Guide to Enterprise Switches and Their Selection

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ENTERPRISE SWITCHES

• AND THEIR SELECTION GUIDE

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WHAT ARE ENTERPRISE SWITCHES?
Enterprise switches are the type of network
switches, which are deployed in large networks
comprising many connections. These switches do
not suggest typical types but only refer to the
work environment and application. There are
different types of enterprise switches based on
the designs. Enterprise Switches support Layer 2
connection gateways. Some enterprise switches
have PoE function that helps in managing the
energy consumption of devices connected to
switches.
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HIERARCHICAL DESIGN OF ENTERPRISE SWITCHES
Distribution Switches
Core Switches
Access Switches
They serve as the bridge between the core layer
and access layer switches. As the name suggests,
these switches ensure the data packets are
routed properly within the network.
These Switches form the backbone of any network.
They serve as the gateway to the Internet
because they are positioned to the center of the
network.
These switches help connect the end node devices
like the wired devices or APs to the
network. They are the most important layer
switches.
Most switches that you see in a network are
access layer switches.
These switches are also known as aggregation
switches or work- group layer switches.
Thus, only fully managed switches are used as
core switches.
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TYPES OF ENTERPRISE SWITCHES
Nowadays, enterprises are implementing hybrid
networks to leverage the benefits of copper and
fiber connections. As a result, you will see the
increasing use of fiber optic network switches in
many enterprise networks. Following types will
be quite helpful if you are looking out for
enterprise fiber optic network switches for your
organization - Managed Switches Unmanaged
Switches PoE Switches Smart Switches
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MANAGED SWITCHES
Managed Switches help in building highly secure
networks. These switches are considered best for
supporting Gigabit Ethernet. These days, Managed
Switches are used to build VLANs, which allows
to segment their network and manage traffic
effectively. Managed Switches are equipped with
STP that allows administrators to perform their
QoS duties easily.
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UNMANAGED SWITCHES
Unmanaged switches are basic plug-and-play
style devices that allow a user to connect
multiple Ethernet and Fiber Optic devices with
ease. The auto-negotiation feature enables the
switch to identify the connection speed and
duplex configuration These unmanaged switches
are best suited for smaller networks where
traffic is not required to be monitored or
controlled.
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POE SWITCHES

• PoE switches are credited for introducing network
  simplicity as they have reduced the need of
  wiring. Any device on the PoE network can easily
  function even if they are not near to the AC
  access points or routers.
• There are two types of PoE Switches
• Active PoE Switches
• Passive PoE Switches

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SMART SWITCHES
This is a type of managed switch that comes with
few features for limited management options like
duplex modes or VLANs. These switches make a
great option if your network requires limited
customization. The devices are affordable due to
their limited customization options.
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST ENTERPRISE SWITCH FOR
YOUR APPLICATION

• Before selecting any Enterprise Switch for your
  application you need to keep several things in
  mind. You need to be careful before any selection
  as these fiber optic network switches differ in
  terms of design and applications. These points
  will help you make your selection easier
• Power
• Ports
• Stackability
• Speed
• Level of Customization

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