Asante FriendlyNET FS4024P 24 Port 10/100 Switch
Manufacturer: Asante
Product Type: CE
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Product Description
The Asant? FriendlyNET FS4000P series switches can increase performance on your network by bringing dedicated 10 or 100 Mbps bandwidth to small workgroups or straight to the desktop at a price comparable to many 10/100 hubs. The switches' 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet capability can eliminate bottlenecks in connections to servers or can link 10 Mbps workgroups to a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network backbone. For connections to servers and workstations, the switch supports full-duplex operation on each port, effectively doubling the total throughput on individual links for maximum performance.
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The Asante FriendlyNET FS4024P 24 Port 10/100 Switch is the last entry in Asante's FS4000P series. This series of switches is designed for small offices, home offices, or enterprise workgroups. The FS4024P's plug-and-play configuration provides for simple installation and use while delivering fast and affordable switching in a small footprint.
Featuring 24 dual-speed RJ-45 ports, the Asante FS4024P gives users a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet capability that can eliminate bottlenecks in server connections or can link 10 Mbps workgroups to a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet backbone. For workstations, the FS4024P supports full-duplex operation on each port, effectively doubling the total throughput on individual links. Auto negotiation of 10/100 speed on every port makes for a smooth integration of 10 MB and 100 MB networks. The FS4024P also comes with one 10/100 uplink port.
The plug-and-play design of the FS4024P makes setup and connection to Ethernet PCs, Macintoshes, workstations (including Unix), and servers easy. The FS4024P supports all popular network operating systems. While there is no management tool, easy-to-read LEDs on the front panel let you effectively monitor network performance and manage workload. The LEDs include displays for power, collision, link status, and 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps operation.
The Asante FriendlyNET FS4024P 24 Port 10/100 Switch's high performance and reliability along with its low cost per port and small footprint make it a sensible fit for any network environment. The FS4024P comes with free technical support and a limited five-year warranty.
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