User Manual

DATA SHEET
3Com
®
SuperStack
®
3 Switch 3824
Fixed configuration
10/100/1000
switches offering
unbeatable
performance and
value
Affordability
Entry-level Layer 2 10/100/1000 LAN
switching solution delivers versatile
wirespeed Gigabit performance in an
affordable, flexible package.
Flexibility
24 built-in copper Gigabit ports,
including four dual-purpose ports
supporting copper links or SPF
mini-GBIC adapters for easy, flexible
connection to fiber-based Gigabit
media.
Resiliency
Supports Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
for fast network recovery, and link
aggregation of up to eight Gigabit
ports for high capacity uplink
connections.
Performance
Forwarding rates up to 35.7 million pps
and switching capacity of 48 Gbps.
Easy Management
3Com
®
Network Supervisor configures,
maps, and monitors the system and
provides custom alerts and reports.
Plug-and-Play Configuration
Tri-speed operation at 10-, 100-, and
1000 Mbps permits easy migration
of your network to Gigabit speeds;
automatic IP assignment and cable
detection as well as auto-negotiation
gets the SuperStack 3 Switch 3824
up and running quickly for easy
out-of-the-box operation.
Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
Includes fan and power supply;
ensures peace of mind. See
www.3com.com/warranty for details.
Key Benefits
The new generation SuperStack 3
Switch 3824 offers a fixed
configuration 10/100/1000 LAN
switch for networks requiring
industry-leading switching
performance. It combines this high
performance with comprehensive
functionality and plug-and-play
installation—all at a reasonable price.
The SuperStack 3 Switch 3824
delivers standard Layer 2 10/100/1000
features as well as wirespeed
performance. These switches operate
straight out of the box, allowing users
to be easily added to the network in
minutes.
This 24-port switch includes four
dual-purpose ports that can be
operated as copper Gigabit
10/100/1000 ports or used with
built-in SFP mini-GBIC ports,
supporting other Gigabit media types.
The device supports advanced
resiliency features such as IEEE
802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
and IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation
(LACP).