D-Link's DGS-1100-24P Gigabit EasySmart Switche provides an affordable solution for SOHOs, small/medium-sized businesses, as well as enterprise deployments, such as branch offices that require simple network management. The DGS-1100-24P comes in a compact 11" desktop/rackmount enclosure. Compliant with IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet, these switches consume less power during idle periods. They also implement D-Link Green features that detect link status and cable length and adjust power usage accordingly. Switch management can be performed through a web management interface or through the D-Link Network Assistant Utility. The DGS-1100-24P also supports Layer 2 features such as IGMP Snooping to optimize performance for multicast applications.

PoE Support
The D-link DGS-1100-24P delivers Power over Ethernet capabilities, simplifying deployments with IP cameras, VoIP phones, wireless access points, and other standards-compliant powered devices. The DGS-1100-24P complies with the 802.3at PoE+ standard (up to 30W supported on the first 12 ports) and has a 100W power budget. Using the product's management interface, an administrator can control various PoE functions, such as remotely rebooting cameras or access points, from anywhere on the network, including over the Internet.