Cabletron 7E0324 Smartswitch 24 Port 10T Module 10Mbps RJ-45

Cabletron 7E0324 Smartswitch 24 Port 10T Module 10Mbps RJ-45

This is a 24-port Ethernet switch module from Cabletron's Smartswitch product line, designed for 10Base-T networking environments. The module provides 24 RJ-45 connectors for connecting standard 10Mbps Ethernet devices on a local area network. It was designed as a plug-in card or module for the broader Smartswitch system and represents the networking technology of the late 1990s/early 2000s era.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Cabletron 7E0324
• Ports: 24 x RJ-45
• Speed: 10 Mbps per port
• Standard: 10Base-T Ethernet
• Interface: RJ-45 connectors
• Form Factor: Network module / switch card
• Module only — no cables, wall-mount bracket, or documentation included

Applications

Smartswitch 24-port modules like the 7E0324 were widely used in small to mid-sized business networks, workgroup switches, and network closets during the 10Mbps Ethernet era. These modules provided cost-effective connectivity for offices, departmental LANs, and network backbone segments before the transition to Fast Ethernet (100Mbps). While 10Mbps technology is largely obsolete for new deployments, these modules remain in use in legacy network environments, museum installations, and vintage computing labs where period-correct equipment is valued.