Linksys SR2024C User Manual

16 or 24-Port 10/100/1000

Model No.

Gigabit Switch

WIRED

SR2016/SR2024C

User Guide

16-Port or 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch

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How to Use this Guide

This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Switch easier than ever. Look for
the following items when reading this Guide:

This checkmark means there is a note of interest and
is something you should pay special attention to while
using the Switch.

This exclamation point means there is a caution or
warning and is something that could damage your
property or the Switch.

This question mark provides you with a reminder about
something you might need to do while using the Switch.

In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:

word: definition.

Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like
this:

Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the “List of Figures” section in the “Table of Contents”.

SR2016-2024C-UG-60530NC RR

Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 2

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch 3

The Front Panel 3
The Back Panel 5
The Side Panel 5

Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch 6

Overview 6
Connection Instructions 7
Placement Options 8

Appendix A: Glossary 9
Appendix B: Specifications 14
Appendix C: Warranty Information 15
Appendix D: Regulatory Information 16
Appendix E: Contact Information 22

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List of Figures

Figure 2-1: SR2016 Front Panel 3
Figure 2-2: SR2024C Front Panel 4
Figure 2-3: Back Panel 5
Figure 2-4: Left Side Panel 5
Figure 3-1: Example of a Typical Network (SR2024C) 6
Figure 3-2: Connecting an Ethernet Cable 7
Figure 3-3: Wall-mount 8

16-Port or 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the 16-Port or 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch. The 16 Port and 24-Port 10/100/1000
Gigabit Switches provide non-blocking, wire speed 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 when you need to expand your network even further, the SR2024C has two Mini-GBIC ports that let
you add fiber-optic capability easily and cost effectively.

With the 16-Port or 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
for best speed and whether to run in half- or full-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.

Ethernet: a network protocol that specifies
how data is placed on and retrieved from a
common transmission medium.

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 16-Port or 24-Port 10/100/1000
Gigabit Switch kick your network into high gear.

This user guide will give you all the information you need to connect, set up, and configure your Switch.

Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome

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What’s in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch.

• Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the 16-Port and 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch applications and this User Guide.

• Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch
This chapter describes the physical features of the Switch.

• Chapter 4: Connecting the Switch
This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Switch to your network.

• Appendix A: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

• Appendix B: Specifications
This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Switch.

• Appendix C: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Switch.

• Appendix D: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information.

• Appendix E: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this Guide?

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch

The Front Panel

The 16- and 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switches differ in number of LEDs and ports. The LEDs and ports are
located on the front panel of the Switch.

SR2016

Figure 2-1: SR2016 Front Panel

LEDs

System Green. The System LED lights up when the Switch is powered on.

Link/Act Green. Each LED will light up when there is a connection made through its

corresponding port. It will flash when there is activity on its corresponding port.

Gigabit Yellow. LED will light up solid when there is a gigabit connection made through its

corresponding port.

Ports

1-16 (Ethernet) The Ethernet ports connect to network devices, such as PCs, print servers, or

additional switches.

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch
The Front Panel

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SR2024C

Figure 2-2: SR2024C Front Panel

LEDs

System Green. The System LED lights up when the Switch is powered on.

Link/Act Green. Each LED will light up when there is a connection made through its

corresponding port. It will flash when there is activity on its corresponding port.

Gigabit Yellow. LED will light up solid when there is a gigabit connection made through its

corresponding port.

Ports

1-24 (Ethernet) The Ethernet ports connect to network devices, such as PCs, print servers, or

additional switches.

MiniGBIC 1, MiniGBIC 2 The miniGBIC (gigabit interface converter) ports are connection points for miniGBIC

modules and are only included on the SR2024C. These ports are shared. If you use the
Mini GBIC 1 port, then you cannot use port 12. If you use the Mini GBIC 2 port, then you
cannot use port 24.

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch
The Front Panel

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