Cisco SR2024 24-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch

by Cisco

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.7 x 17 x 1.8 inches ; 6.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000D941C
• Item model number: SR2024
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 11, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer Cisco’s SR2024 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch is an ideal solution for converting your current infrastructure into a next-generation, high-speed network featuring full gigabit speeds. It can also serve as a powerful building block for creating a brand-new network from the ground up, as the switch’s 24 individual gigabit ports allow you to attach computers, servers and access points and provide the ample connectivity they need for bandwidth-heavy applications, multimedia, and file transfers.

The switch uses LEDs to give you an instant update regarding the status of your connections.

Two mini-GBIC ports allow you to connect this switch to others using fiber-optic links.

High Performance
The Cisco SR2024 provides up to Gigabit Ethernet speeds and delivers high speed connectivity to support bandwidth-intensive applications. You can connect to other devices with Gigabit interfaces including servers, workstations, and storage devices. In addition, the switch can support existing 10/100 Mbps clients - the hardware determines the appropriate speed for each device and user. With this switch you get immediate communications and file transfers, eliminating slow or sluggish network experiences and alleviating network bottlenecks.

No Management Needed
A true drop-and-go device, the switch works completely out of the box with no complicated configuration steps or settings required prior to installation. Whether you’re using the SR2024 as a satellite connector of your network or replacing the core of your infrastructure with true gigabit networking, the device automatically detects the cables you’re plugging into it—no need to root through the bin for specific crossover cables to interconnect your network devices.

Cisco's SR2024 24-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch gives you the ability to transform your exiting network into one that's equipped with top-of-the-line gigabit speeds.

Extended Capabilities
The switch future-proofs your possibilities for network expansion through its inclusion of two mini Gigabit Interface Converter ports (mini-GBIC), which allow you to add fiber-optic connectivity for connecting to other network switches easily and cost-effectively.

Reliable Performance
Other features on the switch include independent port negotiation, which selects and optimizes a half-duplex or full-duplex connection to achieve the best speeds for each attached device. Address learning and aging, as well as built-in 802.3x flow control with head-of-line blocking prevention, floats your high-priority traffic above common network use to ensure uninterrupted service quality. An included MAC address learning engine reduces network clutter by directing traffic precisely where you want it to go instead of unnecessarily broadcasting data to all connected devices.

The SR2024 is designed with industry-standard specifications in mind. As such, it works with nearly all networkable devices to deliver high-performance functionality for your high-bandwidth needs. The switch’s rack-mount form integrates smoothly into your existing server architecture. Flick the switch, connect your network devices, and you’ll be up-and-running with a brand-new, high-speed network within minutes. It’s that easy.

Why Gigabit Connectivity?
As you more add more applications and devices to your network, you need an easy to use, reliable switch that can alleviate bottlenecks and help prevent network downtime. Your employees need the ability to communicate with each other and with customers and to share printers and access business files. Dealing with a sluggish or unavailable network decreases productivity and slows down business. Let the Cisco SR2024 kick your network in to high gear.

Features include:

• Connect up to 24 devices at 10/100/1000 Mbps with half- or full-duplex switched ports and two mini-GBIC expansion ports
• Standard width and mounting kit (included) for easy installation into a rack
• Auto-negotiation of half-duplex and full-duplex mode eliminates the need for administrative setup
• Two mini-GBIC ports for easy expansion to other mini-GBIC-equipped switches
• Limited lifetime hardware warranty with return to factory replacement and 1-year limited warranty for fans and power supplies.

What’s in the Box

• Cisco SR2024 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch
• AC power cord
• User guide with online registration card
• Set of rack-mounting brackets

Product Description

The Cisco® SR2024 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch provides nonblocking, wire-speed switching for your 10-, 100-, and 1000-Mb network clients. Use this switch to replace 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 when you need to expand your network even further, the two mini Gigabit Interface Converter (mini-GBIC) ports let you add fiber-optic capability easily and cost-effectively.

With the Cisco SR2024, you can connect your existing 10/100 Ethernet network to a Gigabit server backbone without any additional equipment. All ports have automatic medium dependent interface (MDI) and MDI crossover (MDI-X) cable detection, so you don't have to worry about the cable type. Each port independently and automatically negotiates for best speed and determines whether to run in half- or full-duplex mode. Address Learning and Aging are 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 to the network.

World-famous Cisco reliability gives you peace of mind, and the rack-mount form factor integrates smoothly into your network infrastructure. Let the Cisco SR2024 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch kick your network into high gear.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

The manufacturer commented on the review belowSee comments

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great switch but big and noisy!, February 22, 2005

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Gene Pope "gene" (Trout Creek, MT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cisco SR2024 24-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch (Personal Computers)

Check out those dimensions! BIG!. It has a fan too and they haven't taken any lessons from Steve Jobs about making the fan quiet so it better be in an enclosed, insulated space if you are putting this in your home or small office.
Other than that it is great and a real performer (switches at wire speed)
p.s.
I wish I could change my vote to 2 stars.
Although they answered the support line quickly, I was told that the noise of this product is as designed and it really isn't intended for a small office, but rather should live in an already noisy data center where it can just add to the din. I am going to return mine and find another brand that actually wants it's equipment to be used in a small office. Sigh...

 

The manufacturer commented on this review(What's this?)

Posted on May 20, 2011 4:24:17 PM PDT

"Cisco Small Business Team" says:

(MANUFACTURER)

Hi Gene-

Thank you for the feedback. We've addressed the issue by creating fanless designs in the newer model of this switch-the SG100-24. More information can be found here: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/solutions/small_business/products/routers_switches/100_series_switches/index.html

Diana
Cisco Small Business Team

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The manufacturer commented on the review belowSee comments

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars NOISY - VERY Noisy, April 1, 2005

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Plain Mike - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cisco SR2024 24-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch (Personal Computers)

I placed this switch in an isolated central wiring closet that has other network equipment, some with fans and disk drives. There has never been any sound audible outside the wiring closet.

This switch sounds like a vacuum cleaner, and is clearly audible and objectionable in every room that abuts the closet.

The switch seems to function OK but the noise is so loud that I regret the purchase.

Unless you can mount this switch were noise is already very loud, or where noise will not bother anyone, I'd recommend you look elsewhere.

 

The manufacturer commented on this review(What's this?)

Posted on May 3, 2011 10:45:05 AM PDT

"Cisco Small Business Team" says:

(MANUFACTURER)

Mike!

Thank you for your comments! In response to feedback we received from customers like you about the noise, we've addressed the issue by creating fanless designs in the newer model of this switch-the SG100-24. More information can be found here: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/solutions/small_business/products/routers_switches/100_series_switches/index.html

Cisco Small Business Team

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Buy It, September 2, 2009

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T. Wells (Novato, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cisco SR2024 24-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch (Personal Computers)

I bought this switch about 18 months ago. It went out 6 months ago. They have a lifetime warranty, and they replaced it. However, the one they replaced it with had something rattling around inside it when I got it. I sent it back and got another. Then, it failed. They would not cross ship a new one to me. In other words, they wanted me to disconnect the existing switch, send it back to them, and have them ship the new one to me 5-7 days later. So what do I do for work for the week and a half while I wait for the new one? They said they would expedite and cross ship if I paid a charge of $74.99! I asked them how I was supposed to work for a week and a half while I waited. The tech said, "Well, you could buy another switch in the meantime." What?!? I replied, "Yes, maybe I'll buy a switch that doesn't break down every 6 months!" Don't buy it!