Access Layer Switch Features

Now that you know which factors to consider when choosing a switch, let us examine which features are required at each layer in a hierarchical network. You will then be able to match the switch specification with its ability to function as an access, distribution, or core layer switch.Access layer switches facilitate the connection of end...

Switch Features

Switch Form FactorsWhat are the key features of switches that are used in hierarchical networks? When you look up the specifications for a switch, what do all of the acronyms and word phrases mean? What does "PoE" mean and what is "forwarding rate"? In this topic, you will learn about these features.When you are selecting a switch, you need...

Considerations for Hierarchical Network Switches

Traffic Flow AnalysisTo select the appropriate switch for a layer in a hierarchical network, you need to have specifications that detail the target traffic flows, user communities, data servers, and data storage servers.Companies need a network that can meet evolving requirements. A business may start with a few PCs interconnected so that they can share data. As the business adds more employees, devices, such as PCs, printers,...

what is converged network

Small and medium-sized businesses are embracing the idea of running voice and video services on their data networks. Let us look at how voice and video over IP (VoIP) affect a hierarchical network.Legacy EquipmentConvergence is the process of combining voice and video communications on a data network. Converged networks have existed for a while now, but were only feasible in large enterprise organizations because of the network...