D-Link DGS-1024A – 24-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch with 10/100/1000 Mbps Ports, Fanless Design, Jumbo Frames & D-Link Green Technology
Overview:
• The D-Link DGS-1024A is a 24-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch designed for SOHO networks, small offices, SMB networks, and simple Gigabit network expansion.
• It provides 24 × Gigabit Ethernet ports, bringing 10/100/1000 Mbps connectivity to every port for computers, printers, routers, storage devices, IP cameras, and office network equipment.
• 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, Auto MDI/MDI-X, full/half-duplex operation for Ethernet/Fast Ethernet, and Jumbo Frames up to 9,600 bytes.
• The compact plastic case, fanless silent design, wall-mountable body, and D-Link Green Ethernet Technology make it suitable for quiet and energy-efficient SOHO/SMB installations.
Key Features:
• 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• 10/100/1000 Mbps support
• Unmanaged switch
• Plug-and-play installation
• Compact desktop design
• Wall-mountable design
• Fanless silent operation
• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• Auto MDI/MDI-X crossover for all ports
• Jumbo Frames up to 9,600 bytes
• D-Link Green Ethernet Technology
• Link status detection power saving
• Cable length detection power saving
• IEEE 802.3az EEE support
• EEE+ compatibility with legacy devices
• RoHS compliant
• Suitable for SOHO and SMB networks
Technical Specifications:
General:
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DGS-1024A
• Product Type: 24-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch
• Management: Unmanaged
• Installation: Plug and Play
• Device Interfaces: 24 × Gigabit Ethernet Ports
• Application: SOHO Networks, Small Offices, SMB Networks, Gigabit Network Expansion
Physical Features:
• Ports: 24 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
• Case Design: Compact Plastic Case
• Mounting: Desktop / Wall-Mountable
• Cooling: Fanless Design
• Operation: Silent Operation
Performance Features:
• Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• Auto MDI/MDI-X: Supported on All Ports
• Duplex Mode: Full / Half-Duplex for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Speeds
• Jumbo Frames: Up to 9,600 Bytes
• Port Speed Support: Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet
Energy Efficiency:
• Green Technology: D-Link Green Ethernet Technology
• Link Status Detection: Reduces Power Usage When No Link Is Detected
• Cable Length Detection: Adjusts Power Usage Based on Cable Length
• Energy Efficient Ethernet: IEEE 802.3az EEE Hardware Implementation
• EEE+: Provides EEE Power Saving with Legacy Device Compatibility
• Environmental Compliance: RoHS Compliant
Applications:
• SOHO network expansion
• Small office LAN switching
• SMB Gigabit network upgrade
• Desktop network expansion
• Computer and printer connectivity
• Router and storage device connection
• IP camera network connection
• File sharing and media streaming
• Simple plug-and-play Gigabit deployment
• Quiet office network installations
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the D-Link DGS-1024A for homes, small offices, and SMB networks that need a simple 24-port Gigabit unmanaged switch with silent operation.
• It is suitable for upgrading from Fast Ethernet to Gigabit connectivity, especially for offices that need better speed for file sharing, cameras, storage devices, and general LAN performance.
• The 24 Gigabit ports, fanless design, Jumbo Frame support, and D-Link Green Ethernet Technology make it practical for reliable and energy-efficient daily network use.
• For proper installation, Connect Gates recommends checking the required port count, internet/network speed, device bandwidth requirements, cable quality, and whether unmanaged switching is suitable for the project.