46CHAPTER 2: I/O AND APPLICATION MODULES

Front panel

Figure 32 Front panel of the 3C17548

Transceivers

 

Table 66 documents the 3Com Switch 8800 Family transceivers.

 

 

Table 66 Transceiver Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optical Power Range (dBm)

 

 

 

 

 

Model

 

 

 

 

 

 

3Com Transceiver

Ordering

Cable

Core Size

Bandwidth

Transmission

Wavelength

 

 

 

Name

Number

Type

(microns)

(MHz - Km)

Range

(nm)

Output

Input

Connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XENPAKs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3Com 10GBASE-LR

3CXENPAK92

SMF

9

–

2 m – 10 km

1,300

-8.2 to 0.5

-14.4 to

SC

 

XENPAK

 

 

 

 

(6.6 ft – 6 mi)

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3Com 10GBASE-SR

3CXENPAK94

MMF

50

2,000

2 m - 300 m

850

-7.3 to

-11.1 to

LC

 

XENPAK

 

 

 

 

(3.2 ft - 990 ft)

 

-1.3

-1.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3Com 10GBASE-ER

3CXENPAK96

SMF

9

–

2 m – 40 km

1,550

-4.7 to 4

-15.8 to -1

SC

 

XENPAK

 

 

 

 

(6.6 ft – 25 mi)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XFPs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3Com 10GBASE-LR XFP

3CXFP92

SMF

9

–

2 m – 10 km

1,300

-8.2 to 0.5

-14.4 to

LC

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6.6 ft – 6 mi)

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3Com 10GBASE-SR XFP

3CXFP94

MMF

62.5

160

0.5 – 26 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1.7 – 85 ft)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MMF

62.5

200

0.5 – 33 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1.7 – 108 ft)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MMF

50

400

0.5 – 66 m

850

-4.0 to

-9.9 to -1.0

LC

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1.7 – 217 ft)

-1.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MMF

50

500

0.5 – 100 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1.7 – 328 ft)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MMF

50

2,000

0.5 – 300 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1.7 – 984 ft)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3Com 10GBASE-ER XFP

3CXFP96

SMF

9

–

2 m – 40 km

1,550

-4.7 to 4

-15.8 to -1

LC

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6.6 ft – 25 mi)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1000 Mbps SFPs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3Com 1000BASE-SX

3CSFP91

MMF

62.5

160

2 – 220 m

 

 

 

 

 

SFP

 

 

 

 

(6.6 – 721 ft)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MMF

62.5

200

2 – 275 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6.6 – 902 ft)

850

-9.5 to 0

-17 to 0

LC

 

 

 

MMF

50

400

2 – 500 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6.6 – 1,640 ft)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MMF

50

500

2 – 550 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6.6 – 1,804 ft)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3Com 1000BASE-LX

3CSFP92

MMF

62.5

500

2 – 550 m

 

 

 

 

 

SFP

 

 

 

 

(6.6 – 1,804 ft)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MMF

50

400

2 – 550 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6.6 – 1,804 ft)

1,300

-9.5 to -3

-20 to -3

LC

 

 

 

MMF

50

500

2 – 550 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6.6 – 1,804 ft)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMF

9

–

2 m – 10 km

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6.6 ft – 6 mi)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3Com 1000BASE-LH70

3CSFP97

SMF

9

–

2 m – 70 km

1,550

0 to 3

-24 to -3

LC

 

SFP

 

 

 

 

(6.6 ft – 43 mi) ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3Com 1000BASE-T SFP

3CSFP93

CAT5

–

–

100 m (328 ft)

–

–

–

RJ-45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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8810, 8814, 8807 specifications

The 3Com 8814, 8810, and 8807 are renowned products from the networking giant 3Com, which played a significant role in the evolution of networking technology in the early 1990s. These devices were instrumental during a time when organizations were transitioning from traditional communication systems to more sophisticated networking solutions.

The 3Com 8814 is a multi-port networking hub designed for small to medium-sized businesses. One of its main features includes a 10Base-T Ethernet capability, allowing for fast and reliable connectivity among various devices within a local area network (LAN). The 8814 supports up to 14 connections, providing scalability for growing businesses. The hub’s ease of use is notable; it features a plug-and-play design, which aids in quick setup without requiring extensive configuration. This plug-and-play functionality, alongside its robust physical and electrical performance, made the 8814 an appealing choice for organizations looking to enhance their networking infrastructure without significant investment.

Moving on to the 3Com 8810, this device is labeled as an intelligent network switch and ushered in advancements in network management and performance. A critical element of the 8810 is its ability to support both 10/100Base-T Ethernet connections, effectively allowing mixed-speed environments. Its built-in management features, enabled by 3Com's networking technologies, offered users the ability to monitor traffic flow, manage bandwidth allocation, and configure network settings through a user-friendly interface. This switch also incorporated advanced features like VLAN support, increasing security and segmentation within networks, which proved invaluable for sophisticated networking environments.

Lastly, the 3Com 8807 represents a more versatile and high-performance switch option suited for larger networks. This model features a stackable design that allows for a broader range of scalability and redundancy. It supports both fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet, ensuring that organizations can expand their network speeds as needed. The 8807 includes features for enhanced fault tolerance and link aggregation, which bolsters reliability and performance under heavy traffic loads. Its integration with 3Com's Network Management Software provided administrators with unprecedented control over their networks, empowering them to optimize performance and troubleshoot issues effectively.

Overall, the 3Com 8814, 8810, and 8807 exemplified the company's commitment to innovation in networking technology, providing businesses with the tools necessary to develop efficient, scalable, and reliable network infrastructures. Each of these devices played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of networking, emphasizing ease of use, management capabilities, and performance.
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