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Are Switches Really Necessary for Your Business? How to Choose the Right switch for a Business Network ?
Network switches connects users, applications, and equipment across a network so that your network can communicate with one another and share resources. IT devices communicate by exchanging “packets” of data over the network. Basic switches forward packets from one device to another, while more complicated operations (such as deciding if a packet is allowed to reach its intended destination) are traditionally the domain of other types of network devices. The simplest network switches offer connectivity exclusively to devices on a single local-area network (LAN). More advanced switches can connect devices from multiple LANs and may even incorporate basic data security functions.
What’s the difference between a switch and a router?
Switches are sold for the purpose of connecting many devices, such as servers, PCs, and printers. Routers have increasingly become specialized in routing packets between physical sites, as well as to and from the Internet, at scales ranging from small home networks to the largest data centers in the world.
Traditionally, the difference between a switch and a router was that switches could only forward packets based upon Layer 2 MAC addresses, while a router could route packets based on Layer 3 addresses like IP. In practice, this meant that switches connected a single LAN together, while routers connected multiple LANs, multiple physical locations, and/or offered connectivity to the Internet. This has changed.
In the context of modern networking, the difference between a switch and a router is largely about the primary purpose of the device. Today’s advanced switches support virtual networks and can route packets between different virtual and physical LANs. This means today’s switches can route packets based on both Layer 2 and Layer 3 addresses, just like routers can.
What are the Types of Switches and what features need to keep in mind while purchase ?
Types of switches
- Networking switches
- Fiber channel switches
Feature options to keep in mind while purchase
- Switch speeds - The switch speed you choose depends on the type of throughput you need
- Number of ports - The bigger your small business and the more network users you have, the more ports you'll need.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) vs. non-PoE - PoE lets you power a device—such as an IP phone, surveillance camera, or wireless access point—over the cable that is used for data traffic. Switches with PoE are more expensive
- Stackable vs. standalone switches- As your business grows, you will likely need to support more and more devices, which will mean investing in more switches. Rather than configuring, managing, and troubleshooting each switch, you can treat the "stack" as a single unit.
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Weeur helps you Understand the types of routers and switches and will help you find the right solution to keep up with your changing business requirements. Think about the categories of switches as well as specific switch benefits as you explore your options.
