Chapter 1: Introduction
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The 24-Port 10/100 + 1-Port Gigabit Switch + 1 miniGBIC
This new Linksys rackmount switch delivers non-blocking, wire speed switch- ing for your 10, and 100 megabit network clients, plus multiple options for con- necting to your network backbone. Twenty-four 10/100 ports wire up your workstations, while the integrated 10/100/1000BaseTX port connects to the backbone at Gigabit speeds. And the mini GBIC port allows future expansion to alternate transmission media like optical fiber.
It features non-blocking, wire-speed switching that forwards packets as fast as your network can deliver them. Also included are Address Learning and Aging to prevent data transfer errors and Data Flow Control to help prevent packet collisions. The switch provides broadcast storm suppression, has hardware MAC and IP address learning, and supports packet filtering and port security.
All ports have automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection, so you don't have to worry about the cable type. Each port independently and automatically negoti- ates for best speed and whether to run in half- or full-duplex mode. Head-of- line blocking prevention keeps your high-speed clients from bogging down in lower-speed traffic and fast store-and-forward switching prevents damaged packets from being passed on into the network.
No matter how intensive your network demands, the Linksys 24-Port 10/100 + 1-Port Gigabit Switch + 1miniGBIC has speed, flexibility, and reliability that you can count on.
Features
•Ideal for Integrating Your 10BaseT and 100BaseTX Network Hardware
•24 10/100 Ports Provide Dedicated Bandwidth in Half or Full-Duplex Modes
•1 Gigabit Ethernet Port and 1 Mini-GBIC Slot for Gigabit Fiber expansion
•Each port supports Auto MDI/MDI-X cable detection
•Compatible with All Major Network Operating Systems
•Advanced Store-and-Forward Packet Switching Optimizes Data Transfers
•Auto Partitioning Protects PCs from Downed Network Lines
•Signal Regeneration Ensures Data Transfer Integrity
•Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US Calls
•Limited Lifetime Warranty
