DELL 2024 User Manual

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The PowerConnect 2016 and 2024 switches provide 16 and 24 10/100-Mbps 
ports respectively. With complete switching features like auto-sensing of 
line speed and auto-negotiation of duplex mode, the switches offer smooth 
network migrations and easy upgrades to network capacity.

These switches have the following features:

• Complies with IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T and IEEE 802.3 Type 

100Base-TX

• 16 (PowerConnect 2016) or 24 (PowerConnect 2024) 10/100-Mbps 

switching ports

• Automatic negotiation for speed and duplex mode on all ports
• Backpressure flow control in half-duplex operation
• IEEE 802.3x PAUSE frame flow control in full-duplex operation
• Auto MDI/MDI-X
• 4-KB MAC address entries supported with hardware based aging
• Comprehensive LED indicator panel to monitor overall switching 

condition

• 19-inch rack-mountable 
• Standard 1U chassis
• Internal power supply

Package Contents

Before you install a switch, please verify that your package contains the 
following items:

• Switch
• Self-adhesive rubber pads for desktop installation
• Rack mount kit for rack installation
• PowerConnect 2016 and 2024 User’s Guide
• AC  power  cord