Quick Installation Guide
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Introduction
The CheetahSwitch Workgroup-3024C is a high-density
switch thats perfect for moving large workgroups from
conventional 10Mbps Ethernet to multiple-segment
100Mbps Fast Ethernet. This switch delivers dedicated
100Mbps links to each attached LAN segment
(independent collision domain) or any PC attached directly
to the switch all with conventional cabling and adapters. It
completely eliminates the bottlenecks of shared 10Mbps Ethernet networks by
providing a wide bandwidth of up to 4.8 Gbps. This makes it ideal for increasing
the throughput of interconnected Ethernet / Fast Ethernet hubs or server farms.
Installing the Switch
Before installing the switch, please verify that you have all the items listed under
Package Contents. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your
local Accton distributor. Also be sure you have all the necessary tools and
cabling before installing the switch.
Package Contents
The CheetahSwitch Workgroup-3024C includes:
CheetahSwitch Workgroup-3024C (Model No. ES3024C)
High-Density Fast Ethernet Switch with 24 10/100BASE-TX Ports
Four rubber foot pads This Guide
AC power cord Owner registration card
Rack mount bracket kit
Description of Hardware
The CheetahSwitch Workgroup-3024C base unit contains 24 10/100BASE-TX
ports. All 100BASE-TX ports operate at 10 or 100 Mbps, support auto-negotiation,
and half or full duplex, so the transmission speed and mode will be automatically
set if this feature is also supported by the attached device.
The following figure shows the components of this switch: