
EN 60068 (IEC 68)
BABT Approval (For U.K.
users only)
FCC Part 15 Class B Verified
C108.8 Class B
VCCI Class 2
11 VA
Functional
Environmental
EN 60068 (IEC 68)
Width: 220 mm (8.7 in)
Height: 35.8 mm (1.4 in)
Depth: 135.4 mm (5.3 in) +
15.2 mm (0.6 in) for coaxial
port
ISO 8802/3
OfficeConnect Hub
TP1200 (100BASE-TX
Hub)
The OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPM is
covered by Oftel General
IEEE 802.3
Safety
UL 1950, EN 60950
Approval, NS/G/12345/J/100003,
for indirect connection to a public
telecommunications system. This
can be achieved using the serial
port and an approved modem.
OfficeConnect Hub
TP4Combo (10BASE-T
Hub)
Connectors
EMC
EN 55022 Class B**
EN 50082-1
Weight: 550 g (1.2 lb)
Twelve RJ-45 ports for
100BASE-TX twisted-pair
(Port 12 can be used to link
another OfficeConnect Fast
Ethernet unit)
Power
11 VA
Connectors
FCC Part 15 Class B Verified
C108.8 Class B
Requirements for
Four RJ-45 ports for
10BASE-T twisted-pair
One BNC port
Transcend Quick
Environmental
EN 60068 (IEC 68)
Configuration Manager
VCCI Class 2
An IBM-compatible PC with
Dimensions
at least an Intel 486/33
One AUI port
Width: 220 mm (8.7 in)
Height: 54.6 mm (2.1 in)
Depth: 185.4 mm (7.3 in)
Weight: 960 g (2.1 lb)
Power
OfficeConnect Hub
TP16C (10BASE-T Hub)
OfficeConnect Hub
TP800 (100BASE-TX
Hub)
processor, as well as
Dimensions
Microsoft Windows 95,
Windows 3.1, or Windows
for Workgroups; MS-DOS
5.0 or later; a minimum of 4
MB available hard disk space;
a minimum of 8 MB RAM; a
3.5” disk drive; VGA or
SVGA color monitor; a
mouse; and a null modem
(serial) cable.
Width: 220 mm (8.7 in)
Height: 35.8 mm (1.4 in)
Depth: 135.4 mm (5.3 in)
Weight: 500 g (1.1 lb)
Power
Connectors
Sixteen RJ-45 ports for
10BASE-T twisted-pair
One BNC port for 10BASE2
thin Ethernet (50 ohm)
Dimensions
Width: 220 mm (8.7 in)
Height: 54.6 mm (2.1 in)
Depth: 185.4 mm (7.3 in)
Weight: 960 g (2.1 lb)
Power
Connectors
Eight RJ-45 ports for
100BASE-TX twisted-pair
(Port 8 can be used to link
another OfficeConnect Fast
Ethernet unit)
18 VA
General
11 VA
Each hub comes with a user
guide, power adapter, and rub-
ber feet.
Environmental
EN 60068 (IEC 68)
Dimensions
100BASE-TX cable must be
data grade Category 5, either
shielded or unshielded to
ensure optimum performance
You should ensure that you
have Fast Ethernet compati-
ble–NICs installed in each PC.
Standards
Width: 220 mm (8.7 in)
Height: 54.6 mm (2.1 in)
Depth: 135.4 mm (5.3 in)
Weight: 550 g (1.21 lb)
Power
OfficeConnect Hub
8/TPO (10BASE-T Hub)
OfficeConnect Hub
TP400 (100BASE-TX
Hub)
Connectors
11 VA
Eight RJ-45 ports for
10BASE-T twisted-pair (Port
8 is switchable, allowing con-
nection of multiple units
using 10BASE-T cable)
Dimensions
Width: 220 mm (8.7 in)
Height: 35.8 mm (1.4 in)
Depth: 135.4 mm (5.3 in)
Weight: 500 g (1.1 lb)
Power
Environmental
EN 60068 (IEC 68)
18 VA
Connectors
General
Four RJ-45 ports for
100BASE-TX twisted-pair
(Port 4 can be used to link
another OfficeConnect Fast
Ethernet Hub)
OfficeConnect Hub
8/TPM (Managed
10BASE-T Hub)
Each hub comes with a user
guide, power adapter, and
rubber feet.
Functional
ISO 8802/3
IEEE 802.3
100BASE-TX cable must be
data grade Category 5, either
shielded or unshielded to
ensure optimum performance
You should ensure that you
have Fast Ethernet–compati-
ble NICs installed in each PC.
