Gigabit Switches

Gigabit switches range from unmanaged switches that provide easy and affordable network connectivity in small offices and home/offices, to fully managed Layer 3 switches that operate as an edge switch or a LAN's backbone in large networks .

What is the difference between Gigabit Switches?

Unmanaged Gigabit Switch: Offers basic switching functionality with plug-and-play configuration, unmanaged switches are ideal for a home or small and simple network.

Smart Managed Gigabit Switch: Features entry level management to bridge the gap between an unmanaged switch and a Layer 2/3 managed switch at a much lower cost, making them ideal for small businesses. .

Layer 2 Managed Gigabit Switch: Offers best-in-class, wire-speed performance and management control to identify bottlenecks or errors, optimise performance for data and voice, prioritise traffic and more.

Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Switch: In general, a Layer-3 switch (routing switch) is primarily a switch (a Layer-2 device) that has been enhanced or taught some routing to deliver intelligent edge connectivity for essential business applications.

PoE Gigabit Switch: Can provide power to compatible PoE devices directly from the switch via the Ethernet cable therefore removing the need for a power supply local to the device. Commonly used for VoIP phones, WiFi Access Points, and IP cameras.