D-Link DES-1024A – 24-Port 10/100 Mbps Unmanaged Switch with Energy-Efficient Ethernet, Flow Control & Plug-and-Play Installation
Overview:
• The D-Link DES-1024A is a 24-Port 10/100 Mbps Unmanaged Switch designed for SOHO networks, small offices, SMB networks, and simple Fast Ethernet network expansion.
• It provides 24 × 10/100BASE-TX ports, allowing users to connect computers, printers, routers, storage devices, IP cameras, and other Ethernet devices easily.
• The switch supports plug-and-play installation, requiring no configuration, making it suitable for quick and simple deployment.
• It supports IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, full/half-duplex operation, auto-negotiation, and Fast Ethernet data transfer up to 200 Mbps full-duplex.
• The DES-1024A uses IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet, helping reduce power usage, heat, and operating cost while maintaining reliable network performance.
Key Features:
• 24 Fast Ethernet ports
• 10/100 Mbps support
• Unmanaged switch
• Plug-and-play installation
• IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet
• EnergyStar Level V certified
• RoHS compliant
• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• Full / half-duplex support
• Auto-negotiation support
• 148,800pps forwarding rate for 100M
• 14,880pps forwarding rate for 10M
• Low power consumption
• Quiet and cool operation
• Suitable for SOHO and SMB networks
Technical Specifications:
General:
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DES-1024A
• Product Type: 24-Port 10/100 Mbps Unmanaged Switch
• Management: Unmanaged
• Installation: Plug and Play
• Device Interfaces: 24 × 10/100BASE-TX Ports
• Application: SOHO Networks, Small Offices, SMB Networks, Fast Ethernet Network Expansion
Standards and Protocols:
• Ethernet Standard: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
• Fast Ethernet Standard: IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
• Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• Energy Efficient Ethernet: IEEE 802.3az EEE
• Auto-Negotiation: ANSI / IEEE 802.3 NWay
Data Transfer Rates:
• Ethernet Half-Duplex: 10 Mbps
• Ethernet Full-Duplex: 20 Mbps
• Fast Ethernet Half-Duplex: 100 Mbps
• Fast Ethernet Full-Duplex: 200 Mbps
Performance:
• Port Packet Filtering / Forwarding Rate 100M: 148,800pps
• Port Packet Filtering / Forwarding Rate 10M: 14,880pps
Power Consumption:
• Power On Standby DC Input: 1.43W
• Power On Standby AC Input: 2.01W
• Maximum DC Input: 6.42W
• Maximum AC Input: 7.80W
• Heat Dissipation Standby AC Input: 6.86BTU/h
• Maximum Heat Dissipation AC Input: 26.61BTU/h
Physical Specifications:
• Dimensions: 231 × 158 × 46mm
• Weight: 523g
• MTBF: 517,151 Hours
Environmental Specifications:
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -10°C to 70°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% Non-Condensing
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% Non-Condensing
Certifications:
• Certifications: CE, FCC, ICES-003, C-Tick, cUL, LVD
Applications:
• SOHO network expansion
• Small office LAN switching
• SMB Fast Ethernet network setup
• Computer and printer connectivity
• Router and storage device connection
• Basic IP camera connection
• File sharing and media streaming
• Simple plug-and-play wired network deployment
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the D-Link DES-1024A for homes, small offices, and SMB networks that need a simple 24-port Fast Ethernet unmanaged switch with low power consumption.
• It is suitable for basic wired networks where 10/100 Mbps connectivity is enough for daily internet, printers, computers, and light network devices.
• The 24-port capacity, Flow Control, plug-and-play installation, and Energy-Efficient Ethernet make it practical for simple and economical network expansion.
• For proper installation, Connect Gates recommends checking the required port count, internet speed, device bandwidth requirements, cable quality, and whether the project needs Fast Ethernet or Gigabit performance before deployment.
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