7 Steps to Choose a Network Switch
Recently a “technical support” guy asked me how to choose a switch that suit their network? Well, this is a common yet good question. How am I going to answer his question without knowing his company network infrastructure? How is he going to choose when he himself also don’t know the network structure?
Anyway, I just give some simple steps on how to choose a LAN switch. Don’t talk about brand, just steps in general. Of course, reliable brand is also a factor such as Cisco, 3com, etc.
7 Steps to Choose Network Switch
Do not buy or order any network switch before go through these 7 deciding factors.
1. Number of Ports
Count the number of network devices that need physical connection to the switch. Such as network printer, computer, IP camera, etc. Mid level switch normally has 24 ports. Stacked more than one switch if you need more ports. (more…)