Features, Benefits & Specifications High-Performance Gigabit Switching for Small Businesses The 3Com® Baseline Switch 2824 is a highly affordable, high-performance unmanaged Gigabit switch, ideal for dynamic, creative small-business environments. 1000 Mbps Gigabit speeds and a switching capacity of 48 Gbps meet the performance needs for even the most bandwidth-hungry applications. Advanced switching features such as Class-of-Service (CoS) IEEE 802.1p traffic prioritization make sure that real-time applications such as video and audio take priority so they run effectively, and enable the switches to operate in larger network environments. * Highly affordable Gigabit switch offers exceptional value, delivering outstanding performance at a low price * 24 ports of 10/100/1000 connectivity * Switch is preconfigured at the factory, so it's easy to install right out of the box * Nonblocking performance improves access to network resources * Auto-negotiation accommodates mixed-bandwidth LANs * IEEE 802.1p prioritization provides compatibility with networks running real-time applications * Automatic MDI/MDIX on all ports simplifies installation * One rack unit (1RU) form factor optimizes rack space * Fanless design ensures quiet operation in small office spaces * Includes 90 days free telephone support and next business day advanced hardware replacement Product Specifications # Total ports: 24 autosensing 10/100/1000 Ethernet # Standards conformance: ISO 8802-3, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), IEEE 802.1d (bridging), IEEE 802.3x (flow control), IEEE 802.3ab (Gigabit Ethernet) # Media interfaces: 10/100/1000BASE-TX/RJ-45 # Switching features: Store-and-forward; full-/half-duplex auto-negotiation; Class-of-Service (CoS) 802.1p traffic prioritization (priority queuing) # MAC addresses: 32,000 # LED indicators: Power, network traffic/duplex mode, link status/speed # Electrical power: Power inlet: IEC 320 AC line frequency: 50/60 Hz Input voltage: 100-240 VAC Current rating: 1A, max Maximum power consumption: 21W Maximum power dissipation: 72 BTU/hr # Physical dimensions: Height: 4.4 cm (1.7 in) Depth: 17.3 cm (6.8 in) Width: 44 cm (17.3 in) Weight: 2.0 kg (4.3 lb) # Operating environment: 0o to 40oC (32o to 104oF) Humidity: 10 to 95% (non-condensing) # Safety: UL 60950-1, CSA 22.2 60950, EN 60950, IEC 60950 # Emissions: EN 55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, ICES-003 Class A, VCCI Class A # Environmental: EN 60068 (IEC 68) # Immunity: EN 55024 Package Contents # Switch unit # Power cord # 4 self-adhesive rubber pads # Rack-mount kit # User guide # Warranty flyer