3Com 4228G - SuperStack 3 Switch Datasheet
DATA SHEET
3Com
®
SuperStack
®
3 Switch 4200 Family
Fixed configuration
10/100/1000
switches offering
unbeatable
performance and
value
Affordability
New generation Layer 2 10/100 LAN
switching solution delivers versatile
wirespeed performance in an afford-
able, flexible package.
Flexibility
Built-in copper Gigabit and GBIC
ports provide easy connection to all
Gigabit media for added flexibility
and stacking.
Resiliency
Supports Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol,
Link Aggregation (for Gigabit ports),
and redundant power for non-stop
operation.
Performance
Forwarding rates up to 6.6 million pps
(3Com
®
SuperStack
®
3 Switch 4226T),
9.5 million pps (3Com
®
SuperStack
®
3
Switch 4228G) or 10.1 million pps
(SuperStack 3 Switch 4250T).
Easy Management
3Com
®
Network Supervisor config-
ures, maps, and monitors the system
and provides custom alerts and
reports.
Plug-and-play Configuration
Automatic IP assignment and cable
detection as well as auto-negotiation
gets the SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 up
and running quickly for easy out-of-
the-box operation.
Scalable
Up to four switches can be stacked
and managed as one unit with a single
IP address. No added hardware
required to stack units.
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 4200 family offers fixed con-
figuration 10/100 LAN switches for
networks requiring industry-leading
switching technology. It combines
high performance with comprehensive
functionality and plug-and-play
installation—all at a reasonable price.
The SuperStack 3 Switch 4200 family
delivers standard Layer 2 10/100
features as well as wirespeed perfor-
mance and built-in stacking capability.
These switches operate straight out
of the box, allowing users to be easily
added to the network in minutes.
Choose from 26-, 28-, or 50-port
10/100 models—each comes with two,
built-in copper Gigabit ports for
downlinks or stacking. In addition,
the 28-port model comes with two
built-in GBIC ports, supporting all
Gigabit media.
The family supports advanced
resiliency features such as Rapid
Spanning Tree Protocol, Link
Aggregation (for Gigabit ports), and
redundant power.