Limited Warranty

HARDWARE:

 

 

3Com

warrants

 

its hardware

products

to

be free from defects in

workmanship and

materials,

under

normal

use

 

 

and service, for the following lengths of time from

the date

of

purchase

from

 

3Com

or

its

Authorized

Reseller:

 

 

 

Internetworking

products

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Network

 

adapters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lifetime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ethernet

stackable

hubs

and

Unmanaged

Ethernet

 

fixed

port

repeaters

 

 

Lifetime

 

 

 

*

(1 year

if

not

registered).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Power

supply

and

fans

in

these

 

stackable

hubs

and

unmanaged

repeaters

 

1

year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

hardware

products

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spare

parts

and

spares

kits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

90

days

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If a product does not operate as warranted above during

the

applicable

warranty

 

period,

3Com

shall,

at

its

option

and

 

expense,

repair

the

defective

product

or

part, deliver

to

Customer

an equivalent product or part to replace the defectiv

or refund to Customer the purchase price paid for the defective

product.

All

products

that

are

replaced

will

become

the

property of 3Com. Replacement products

may

be

new

or

reconditioned.

Any replaced or repaired product or part has a ninet

(90)

 

day

warranty

or

the

remainder

of

the

initial

warranty

period,

whichever

is

longer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3Com

 

shall

 

not

be

responsible

for

any

software,

firmware,

information,

or

memory

data

 

of

Customer

contained

in,

stored on,

 

or

integrated

with

any

products returned to 3Com for

repair,

whether

under

warranty or

not.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOFTWARE:

 

 

3Com

 

warrants

that

the

software

programs

licensed

from

it

will perform in substantial conformance to the

 

 

 

program specifications thereof for a period of ninety (90) days from

the

date

of purchase from 3Com or its Authorized

Reseller. 3Com warrants the media containing software

against

failure

during

the

warranty

period. No updates are provided.

3Com's

 

sole

obligation

with

respect

to

this

express

warranty

shall

be

(at

3Com's

discretion) to refund the purchase price p

by Customer for any defective software products,

or to replace any defective

media with software which substantially

 

conforms to 3Com's applicable published specifications. Customer assumes

responsibility for the selection of the appropriate

 

applications program and associated reference materials. 3Com makes no

warranty

or

representation

 

that its

software

 

 

 

products will work in combination with any hardware

or applications software products provided by third parties, that the

operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that

all

defects

in the

software

products

will

corrected. For any third-party products listed in

the 3Com software product documentation or specifications as being

 

 

compatible,

3Com

 

will

make

 

reasonable

efforts

to

provide

compatibility,

except

where

 

the

non-compatibility

is caused

by

a

 

"bug" or defect in the

 

third

party's

product.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD

 

WARRANTY

SERVICE:

 

 

 

 

Standard

warranty

service

for

hardware products

may

be obtained by delivering the

 

 

 

defective product, accompanied by a copy of the

 

dated

 

proof

of

purchase, to 3Com's Corporate Service Center or to an

Authorized

3Com

 

Service

Center

during

the

applicable

warranty

period.

Standard warranty service for software products may

 

be obtained by telephoning 3Com's Corporate Service

Center or an Authorized 3Com Service Center, within the

warranty

 

 

 

period. Products returned to 3Com's Corporate Service Center must be

pre-authorized by 3Com with

a

Return

Material

 

 

 

Authorization

(RMA)

number

 

marked on the outside of

the

package,

and

sent

prepaid,

insured,

and

 

packaged

appropriately

 

 

for

 

safe

shipment.

The

repaired

or

replaced

item

will

be

shipped

to

Customer,

 

at

 

3Com's

expense,

not

later

than

thirty

(30

days

 

after

receipt

of

 

the

defective

product

by

3Com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3Com 6412M-25-TP manual Limited Warranty

6412M-25-TP specifications

The 3Com 6412M-25-TP is a powerful and robust networking solution tailored for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprises looking to enhance their network infrastructure. This Layer 2 managed switch is designed to facilitate efficient data communication while providing a variety of features that ensure optimal performance and security.

One of the main features of the 3Com 6412M-25-TP is its support for up to 24 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, enabling high-speed connections for multiple devices. Additionally, it provides two Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, allowing for seamless integration with high-bandwidth applications and better connectivity options. The switch is particularly praised for its ability to handle heavy traffic loads while maintaining low latency, making it suitable for environments requiring reliable and fast data transmission.

In terms of technologies, the 3Com 6412M-25-TP employs advanced switching capabilities, which help in forwarding data efficiently within the network. It features support for VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks), allowing network administrators to segment traffic and improve security. This ability also enhances broadcast control and aids in managing network congestion. Quality of Service (QoS) features further refine traffic management by prioritizing critical applications, ensuring that latency-sensitive services, such as VoIP and video conferencing, receive the bandwidth they need.

Another notable characteristic of the 3Com 6412M-25-TP is its user-friendly web management interface, which facilitates straightforward configuration and monitoring of the switch. This interface enables administrators to manage settings efficiently, track performance, and diagnose issues in real-time. Additionally, the switch supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), providing further options for network management and monitoring via external software solutions.

With a compact design, the 3Com 6412M-25-TP can be easily integrated into existing network setups without requiring excessive space. Its reliability and performance make it a trustworthy choice for businesses aiming to bolster their network capabilities. The combination of speed, management features, and security makes the 3Com 6412M-25-TP a valuable and versatile addition to any organization's networking arsenal.