The new generation of 3Com® switches reduce power use and carbon emissions while delivering savings that directly offset electricity operating costs.
Because 3Com Enterprise switching products consume up to 78% less power than previous generations,a move to this newer technology could provide signification savings for an organization with a typical network—100 Ethernet switches, or approximately 2,000 networked nodes.
For example, by replacing older generation 3Com switches such as the Switch 4900 with the 3Com Switch 4500G, an organization could realize savings that correspond to:
- 79,890 kWh—the equivalent of lighting 62 homes for a year1
- 78% or $7,770 per year on electricity costs2
- Reduction of 56 tons of CO2 entering the atmosphere3
- Removal of 10 cars for a year from roadways4
- Planting 15 acres of trees5
Power Savings Now Delivered by the 3Com Switch Portfolio
Miercom Certified Green
The energy saving attributes of 3Com’s Switch 4800G and Switch S7906E were evaluated by Miercom in accordance with the Certified Green Testing Methodology. These products were both awarded the Miercom Certified Green Award. 
Some key findings from the reports:
- Up to 40% more efficient, depending on model than comparable products based on Industry Average
- Average Annual Cost Savings up to 24% based than comparable products based on Industry Average
- 3Com’s Intelligent Management System (IMC) reduces travel costs by providing centralized, remote network adminstration
1 Based on EPA data indicating 1,250 kwh per year for lighting an average home
2 Based on 9.73 cents/kwh (Nov 2008 US Average, Energy Information Administration)
3 Based on the conversion of 1.43 lbs CO2 per kwh (Energy Information Administration)
4 Based on the conversion of 11,560lbs CO2 emitted per year by one car (EPA data)
5 Based on the conversion of 7,333lbs CO2 sequestered by one acre of trees (EPA data)
6 Max. power represents power consumption running traffic on all links at a load of 90-95% of capacity
