Castelle Office Connect warranty Hubs, TPO NICs, OfficeConnect Networking Kit

Hubs

OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPC 3C16701

Ideal for growing businesses that may need to expand their networks, this hub is configured with eight shielded twisted-pair ports and includes enhanced diagnostic capabilities. In addition, one BNC coaxial port sup- ports connections to other networking devices and allows up to 30 hubs to be daisy-chained on a single segment.

■Operational in minutes

■Eight RJ-45 10BASE-T connections

■BNC 10BASE2 coaxial port for attaching other units (up to 30 hubs can be daisy-chained on a single segment)

■Diagnostic LEDs to indicate packet receipt, packet collision, and port status

■Eight network utilization LEDs for at- a-glance monitoring of network load

■Alert LED (nonconfigurable) indi- cates excessive network use or a partitioned 10BASE-T port

■CoolCurve self-ventilating design eliminates the need for cooling fans, ensuring silent operation and increas- ing reliability by eliminating a poten- tial point of failure

■External power supply simplifies maintenance in the event of a power supply failure

■Compact design saves space

■“Stacking clips” allow convenient expandability and secure stacking of up to four OfficeConnect units

■Full compatibility with NetWare, Windows 95, and other leading net- work operating systems

■MDI/MDIX switch allows connection of a workstation or another Ethernet hub to the eighth twisted-pair port, supporting connection of up to four hubs in a series

■Certified for office or home use

■Free installation assistance

■Lifetime limited warranty

■Comprehensive 3Com Care service/support options

Small Business Network Bundles

3Com has created three special Small Business Network bundles, combining OfficeConnect hubs and EtherLink® III network interface cards (NICs):

OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPO with five EtherLink III ISA
TPO NICs	3C509B-BDL-TPO
OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPC with five EtherLink III ISA
TPO NICs	3C509B-BDL-TPC
OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPC with five EtherLink III PCI
TPO NICs	3C900-BDL-TPC

OfficeConnect Networking Kit

For Canada and U.S. only 3C50902B

The OfficeConnect Networking Kit is a complete network hardware bundle for small offices that are building a network for the first time or expanding

an existing network. The kit contains the hardware and documentation to network up to three personal comput- ers, and includes one OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPC, three EtherLink III NICs, complete 10BASE-T cabling, and one manual.

■Hub supports up to eight network devices for easy network expansion

■EtherLink III NICs, the world’s best selling NICs, have plug-and-play compatibility with Windows 95

■Compatible with leading operating systems including Windows 95, Windows NT, Novell NetWare, and Artisoft LANtastic

■Quick installation with easy-to-follow user guide and step-by-step network set-up guide

■Lifetime limited warranty

■Limited 30-day free technical phone support, plus unlimited 24-hour sup- port via fax back 3ComFacts(sm), 3ComBBS, and the 3Com Web site (http://www.3com.com)

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