A gigabit switch is a switch with ports that can support speeds of 1000Mbps or 10/100/1000Mbps. Gigabit switches have the characteristic of flexible networking, providing full Gigabit access and enhancing the scalability of 10 Gigabit uplink ports.
The gigabit switch can be said to be an upgraded version of the Fast Ethernet switch. Its transmission rate is ten times faster than that of the Fast Ethernet switch. It is designed to meet the high-speed requirements of Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
Gigabit Ethernet switches come with multiple ports, such as 8-port Gigabit switches, 24-port Gigabit switches, 48-port Gigabit switches, etc. These ports have a fixed number of modular network switches and fixed network switches
Modular switches allow users to add expansion modules to Gigabit Ethernet switches as needed. For example, modules that support security, wireless connectivity, and more can be added.
Unmanaged Gigabit Switch and Managed Gigabit Switch
The unmanaged gigabit switch is designed to plug and play without additional configuration. It usually represents home networks and small businesses. Managed Gigabit switches support higher levels of security, scalability, precise control, and management of your network, so they are typically applied to large networks.
Independent switches and stackable switches
An independent gigabit switch is managed and configured with a set capacity. Independent switches need to be configured separately, and troubleshooting also needs to be handled separately. One major advantage of stackable gigabit switches is increased capacity and network availability. Stackable switches allow multiple switches to be configured as one entity. If any part of the stack fails, these stackable switches will automatically bypass the fault and reroute without affecting data transmission.
PoE and Non PoE Gigabit Switches
PoE Gigabit switches can power devices such as IP cameras or wireless access points through the same Ethernet cable, greatly improving the flexibility of connecting systems. PoE Gigabit switches are very suitable for wireless networks, while non PoE switches perform poorly in wireless networks because non PoE Gigabit switches only transmit data through Ethernet cables.
Post time: Jun-05-2020