Enterasys A4H124-24FX P0973JN

Product Introduction:
The Enterasys A4H124-24FX P0973JN is a high-performance Layer 2 managed network switch manufactured by Enterasys Networks, a leading provider of network infrastructure solutions. This versatile switch is designed to deliver reliable, efficient, and secure network connectivity for enterprise and industrial environments. The A4H124-24FX P0973JN features 24 Fast Ethernet ports for high-speed copper connectivity and 4 fiber optic ports for long-distance uplink connections, providing flexible network topology options.

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Enterasys A4H124-24FX P0973JN

Technical Specifications:

  • Brand: Enterasys Networks
  • Model: A4H124-24FX P0973JN
  • Product Type: Layer 2 Managed Network Switch
  • Copper Ports: 24 × 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet RJ-45 ports
  • Fiber Ports: 4 × 100 Mbps Fiber Optic ports (SFP or fixed fiber)
  • Switching Capacity: High-performance Layer 2 switching fabric
  • MAC Address Table: Large capacity for extensive device connectivity
  • Packet Forwarding Rate: Wire-speed performance on all ports
  • PoE Support: IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet on copper ports
  • VLAN Support: IEEE 802.1Q VLAN for network segmentation
  • QoS: IEEE 802.1p/Q Quality of Service with traffic prioritization
  • Security: ACL, MAC-based port security, 802.1X authentication
  • Management: Web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2/v3
  • Spanning Tree: IEEE 802.1D/w/s Spanning Tree Protocol
  • Port Trunking: Link aggregation (IEEE 802.3ad)
  • IGMP Snooping: IGMP v1/v2/v3 for multicast optimization
  • Rack Mounting: 19-inch rack-mountable form factor
  • Power Supply: AC input with internal power supply
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (typical enterprise range)
  • Humidity: 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
  • Compliance: FCC, CE, RoHS

Functional Features:

  • 24 Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) copper ports providing high-speed connectivity for end devices including PCs, IP phones, wireless access points, and network cameras
  • 4 fiber optic ports enabling long-distance connections up to several kilometers for backbone uplinks and inter-building connectivity
  • IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support delivering power to compatible devices over standard Ethernet cables, eliminating separate power supplies for IP phones, wireless APs, and surveillance cameras
  • Layer 2 switching with wire-speed packet forwarding ensuring no performance degradation under full load conditions
  • IEEE 802.1Q VLAN support enabling logical network segmentation for improved security, traffic isolation, and broadcast domain management
  • Quality of Service (QoS) with IEEE 802.1p/Q traffic prioritization allowing administrators to assign priority levels to different applications, ensuring critical services receive necessary bandwidth
  • Access Control Lists (ACL) providing granular traffic filtering based on source/destination IP, MAC address, and port numbers
  • MAC-based port security preventing unauthorized devices from connecting to the network by restricting access to known MAC addresses
  • IEEE 802.1X port-based authentication ensuring only authorized users and devices can access network resources
  • Web-based graphical management interface for intuitive configuration and monitoring
  • Command Line Interface (CLI) for advanced configuration and scripting
  • SNMP v1/v2/v3 support enabling centralized network monitoring and management through NMS platforms
  • IEEE 802.1D/w/s Spanning Tree Protocol preventing network loops and providing redundant path failover
  • Link aggregation (IEEE 802.3ad) combining multiple ports for increased bandwidth and link redundancy
  • IGMP snooping optimizing multicast traffic delivery for video streaming and other multicast applications
  • Port mirroring (SPAN) enabling traffic monitoring and analysis for troubleshooting and security auditing
  • Cable diagnostics for identifying and locating cable faults

Application Scenarios:

  • Enterprise Office Networks: Desktop connectivity, IP telephony, and wireless access point backhaul
  • Industrial Automation: Factory floor networking, PLC communication, and HMI connectivity
  • Education: Campus network access layer, classroom connectivity, and dormitory networking
  • Healthcare: Hospital network infrastructure, medical device connectivity, and patient monitoring systems
  • Hospitality: Hotel guest networking, POS systems, and security camera infrastructure
  • Retail: POS networking, inventory management systems, and surveillance camera connectivity
  • Government: Office networking, public service facilities, and secure network segmentation
  • Manufacturing: Production line networking, machine-to-machine communication, and SCADA connectivity
  • Transportation: Airport terminal networking, railway station systems, and traffic management
  • Small and Medium Business: All-in-one network infrastructure for office and production environments

Performance Parameters:

  • Copper ports: 24 × 10/100 Mbps RJ-45
  • Fiber ports: 4 × 100 Mbps fiber optic
  • Switching architecture: Store-and-forward Layer 2 switching
  • Packet forwarding: Wire-speed on all ports
  • MAC address table: Large capacity supporting extensive device populations
  • VLAN capacity: Multiple VLANs with 802.1Q tagging
  • QoS queues: Multiple priority queues per port
  • PoE budget: Sufficient to power multiple PoE devices simultaneously (refer to datasheet for exact budget)