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HP 3C16486 BaseLine Switch 2848-SFP
- 48 x 10/100 Ethernet ports
- 4 x SFP Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports
- Layer 2 managed switch
- Supports VLANs for network segmentation
- Quality of Service (QoS) features
- Link Aggregation for increased bandwidth
- Designed for SMB environments
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Product Overview
The HP 3C16486 BaseLine Switch 2848-SFP is a 48-port Fast Ethernet switch with 4 SFP uplink ports. It provides reliable network connectivity for small to medium-sized businesses.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Ethernet Switch |
| Brand | HP |
| Model | 3C16486 (BaseLine 2848-SFP) |
| Number of Ports | 48 x 10/100 Mbps + 4 x SFP |
Additional Specifications
| Uplink Ports | 4 x SFP |
| Layer | Layer 2 |
| Management | Managed |
Product Description
The HP 3C16486 BaseLine Switch 2848-SFP is a robust Layer 2 managed switch designed to provide high-performance network connectivity for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It features 48 Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) ports, offering ample connectivity for end devices such as computers, printers, and IP phones. The inclusion of four SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports provides flexible and high-speed connections to the network backbone or other switches, ensuring efficient data transfer and scalability. As a managed switch, the 3C16486 offers a suite of features essential for network administration and optimization. These include support for Virtual LANs (VLANs) to segment the network logically, improving security and performance. Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities allow administrators to prioritize critical traffic, ensuring that latency-sensitive applications like VoIP and video conferencing receive adequate bandwidth. Link Aggregation (LAG) is also supported, enabling the combination of multiple links to increase throughput and provide redundancy between network devices. This switch is designed for ease of deployment and management, often featuring a web-based graphical user interface (GUI) or command-line interface (CLI) for configuration. Its reliable performance and comprehensive feature set make it a suitable choice for the access layer in SMB networks, providing a stable foundation for business operations. The 48-port configuration is ideal for environments with a significant number of connected devices.
