Cisco SR224R User Manual
USER GUIDE
BUSINESS SERIES
24-Port
10/100 Switch
Model: SR224R
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24-Port 10/100 Switch
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
The 24-Port 10/100 Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 2: Product Overview 3
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Placement Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 3: Connect the Switch 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connection Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Appendix A: Specifications 7
Appendix B: Warranty and Regulatory Information
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Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Industry Canada (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
IC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Règlement d’Industry Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
EC Declaration of Conformity (Europe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Appendix C: Contact Information 21
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About This User Guide
About This User Guide
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24-Port 10/100 Switch
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1:
Introduction
The 24-Port 10/100 Switch
With its advanced switching technology, the 24-Port 10/100 Switch will
boost your network performance with much more than just full duplex
data transfer and dedicated bandwidth. It features non-blocking, wirespeed switching that forwards packets as fast as your network can deliver
them. Address learning and aging are included to prevent data transfer
errors and data flow control to help prevent packet collisions.
The SR224R is designed to fit in a standard equipment rack using the
included rack mount brackets. However, its minimal depth and fanless
design makes it suitable to be located anywhere.
No matter how intensive your network demands, the 24-Port 10/100
Switch has speed, flexibility, and reliability that you can count on.
Features
Ideal for integrating your 10BaseT and 100BaseTX network
hardware
24 10/100 Ports provide dedicated bandwidth in half or full-duplex
modes
Switched 10/100 ports run at up to 200Mbps in full-duplex mode
Each port supports Auto MDI/MDI-X cable detection
Compatible with all major network operating systems
Advanced Store-and-Forward packet switching optimizes data
transfers
Auto partitioning protects PCs from downed network lines
Signal regeneration ensures data transfer integrity
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Chapter 2: Product Overview
24-Port 10/100 Switch
Chapter 2:
Product Overview
Front Panel
The LEDs are located on the front panel of the Switch.
Front Panel of the 24-Port Switch
System (Green) This LED lights up and remains lit when the Switch is
powered on.
1-24
(Green) Each LED lights up when a connection is made through its
corresponding port. It flashes when the corresponding port is active.
1-24 These ports connect the Switch to network devices,
such as computers.
Back Panel
The Ethernet network ports are located on the back panel of the
Switch.
Back Panel of the 24-Port Switch
Power The power port is where you will connect the included
power cord.
Chapter 2: Product Overview
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Side Panel
The security slot is located on the side panel of the Switch.
Side Panel with Security Slot
Security slot The security slot is where you can attach a lock
to protect the Switch from theft.
Placement Options
There are two ways to physically install the Switch:
Set the Switch on its four rubber feet.
Mount the Switch in a standard rack (1U high).
Rack-mount
To rack-mount the Switch, follow these instructions:
The Switch has four mounting holes on each side. Screw an included
mounting bracket into each side.
Rack-mounting the Switch
Lift the Switch into the rack, and secure the brackets with additional
screws (not included).
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Chapter 3: Connect the Switch
Chapter 3:
Connect the Switch
Overview
This chapter will explain how to connect network devices to the Switch.
The application diagram shown here is an example of a typical network
configuration.
Internet
Cable/DSL
Modem Router
Wireless
Access Point
Desktop Notebook Server
Application Diagram
When you connect your network devices, make sure you don’t exceed
the maximum cabling distances, which are listed in the following table:
Maximum Cabling Distances
From To Maximum Distance
Switch Switch 100 meters (328 feet)
Switch Computer 100 meters (328 feet)
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