24-Port Gigabit Switch

Description: The Belkin 24-port Gigabit Switch is a 24-port, business switch.Compared to other business switches on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $170.

Pros: None noted, given available product data.

Cons: Has a 4K entries MAC address table size.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is less favorable than the average switch on the market today.

Suitability: Suited for business networks.Consider this switch when $7 per port fits within your budget.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this switch has great features for the money.

Suggestions: For help in deciding if this unit belongs in your office, see CNET's guide to buying networking equipment for your business.

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• Manufacturer: Belkin
• Part Number: F5D5141-24

• General

• Device Type Switch
• Enclosure Type External
• Width 13 in
• Depth 9 in
• Height 1.7 in

• Networking

• Ports Qty 24 x Ethernet 10Base-T, x Ethernet 1000Base-T, x Ethernet 100Base-TX
• Data Transfer Rate 1 Gbps
• Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
• Networking type Switch
• Connectivity Technology Wired
• Switching Protocol Ethernet
• MAC Address Table Size 4K entries
• Status Indicators Power, Link OK, Link activity, Collision status, Port duplex mode, Port transmission speed
• Features Auto-sensing per device
• Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ab

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
• Interfaces 24 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
• Compatible Slots None
• Compatible Bays None
• Connections None

• Miscellaneous

• Mounting Kit Included
• Rack Mounting Kit Included
• Compliant Standards CE, UL, CUL, TUV, C-Tick, EN 60950, UL 60950, VCCI Class A ITE, FCC Class A certified

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support Limited lifetime warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Lifetime

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
• Max Operating Temperature 113 ?F
• Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%

Belkin

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.belkin.com/
• Address: 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA. 90220
• Phone: 1-800-223-5546