| Image | Part Number | Description / PDF | Quantity | Rfq |
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Red Lion |
NETWORK SWITCH-UNMANAGED 5 PORT |
0 |
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SPIDER-SL-20-05T1999999SY9HHHH Hirschmann |
NETWORK SWITCH-UNMANAGED 5 PORT |
0 |
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Red Lion |
NETWORK SWITCH-MANAGED 12 PORT |
0 |
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Balluff |
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION=ACTIVE SP |
29 |
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Phoenix Contact |
NETWORK SWITCH-MANAGED 5 PORT |
1 |
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Red Lion |
NETWORK SWITCH-UNMANAGED 9 PORT |
0 |
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Quatech / B+B SmartWorx |
NETWORK SWITCH-ADVANCED 5 PORT |
0 |
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ICP DAS USA Inc. |
12V UNMANAGED 5 PORT 10/100 MBPS |
30 |
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ICP DAS USA Inc. |
METAL CASE OF NS-205PSE-24 |
30 |
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Red Lion |
NETWORK SWITCH-MANAGED 8 PORT |
0 |
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Red Lion |
NETWORK SWITCH-MANAGED 12 PORT |
0 |
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Red Lion |
NETWORK SWITCH-MANAGED 12 PORT |
0 |
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SPIDER-SL-20-04T1M29999SZ9HHHH Hirschmann |
NETWORK SWITCH-UNMANAGED 4 PORT |
2 |
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Phoenix Contact |
NETWORK SWITCH-UNMANAGED 8 PORT |
1083074 |
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Business Systems Connection Inc. |
IP30 6-PORT GIGABIT SWITCH WITH |
30 |
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Red Lion |
NETWORK SWITCH-MANAGED 12 PORT |
0 |
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Quatech / B+B SmartWorx |
NETWORK 5 PORT HARDWARE |
3 |
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Red Lion |
NETWORK SWITCH-MANAGED 16 PORT |
0 |
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Red Lion |
NETWORK SWITCH-UNMANAGED 16 PORT |
2 |
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Red Lion |
NETWORK SWITCH-UNMANAGED 11 PORT |
0 |
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Network switches and hubs are fundamental components in wired networking infrastructure. While both devices connect multiple Ethernet devices, switches operate at Layer 2 (Data Link) of the OSI model with intelligent MAC address learning capabilities, while hubs function as basic Layer 1 (Physical) broadcast devices. Switches enable efficient point-to-point communication, reducing collisions compared to hubs. Their role in modern network architecture is critical for enterprise connectivity, data center operations, and industrial IoT deployments.
| Type | Functional Characteristics | Application Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Managed Switches | Support VLANs, QoS, SNMP monitoring, and port configuration | Enterprise core networks |
| Unmanaged Switches | Plug-and-play operation with fixed configurations | Small office/home networks |
| PoE Switches | Deliver power over Ethernet cables (IEEE 802.3af/at/bt) | IP camera systems |
| Core Switches | High-throughput backbone connectivity with redundant hardware | Data center aggregation |
| Access Switches | Edge network connectivity with basic security features | Corporate workstations |
| Active Hubs | Signal amplification with multi-port repeater functionality | Legacy industrial control systems |
| Passive Hubs | Simple physical layer connections without signal regeneration | Temporary network troubleshooting |
Typical switch architecture includes:
Hubs feature simpler construction:
| Parameter | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Port Density | Number of 10/100/1000 Mbps or 10/25/40/100 GbE ports | Determines scalability |
| Switching Capacity | Backplane bandwidth (bps) | Maximum data throughput potential |
| MAC Address Table Size | Number of supported device entries | Affects network scale and performance |
| Latency | Store-and-forward delay ( s) | Critical for real-time applications |
| PoE Budget | Total power delivery capacity (W) | Limits connected device count |
| Redundancy Protocols | STP/RSTP/MSTP support | Network fault tolerance |
| Vendor | Flagship Products |
|---|---|
| Cisco Systems | Catalyst 9500 Series, Nexus 9000 |
| Huawei | CloudEngine 8800, S5735 Series |
| HPE | Aruba 6200M, 5400R zl2 |
| Juniper Networks | EX4600, QFX5100 Series |
| Ubiquiti | UniFi Switch Pro, EdgeSwitch |
Key developments shaping the future of network switching include: