Name: LinkBuilder FDDI Base Unit
Brand: 3Com
Price: 292.95 USD
Availability: InStock

3Com 3C780 LinkBuilder FDDI Base Unit

The 3Com LinkBuilder FDDI Base Unit (model 3C780) is a high-performance fiber distributed data interface (FDDI) solution designed for enterprise and campus networks that demand reliable, high-speed data transport. This base unit provides a robust fou... Read More

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Manufacturer: 3Com
Model or Part: 3C780
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Weight: 17.00lb

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Description

Overview
The 3Com LinkBuilder FDDI Base Unit (model 3C780) is a high-performance fiber distributed data interface (FDDI) solution designed for enterprise and campus networks that demand reliable, high-speed data transport. This base unit provides a robust foundation for building scalable FDDI rings, supporting up to 100 megabits per second over multimode fiber. It is engineered for easy integration into existing network infrastructures, delivering low latency and high fault tolerance for mission critical applications.

Key Features

Supports 100 megabits per second full-duplex FDDI transmission
Modular design allows for simple expansion with additional link modules
Built-in diagnostics and LED indicators for quick status monitoring
Compatible with a wide range of 3Com and third-party FDDI interface cards
Robust metal chassis provides protection against electromagnetic interference
Plug-and-play installation with standard fiber optic connectors

Technical Specifications

Standard: IEEE 802.5 (FDDI)
Data rate: 100 megabits per second
Maximum ring length: 2000 meters (multimode fiber)
Connector type: ST or LC (depending on configuration)
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
Power supply: 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions: 17.5 x 5.0 x 12.0 inches (H x W x D)
Weight: approximately 12 pounds

Applications
The 3C780 LinkBuilder FDDI Base Unit is ideal for:

Campus backbones that require high reliability and deterministic performance
Data centers needing low-latency interconnects between server clusters
Research labs and scientific environments where large data sets are transferred over fiber
Financial institutions that depend on fast and secure transaction processing
Industrial control networks that benefit from FDDI's fault-tolerant ring topology

By delivering consistent throughput and resilient network architecture, the 3Com LinkBuilder FDDI Base Unit helps organizations maintain uninterrupted connectivity and optimize their data flow across critical infrastructure.