When it comes to server connecting in data center, network switch is a vital part. You may heard about it that top-of-rack switch is very popular to support power required for large installations and the ToR design is very convenient for servers to connect. However, what is top-of-rack switch and how to buy it when […]
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What’s the Difference Between a PoE NVR and PoE Switch?
“I’m going to install two IP cameras in my house. However, I have no idea whether to use a PoE NVR or a PoE switch matching with them. So, what’s the difference between them? Can some one help me?” Such type of questions can be seen in different tech forums, which indicates many people feel […]
Bridge vs. Switch: What’s the Difference
What Is Bridge? Bridge, known as network bridge, is a network interconnection device used to connect two or more local area networks. It is responsible for network bridging, which receives and amplifies signals from a network cable, and then sends them to the next cable. Normally, it connects multiple network segments of the network at […]
Distribution Switch vs Access Switch
It has been known to us that a hierarchical internetworking model contains core layer, distribution layer and access layer. In this hierarchical model, network switch is accordingly implemented in different network layer. A core switch, also known as a tandem switch, is a high-capacity device generally located within the backbone or physical core of a […]
LAN Switch vs SAN Switch: What Is the Difference?
LAN, also called local area network, is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as residence, school, computer laboratory or office building. SAN, or storage area network, is a computer network which provides access to consolidated and block level data storage. There are similarities between LAN and SAN environments in that […]
Fanless Switch vs Built-in Fan Switch: How to Choose?
Have you ever struggled with the noise from network switch? Have you ever worried about the overheating issue of your Ethernet switch? Or if there is a way to keep balance between silent environment and appropriate power consumption in switch network as much as possible? From a practical point of view, how can we get […]