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24-Port 10/100/100 Gigabit Switch
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1:  
Introduction
The 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch
The  24-Port  10/100/1000  Gigabit  Switch  provides  non-blocking, 
wirespeed  switching  for  your  10,  100,  and  1000  megabit  network 
clients.  Drop  this  Switch  in  place  of  your  current  workgroup  hub  or 
switch, and you can upgrade your high-requirement workstations to full 
Gigabit speeds as necessary, while continuing to service other clients at 
their current speeds. Or build your network from the ground up, with 
appropriate link speeds for each user’s requirements.
Either way, it’s perfect for graphics, multimedia, and other applications 
that have to move large files across the network quickly. And with the 
24-Port  10/100/1000  Gigabit  Switch,  when  you  need  to  expand  your 
network  even  further,  its  two  MiniGBIC  ports  let  you  add  fiber-optic 
capability easily and cost effectively.
With  the  24-Port  10/100/1000  Gigabit  Switch,  you  can  connect  your 
existing 10/100 Ethernet network to a Gigabit server backbone without 
any additional equipment. 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 negotiates speed and duplex mode. 
Address learning and aging is supported, as well as 802.3x flow control 
with head-of-line blocking prevention to keep your high-speed clients 
from  bogging  down  in  lower-speed  traffic.  Fast  store-and-forward 
switching  prevents  damaged  packets  from  being  passed  on  into  the 
network.  World  famous  Linksys  reliability  and  the  limited  lifetime 
warranty  give  you  peace  of  mind  and  the  rackmount  form  factor 
integrates smoothly into your network infrastructure. Let the Linksys 24-
Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch kick your network into high gear.