Safety
UL 1950, EN 60950
Connectors
Eight RJ-45 ports for
Dimensions
EMC
EN 55022 Class B**
EN 50082-1
Width: 220 mm (8.7 in)
Height: 35.8 mm (1.4 in)
Depth: 135.4 mm (5.3 in)
Weight: 500 g (1.1 lb)
Power
10BASE-T twisted-pair (Port
8 is switchable, allowing con-
nection of multiple units
using 10BASE-T cable)
One BNC port for 10BASE2
thin Ethernet (50 ohm)
One DB-9 serial connection
for management
11 VA
FCC Part 15 Class B Verified
C108.8 Class B
Environmental
EN 60068 (IEC 68)
VCCI Class 2
18 VA
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Specifications
®
OfficeConnect System, continued
3Com Corporation
P.O. Box 58145
5400 Bayfront Plaza
Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145
Phone: 1 800 NET 3Com
or 1 408 764 5000
Fax: 1 408 764 5001
World Wide Web:
Warranty
Limited lifetime*
OfficeConnect Switch
140 (Unmanaged
10/100BASE-TX
Switch)
OfficeConnect Switch
140M (Managed
10/100BASE-TX
Switch)
Installation support
* The OfficeConnect Hub TP4,
Hub TP4Combo, Hub 8/TPO, Hub
8/TPC, Hub TP16C, Hub 8/TPM,
Hub TP400, Hub TP800, Hub
TP1200, Switch 140, and Switch
140M are covered by a lifetime
warranty, which includes the power
adapter. To qualify for the war-
ranty, you must submit a registra-
tion card. Advance hardware
exchange is available during the
first year; thereafter, return the hub
to 3Com for repair. The lifetime
warranty is not offered where
restricted or prohibited by law.
Each switch comes with a
user guide, power adapter,
stacking clips, and rubber feet
Each switch comes with a
user guide, power adapter,
diskette, stacking clips, and
rubber feet
Asia Pacific Rim
Sydney, Australia: 61 2 9937 5000
Melbourne, Australia: 61 3 9866 8022
Beijing, China: 86 10 68492 568
Shanghai, China: 86 21 6350 1581
Hong Kong: 852 2501 1111
India: 91 11 644 3974
Indonesia: 62 21 572 2088
Osaka, Japan: 81 6 536 3303
Tokyo, Japan: 81 3 3345 7251
Korea: 82 2 3455 6300
Connectors
Four 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports
One 100BASE-TX RJ-45
port
Connectors
Four 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports
One 100BASE-TX RJ-45
port
(MDI/MDIX selectable)
(MDI/MDIX selectable)
One DB-9 serial connection
for management
Dimensions
Width: 220 mm (8.7 in)
Height 54.6 mm (2.1 in)
Depth: 185.4 mm (7.3 in)
Weight: 960 g (2.1 lb)
Power
Dimensions
Width: 220 mm (8.7 in)
Height 54.6 mm (2.1 in)
Depth: 185.4 mm (7.3 in)
Weight: 960 g (2.1 lb)
Power
Malaysia: 60 3 732 7910
** Screened (shielded) cables must
be used to ensure compliance with
EMC Class B standards.
New Zealand: 64 9 366 9138
Philippines: 632 892 4476
Singapore: 65 538 9368
Taiwan: 886 2 377 5850
Thailand: 662 231 8151 5
18 VA
3Com Benelux B.V.
Belgium: 32 2 725 0202
Netherlands: 31 30 6029700
Standards
Functional
18 VA
3Com Canada
ISO 8802/3
Calgary: 1 403 265 3266
Edmonton: 1 403 423 3266
Montreal: 1 514 683 3266
Ottawa: 1 613 566 7055
Toronto: 1 416 498 3266
Vancouver: 1 604 434 3266
IEEE 802.3
Standards
Functional
EMC
EN 55022 Class B**
ISO 8802/3
IEEE 802.3
EN 50082-1
FCC Part 15 Class B
CSA C108.8 Class B
VCCI Class 2
EMC
EN 55022 Class B
3Com France
33 1 69 86 68 00
EN 50082-1
3Com GmbH
Screened (shielded) cables
must be used to ensure com-
pliance with these standards.
Environmental
EN 60068 (IEC 68)
Safety
FCC Part 15 Class B
CSA C108.8 Class B
VCCI Class 2
Austria: 43 1 513 4323
Czech/Slovak Republics: 420 2 21845 800
Berlin, Germany: 49 30 3498790
Munich, Germany (Central European HQ):
49 89 627320
Hungary: 36 1 250 83 41
Poland: 48 22 6451351
AS/NZS 3548 Class B
Environmental
EN 60068 (IEC 68)
Safety
Switzerland: 41 31 996 14 14
UL 1950, EN 60950
3Com Ireland
353 1 820 7077
CSA 22.2 #950
UL 1950, EN 60950
CSA 22.2 #950
3Com Latin America
Warranty
U.S. Headquarters: 1 408 326 2093
3Com Northern Latin America
(Miami, Florida): 1 305 261 3266
Argentina: 54 1 312 3266
Brazil: 55 11 5181 0869
Limited lifetime*
Installation support
Chile: 56 2 633 9242
Colombia: 57 1 629 4110
Mexico: 52 5 520 7841/7847
Peru: 51 1 221 5399
Venezuela: 58 2 953 8122
3Com Mediterraneo
Milan, Italy: 39 2 253011
Rome, Italy: 39 6 5279941
3Com Iberia
Portugal: 351 1 3404501
Spain: 34 1 383 17 00
3Com Middle East
971 4 349049
3Com Nordic AB
Denmark: 45 39 27 85 00
Finland: 358 0 435 420 67
Norway: 47 22 58 47 00
Sweden: 46 8 632 56 00
3Com Russia
7 095 258 09 40
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