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start passing data through the failed port once that port becomes
operational.
Reliability
Access to information is critical to any company’s success. A switch’s
reliability, therefore, offers companies the security of network uptime
along with the timely delivery of information.
Ease of Installation and Maintenance
Faced with the challenges of creating and maintaining a reliable, high-
performance network infrastructure with limited personnel and budget,
small offices require equipment that is easy to install, manage, and
maintain; cost-effective; scalable; and dependable. Choosing a stackable
switch that offers ease of use and set up, therefore, should allow any
level IT personnel to install and configure the switch.
Seamless Integration
Another important feature to look for in a switch is its ability to
integrate new technology seamlessly. A well-designed switch allows small
offices to adapt easily as their computing needs change and new
technologies emerge.
Conclusion
Implementing a stackable switching system can help small offices migrate
from shared to switched networks while maintaining current performance,
protecting existing infrastructure investments, and establishing a
foundation ready for future network.
Stackable switches offer an attractive way to relieve bandwidth
bottlenecks and provide faster response times for networked PC users. A
quick and cost-effective solution, stackable switches are also easy to
deploy in an existing or new network environment. Installation is simply
a matter of plugging the switch in and attaching devices to its ports.
Bandwidth problems are promptly resolved without wiring changes or any
upgrading of individual desktop PCs. This ease of configuration is
comparable to hubs, making stackable switches an appealing choice
especially for companies with small LANs.
With new switches designed specifically for connecting devices and
desktops, small offices no longer have to invest in expensive and
inflexible switches engineered primarily for larger workgroup
environments and backbone implementations. Instead, they can deploy
scalable, affordable switches that increase the aggregate bandwidth of
the network by boosting throughput to the workgroups that need it most.
