When choosing LAN Switching solutions, key features are crucial for ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
Scalability
Security features
Quality of Service (QoS)
VLAN support
Port speed and density
Scalability is critical, especially for growing businesses that anticipate expanding their network infrastructure. Solutions should offer seamless integration with existing systems while providing room for growth. Security features such as access control lists and intrusion detection systems are vital to protect sensitive data and maintain network integrity. Quality of Service ensures that critical applications receive prioritized traffic, minimizing latency and disruption. The support for Virtual LANs (VLANs) allows for segmenting and managing traffic more effectively, which enhances network performance.
Port speed and density impact how well a network can handle large volumes of data. Solutions with high-speed ports and a variety of port densities can accommodate different types of devices and network demands. Energy-efficient switches help reduce operational costs by consuming less power, which is beneficial for long-term network sustainability. Management capabilities, including remote monitoring and configuration, improve oversight and control, enabling quick adjustments to maintain optimal performance.
It really depends on the use case. But, for the most part, I look at bandwidth capacity per interface, the overall bandwidth capacity of switch, features such as QoS, Etherchannel, etc, and interoperability.
Executive Partner at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Consultant
2016-01-26T12:32:20Z
Jan 26, 2016
Ease of administration - having a solution the enables the administrator to make changes from the core or edge, from a single interface, and no need to visit every device to apply the configuration and test.
Senior Technical Consultant - Network and Security at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Consultant
2015-11-23T17:26:47Z
Nov 23, 2015
The bandwidth that requires, depends on the application where it runs... like data center switches, access switches, distribution switches or core switches. so it requires the knowledge of throughput, and ofcourse a vision of 5 years ahead...
if - as the question says - simple lan switching is the way it means offices with flat networks and no need for layer 3 - then stability, cooling, power consumption are the aspects to look at.
LAN Switching is crucial for efficient data transmission within a local area network, enabling high-speed communication and resource sharing among connected devices. Its core function lies in directing data packets to their designated paths, optimizing network performance and reliability. Effective LAN Switching solutions provide seamless interconnectivity among devices within a network through intelligent traffic management. They often incorporate data prioritization mechanisms to enhance...
When choosing LAN Switching solutions, key features are crucial for ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
Scalability is critical, especially for growing businesses that anticipate expanding their network infrastructure. Solutions should offer seamless integration with existing systems while providing room for growth. Security features such as access control lists and intrusion detection systems are vital to protect sensitive data and maintain network integrity. Quality of Service ensures that critical applications receive prioritized traffic, minimizing latency and disruption. The support for Virtual LANs (VLANs) allows for segmenting and managing traffic more effectively, which enhances network performance.
Port speed and density impact how well a network can handle large volumes of data. Solutions with high-speed ports and a variety of port densities can accommodate different types of devices and network demands. Energy-efficient switches help reduce operational costs by consuming less power, which is beneficial for long-term network sustainability. Management capabilities, including remote monitoring and configuration, improve oversight and control, enabling quick adjustments to maintain optimal performance.
a loop free network without the involvement of STP .??
Remote Configuration via an open API (standard) available
Loop-free networking instead of traditional Spanning-Tree. All uplinks remain active and in use.
Reconvergence times that are sub-millisecond, meaning minimal impact to user applications in the event of a link failure.
Bandwidth and security
It really depends on the use case. But, for the most part, I look at bandwidth capacity per interface, the overall bandwidth capacity of switch, features such as QoS, Etherchannel, etc, and interoperability.
Probably the availability of bandwidth which follows precision QOS.
Availability/Uptime.
I'm willing to pay a premium to know the basics of my LAN infrastructure won't be the cause of system unavailability.
Interoperability, features, bandwidth, industry standards, loop free topology, scripting capabilities
Ease of use .. a standard way of configuration and no nasty surprises or needless complications
security
Ease of deployment and ongoing operation. Feature parity with existing environment.
Ease of use, non-stop switching and single common switching OS platform
operational ease, interoperability with existing system, price
Ease of administration - having a solution the enables the administrator to make changes from the core or edge, from a single interface, and no need to visit every device to apply the configuration and test.
interoperability for smooth migration, scalability too cover needs of growth, easy management to reduce consumption of ressources
The bandwidth that requires, depends on the application where it runs... like data center switches, access switches, distribution switches or core switches. so it requires the knowledge of throughput, and ofcourse a vision of 5 years ahead...
if - as the question says - simple lan switching is the way it means offices with flat networks and no need for layer 3 - then stability, cooling, power consumption are the aspects to look at.
operational ease, technology roadmap, interoperability with other systems