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In today's article we will present a few products from HPE and Cisco. There are many different models available on the market, at different prices and with different functions. Many of you are probably wondering which of them will be the most beneficial for your needs? We hope this article will solve your problem. If any of you are wondering what a switch is? Allow me to explain briefly, it is nothing more than a switch, i.e. a device that connects several segments in one computer network, and each port can be connected to one device. Of course, switches can be combined with each other, so we are able to increase the number of available connections and create extensive computer networks in the company.

HP Switches

The HPE brand has been present on the market for many years and their products are at the forefront of quality, reliability and functionality. The technologies presented by HPE switches are both equipped with advanced technologies and simple and easy to use in everyday use. Their great advantage is also their operation, which does not cause high costs and allows for maximum utilization of the device's functions. Recommended network solutions of HPE switch are perfect for larger, smaller and medium companies.

Cisco switches

The Cisco brand is one of the world's leading manufacturers of network devices. Cisco switches offer the best possible data processing speed and resistance to adverse external conditions. Cisco devices can be used for a long time, thanks to their high durability and reliability. With Cisco devices we can easily design and create a reliable, efficient and extensive corporate network.

What should I do when choosing the right switch?

First of all, it is worth noting the number of ports, for small businesses do not need many, but for a larger company it is worth choosing those with 48 or more ports. You should also take into account the type of switch, especially we recommend manageable switches, because they offer a lot of configuration options for the individual needs of your company, the next point is the bandwidth of switching and transmission and it is worth looking at the security features that the product offers so as to protect you from attacks. Below we present a few of our proposals from two companies, which we have already mentioned above Cisco and HPE. We cordially invite you to familiarize yourself with our offer

Cisco and HPE switch for every company

HP Aruba Switch with J9773A product code is a second layer device that guarantees reliability, security, simple operation and access to a stable network connection. It is especially recommended for small and medium-sized companies, branches of larger corporations and the banks of the network of large enterprises. The Aruba J9773A switch offers a very high data transfer rate with quite low latency. This HP switch model features 24 PoE+ ports, and the manageable HPE switch offers innovative management technology - Intelligent Management Center. The presence of SNMP protocol, command line and graphical interface in the web browser makes it easy to use, deploy and manage the switch. HP Aruba Switch J9773A guarantees 10/100/1000 Mbps data transfer rate and 56 Gbit/s switching bandwidth. It runs on an ARM9E 800 Mhz CPU, 128 MB internal memory and 128 MB flash memory.

The Cisco WS-C2960X-48TS-L switch provides 216 Gbit/s switching bandwidth and 108 Gbit/s transmission bandwidth. The Cisco switch is based on a 600 Mhz CPU, 512 MB internal memory and 128 MB flash memory. WS-C2960X-48TS-L cisco router is equipped with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 4 SFP modules and 2 USB 2.0 ports. Cisco switch WS-C2960X-48TS-L offers low operating costs and high quality, and thus energy efficiency and excellent security features. It will easily support unzipping tree and VLAN protocols or 10G support. This switch is a reliable solution that complements the Catalyst 2960-X series.

The Aruba J9821A is a new generation HPE modular switch. It provides 528 Gbit/s routing bandwidth at 392.8 Mpps. The J9821A switch has been designed to operate edge devices. This model, especially recommended for larger companies, is capable of handling up to 144 Ethernet LAN ports and additionally has 6 SFP ports. It is equipped with a 1.2 GHz dual-core Freescale P2020 processor, 16 MB flash memory and 1 GB SD card. It is also worth mentioning 4 GB of DDR3 S0DIMM memory. The Aruba J9821A switch is a tower type and stackable switch, and thanks to this function it is possible to place another device on this product.

Cisco WS-C2960X-48FPD-L is a multifunctional managed switch equipped with 48 Ethernet ports, 2 SFP+ and 2 USB 2.0 ports. Presented Cisco switch is factory equipped with 600 Mhz CPU, 512 MB internal memory and 128 MB flash memory. It provides 216 Gbit/s switching speed and supports 1023 VLANs ports. The WS-C2960X-48FPD-L is distinguished by its multicast and QoS functionality. The presented product is stackable and also shows compliance with Jumbo Frames. Additionally, it has the ability to support SSH/SSL in security and has also been provided with an access control list (ACL). This product is an efficient solution for the 2960-X series.

Switch JL256A is a product that offers a wide range of options, including expansion options, so it can work with other HPE products. The JL256A is a switch that is multi-tasking, functional, ergonomic, economical and compact. The JL256A has 48 Ethernet ports, 10/100/1000 Gbit/s switching speed and 176 Gbit/s routing speed. This HPE switch has a 1016 Mhz CPU and 1024 MB DDR3 memory.

The Cisco WS-C2960X-24TS-L switch is a next-generation manageable switch, distinguished by its simplicity in everyday use. The WS-C2960X-24TS-L switch is equipped with many different and interesting features, including 24 Ethernet ports, 4 SFP ports and two USB 2.0 ports. The WS-C2960X-24TS-L switch is famous for full duplex, MDI/MDI-X bypass, support for unzipping tree protocol, DHCP server and VLAN, and traffic growth control. This product is factory-fitted with a 600Mhz APM86392 built-in processor, 512MB internal memory and 128MB flash memory.

Transmitting equipment

The HPE JD119B is a transmitter and receiver device equipped with an SFP interface with an SFP transceiver type LX, operating at a wavelength of 1310 nm and a long range of up to 10 km. Offers the user a maximum data transfer rate of 1000 Mbit/s between other devices. The JD119B is equipped with 1 Fibre Channel port and a very efficient fiber optic connector, which arranges the fiber cores in such a way that it allows the passage of LC light without any problems. The JD119B HPE device operates in accordance with modern IEEE 802.3z communication standard. And it is fully compatible with many HPE devices.

The Cisco SFP-10G-SR is a multimode transmitter that has increased precision and reliability at a high level, supports a 26 m long link over a standard multimode fiber. The SFP-10G-SR provides a data transfer rate of 10 Gbps. This Cisco transmitter device complies with MSA and IEEE standards, which guarantee performance and reliability in a networked environment. The SFP-10G-SR transmitter has the following functions: 10G Ethernet, operates on single-mode fiber optics so it is equipped with an LC connector, and its bandwidth has a range of up to 300 m.