All ports support auto negotiation of mdimdix cross over this eliminates the need for cross over cables or uplink ports any port can simply plug to a server a hub or a switch using the usual straight through twisted pair cable with 24 plug and play ports the switch is a perfect choice for workgroups to upgrade performance in a clientserver environment the ports can be connected to servers in full duplex or hubs in half duplex with low cost connection per port the switch can be set up