46C9276 IBM Cisco CATALYST 3012 Switch 18 Ports MANAGED Network Switch

IBM CATALYST 3012 46C9276

IBM's CATALYST 3012, part number 46C9276, is an 18-port managed switch that brings business-class switching to small and medium-sized businesses that need dependable switching for staff workstations, printers, phones and servers.

Its 18-port design consolidates many connections onto one device. Cabled connections avoid the interference and congestion that can affect wireless networks. Standards compliance means it integrates with existing routers, servers and client devices, whatever the vendor. A mid-sized port count suits departments, small offices and network edges that are still growing.

Network administrators get granular control over traffic, security and monitoring through its management interfaces. Port counters and SNMP integration feed your monitoring tools with useful health data. Aggregated links provide extra uplink capacity and keep traffic flowing if one cable fails. Good labeling and port documentation pay off when devices are moved or replaced. Intelligent frame forwarding avoids flooding every port and keeps bandwidth available for real work. Plan which ports will serve end devices and which will act as uplinks to keep cabling tidy and future changes simple.

Business-grade hardware offers a step up from consumer switches in reliability and features. Adequate airflow around the unit helps it run reliably for years. It lets you grow the network in steps rather than replacing everything at once. This IBM model suits server rooms, comms cabinets and departmental networks in growing organizations. It is a practical building block for an office network that needs to be dependable without constant attention. The IBM CATALYST 3012 (46C9276) is a smart investment for anyone who needs an 18-port managed switch.

Highlights

• 18 ports
• Managed

• No. Of Ports: 8-Ports
• Product Type: Managed

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