What is the switching performance?

It provides 48 Gbps switching bandwidth, forwarding rates of 1,480,000 pps at 1000 Mbps, 148,000 pps at 100 Mbps, and 14,800 pps at 10 Mbps. With 20 μs max latency (1000 to 1000 Mbps), 8,000 MAC entries, and 2 Mb packet buffer, it handles demanding traffic efficiently.

What are the physical dimensions and form factor?

Dimensions are 43 x 330 x 207 mm (HxWxD), weighing 1.72 kg. It supports desktop placement or rack-mounting with the included kit, making it versatile for office or data closet installations.

What is the power consumption and environmental range?

Maximum power consumption is 16W with 100-240V, 50-60 Hz universal input. Operating temperature is 0° to 50° C, with 40 dB acoustic noise, suitable for standard office environments without excessive heat or sound.

What standards does it comply with?

Compliant with IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T, 802.3u 100BASE-TX, 802.3ab 1000BASE-T, 802.3x flow control; safety standards UL 1950/cUL, IEC 950/EN 60950. This ensures broad compatibility and safety in professional networks.

What is the reliability rating?

MTBF is 230,000 hours (~26 years), indicating high durability. Status LEDs for power, link, activity, and speed per port enable easy monitoring and maintenance.

JGS524 - Netgear JGS524 24x Gigabit Ports Unmanaged Switch

Name: Netgear JGS524 24x Gigabit Ports Unmanaged Switch
Brand: Netgear
SKU: JGS524

JGS524 - Netgear JGS524 24x Gigabit Ports Unmanaged Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Netgear ProSafe JGS524 is an unmanaged 24-port Gigabit Ethernet switch from the ProSafe JGS500 Series, designed for SMB environments. It features 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing RJ-45 ports with full/half-duplex support and Auto Uplink for seamless integration of mixed-speed devices. Delivering 48 Gbps switching bandwidth and 1,480,000 pps forwarding rate at 1000 Mbps, it handles bandwidth-intensive applications like multimedia and large file transfers efficiently. Key specs include 8,000 MAC address table, 2 Mb packet buffer, and low 20 μs latency for 1000-to-1000 Mbps traffic. Rack-mountable with desktop form factor (43 x 330 x 207 mm, 1.72 kg), it operates from 0° to 50° C with 40 dB acoustic noise and 16W max power consumption. Status LEDs indicate power, link, activity, and speed per port. Compliant with IEEE 802.3 standards and UL/IEC safety, it offers MTBF of 230,000 hours for reliable deployment in workgroups, labs, and growing offices.

24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing ports with Auto Uplink
48 Gbps switching bandwidth, 1,480,000 pps forwarding rate
8K MAC table, 2 Mb buffer, 20 μs latency for Gigabit traffic
Rack-mountable, 1.72 kg, 0-50°C operation, 16W max power
MTBF 230,000 hours, 40 dB noise for reliable SMB use
IEEE 802.3 compliant with flow control and safety standards

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JGS524
Brand	Netgear
Condition	New
Model	JGS524
Product Line	ProSafe JGS500 Series
Product Type	Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Ethernet Speed	10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing per port; full/half-duplex sensing; Auto Uplink
MAC Address Table	8,000 entries
Jumbo Frame Support	Latency 20 μs max (1000 to 1000 Mbps)
Standards Compliance	IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T; IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX; IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T; IEEE 802.3x flow control; UL 1950/cUL; IEC 950/EN 60950

Compatible systems

Standards-based compatibility with 10/100/1000 Mbps network cards; UTP Cat5 or better cabling

Best for

Small-Medium Business Offices
Ideal for connecting desktops and servers with 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps ports and 48 Gbps switching bandwidth, enabling fast multimedia and file transfers without configuration.
Workgroup Networks
Supports mixed 10/100/1000 Mbps devices via auto-sensing and Auto Uplink, with 8,000 MAC entries and low 20 μs latency for efficient intra-group traffic.
IT Labs and Departments
Rack-mountable design (43 x 330 x 207 mm) and 16W power use suit lab environments, with MTBF of 230,000 hours ensuring reliability for testing and development.
Growing Office Deployments
Unmanaged plug-and-play setup with status LEDs for monitoring, handling 1,480,000 pps at Gigabit speeds in expanding networks.

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Packet Buffer Memory	2 Mb

Forwarding Rate	1,480,000 pps at 1000 Mbps; 148,000 pps at 100 Mbps; 14,800 pps at 10 Mbps
Switching Bandwidth	48 Gbps

Power Consumption	16W maximum; 100-240V, 50-60 Hz universal input

Physical Characteristics

Weight	1.72 kg (3.79 lb)
Dimensions	43 x 330 x 207 mm (1.7 x 13 x 8.2 in) HxWxD
Form Factor	Desktop; rack-mountable with included kit
Status LEDs	Unit power; per port: link, activity, speed

Netgear JGS524 24x Gigabit Ports Unmanaged Switch

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Acoustic Noise	40 dB
Operating Temperature	0° to 50° C