3Com 5124M-TPCL manual Ethernet 24-Port 10BASE-T Module Description, Introduction 1

1 Introduction

This chapter introduces you to the 3Com ONline™ Ethernet 24-Port 10BASE-T Modules (Model Numbers 5124M-TPCL and 5124M-TP). The modules are referenced throughout this guide as the 24-Port Module.

You can install both versions of the 24-Port Module in all 3Com ONline System Concentrator and ONcore® Switching Hub models.

This chapter contains the following sections:

❑Ethernet 24-Port 10BASE-T Module Description

❑Theory of Operation

Ethernet 24-Port 10BASE-T Module Description

This section describes:

❑Module Features

❑Model Number 5124M-TPCL Features

❑Model Number 5124M-TP Features

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