The 3Com Baseline 10/100 Switch 16-Port is an unmanaged, nonblocking switch designed for small to midsize offices. This rack mountable, business-class switch can be installed in a wiring closet or as a free-standing unit. The switch comes preconfigured for fast, easy installation using economical copper wiring. Auto-negotiation adjusts the port speed to match the communicating device. Any of the switch's 16 ports can deliver 10BaseT Ethernet for users with average bandwidth requirements, or 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet for power users or those with newer network connections. In addition, automatic detection of the Ethernet cable type (MDI/MDIX) simplifies cable connections. And built-in IEEE 802.1p prioritization with two priority queues facilitates traffic management in larger enterprise networks. Like all 3Com Baseline products, this switch provides powerful, feature-rich practicality in a sturdy package designed for reliability, long life, and low total cost of ownership.