The funny thing is if you google "Amertek E24 Hub" the first thing that comes up is a link this message.
Are you sure it is an "Amertek"? Have you see the physical device or see any other serial numbers or anything?
I can find Lucent/Alcatel SH-E24 Hubs (http://www99.shopping.com/xPF-Lucent...-E24-108445941).
Of course Amertek is a fictional DC Comics corporation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amertek
But it does look like they existed at some point:
http://download.cnet.com/Amertek-C11...2_4-78021.html
Someone was selling one:
http://www.hardforum.com/archive/ind...t-1235258.html
$18 each --2x Amertek 24 Port Ethernet HUB’s
Jeff.