Network Switch Ports

A switch is a networking device that connects multiple devices within a network and directs data only to the intended destination.

Switch Ports and Their Types

1. Ethernet Ports

Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) – Supports speeds up to 100 Mbps.

Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) – Supports speeds up to 1 Gbps.

10-Gigabit Ethernet (10 Gbps) – Used in high-speed networks.

2. Fiber Ports

SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) – Used for fiber optic connections.

SFP+ (Enhanced SFP, up to 10 Gbps) – Supports higher speeds.

QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable, up to 40 Gbps) – Used in high-performance networks.

3. Console Port

Used for switch configuration and management via a command-line interface (CLI).

4. PoE (Power over Ethernet) Ports

Provide both power and data to devices like IP cameras and VoIP phones over a single Ethernet cable.

5. Uplink Ports

Used to connect switches together or connect a switch to a router for network expansion.

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