The 3Com® Switch 4210 is a Layer 2 entry-level 10/100 LAN switch with enterprise-class QoS, security and management features, delivering high value for network administrators looking for an economical edge device that provides simple port expansion.

Setting them apart from lower-end "smart managed" devices, the Switch 4210 supports an industry-standard Command Line Interface (CLI), Web-based administration, and SNMP management.

Cluster together up to 32 devices for easy administration, with single IP management across 3Com switching lines- with mixed clusters of Switch 4210, 4200G, 4500G, 5500 and 5500G devices.

This switch has Gigabit uplinks; its combination ports can run in one of two modes: 10/100/1000 Mbps connections over copper Ethernet cabling, or 100 or 1000 Mbps over fiber cabling using SFP mini-GBIC technology.

The Switch 4210 comes with 3Com's limited lifetime warranty covering the unit, power supply and fan; Advanced Hardware Replacement with next business day shipment is available in most regions.

The Switch 4210 is also available in five other models:

• Switch 4210 18-port
• Switch 4210 26-port
• Switch 4210 9-port PWR
• Switch 4210 18-port PWR
• Switch 4210 26-port PWR
• Enterprise-class, entry-level and fully-managed Layer 2, 10/100 switching at an affordable price
• Wirespeed, non-blocking performance
• Fixed configuration, plug-and-play design means the switch work right out of the box
• IEEE 802.1X network access control offers standards-based security combined with RADIUS authentication
• Clustered stacking of up to 32 devices (Switch 4210, 4200G, 4500G, 5500 and 5500G)
• SFP ports support both Gigabit and Fast Ethernet fiber connections, making network migration easier
• RADIUS Authenticated Device Access (RADA) provides authentication of attached devices via MAC address for an additional level of endpoint security
• Common operating system shared across all 3Com enterprise switches, which simplifies set-up and ongoing management
• Energy-efficient, quiet, fan-less design is ideal for the desktop or wiring closet