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DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 6/3/03
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The PowerConnect 2016 and 2024 switches provide 16 and 24 10/100-Mbps
ports respectively. With complete switching features like auto-sensing of
line speed and auto-negotiation of duplex mode, the switches offer smooth
network migrations and easy upgrades to network capacity.
These switches have the following features:
• Complies with IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T and IEEE 802.3 Type
100Base-TX
• 16 (PowerConnect 2016) or 24 (PowerConnect 2024) 10/100-Mbps
switching ports
• Automatic negotiation for speed and duplex mode on all ports
• Backpressure flow control in half-duplex operation
• IEEE 802.3x PAUSE frame flow control in full-duplex operation
• Auto MDI/MDI-X
• 4-KB MAC address entries supported with hardware based aging
• Comprehensive LED indicator panel to monitor overall switching
condition
• 19-inch rack-mountable
• Standard 1U chassis
• Internal power supply
Package Contents
Before you install a switch, please verify that your package contains the
following items:
•Switch
• Self-adhesive rubber pads for desktop installation
• Rack mount kit for rack installation
• PowerConnect 2016 and 2024 User’s Guide
•AC power cord