Foxboro A4H124-24TX 24-Port Managed Switch P0973JM

Product Overview

The Extreme Networks A4 is a highly reliable, stackable Fast Ethernet edge switch designed to meet the performance and scalability demands of bandwidth-intensive and latency-sensitive applications. With robust Quality of Service, high availability, and enterprise-class features, the A4 is an ideal solution for medium to large-scale network environments.

Key Features

• Wire-Rate Performance
  Delivers non-blocking switching with a total switching capacity of 17.6 Gbps, ensuring consistent, high-speed data forwarding.

• Scalable Architecture
  Stack up to 8 A4 switches into a single virtual switch, offering:
  • 140.8 Gbps of total capacity
  • 384 Fast Ethernet (10/100) access ports
  • 16 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports

• Flexible Port Configuration
  • Up to 48 × 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports
  • 4 × Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports

• Quiet Operation
  Includes a 24-port fanless model, ideal for low-noise environments like classrooms, libraries, and conference rooms.

• Robust QoS Support
  Features multi-layer packet classification and priority queuing to support Voice over IP (VoIP), IP video, and data-heavy applications.

• Enterprise-Class Functionality
  • Supports 16,000 MAC addresses
  • Includes Extreme Networks Policy for traffic management
  • Basic Layer 3 Routing capabilities
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE) support for powering IP phones, access points, and more

• High Availability
  Built with a resilient design to ensure reliable network operation in mission-critical environments.

• Intelligent Queuing
  Ensures mission-critical traffic receives priority access to bandwidth and network resources.

• Lifetime Warranty
  Offers long-term investment protection and peace of mind.

Performance Highlights

• Switching Capacity (Single Unit): 17.6 Gbps

• Switching Throughput (Single Unit): 13.1 Mpps

• Stacked System Capacity: Up to 140.8 Gbps

• Stacked System Throughput: Up to 104.8 Mpps

• MAC Address Table Size: 16,000 entries

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise Access Layer Networks

• Educational Institutions – Classrooms, labs, administrative areas

• Conference Rooms and Office Environments

• VoIP and Multimedia Networks

Summary

The Extreme Networks A4 Switch offers a powerful blend of scalability, performance, and efficiency in a compact, stackable form. Its advanced QoS, PoE support, quiet design, and lifetime warranty make it a future-proof solution for evolving network infrastructures.