HP ProCurve Switch 2524 J4813A 24-Port 10/100 Rackmount Managed Ethernet Switch

HP ProCurve Switch 2524 J4813A 24-Port 10/100 Rackmount Managed Ethernet Switch

The HP ProCurve Switch 2524 (J4813A) is a 24-port managed Fast Ethernet switch designed for small to mid-sized business networks. It provides 24 auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports in a compact 1U rackmount form factor, with a DB-9 serial console port for direct management access. The switch supports universal dual-voltage input, making it compatible with both North American and international power environments.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: HP ProCurve Switch 2524
• Part Number (MPN): J4813A
• Ports: 24 × RJ-45 auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
• Management: Managed (console, web, SNMP)
• Console Port: DB-9 serial (RS-232) on front panel
• Front Panel Indicators: Power LED, Fault LED, per-port link/activity LEDs
• Reset Button: Yes, front panel
• Form Factor: 1U rackmount (standard 19-inch EIA)
• Power Input: 100–127V ~ 2.4A / 200–240V ~ 1.2A, 50/60 Hz (dual voltage universal)
• Power Connector: IEC C14 (rear panel)
• Switching: Store-and-forward; auto MDI/MDI-X per port
• Standards: IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX)
• Country of Manufacture: Taiwan
• Included: Switch unit only

Applications

The HP ProCurve 2524 is a workhorse managed switch from HP's ProCurve line, introduced in the early 2000s and widely deployed in small business, school, and branch-office LAN environments. With 24 auto-sensing 10/100 ports, it handles wiring-closet aggregation for desktop computers, VoIP phones, and printers without requiring a dedicated uplink module for basic deployments. The management capability — accessible via the RS-232 console port, web interface, or SNMP — makes it suitable for environments where VLANs, traffic prioritization (IEEE 802.1p), or port monitoring are needed, tasks that an unmanaged switch cannot perform. Today these units are commonly used in legacy network refreshes, lab and test environments, home labs, and educational settings where managed switching is needed at low cost. The ProCurve line was known for HP's lifetime warranty and no-cost firmware updates during its production years, making these switches popular for secondary deployments where reliability matters and budget is a consideration.