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About Managed Switches

مبدلات شبكة مدارة مزودة بميزات أعمال ومؤسسية لشبكات VLAN والمراقبة والأمان وإدارة الشبكة الموثوقة.

A managed switch can be configured and monitored, unlike a plug-and-play unmanaged switch. It lets you split one physical network into separate VLANs for staff, guests, phones and cameras, prioritise voice traffic, bond links for extra bandwidth and resilience, and see what is happening on each port.

The range currently consists of Cisco Catalyst 2960-X and 3850 switches with 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports. It is for businesses in Qatar whose network has grown past a flat office LAN, and for integrators building segmented networks for clients.

Segmentation
VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q)
Resilience
Spanning tree, link aggregation
Monitoring
SNMP, port mirroring
Condition
New and refurbished

Managed, smart and unmanaged switches

TypeHow it is configuredTypical use
UnmanagedNot configurable; every port is in one networkA few extra ports at a desk or small office
Smart or web-managedWeb interface with basic VLANs and QoSSmall sites with simple separation needs
Fully managedCommand line, web and SNMP, with full VLAN, security and monitoring featuresBusiness networks with voice, CCTV, guest Wi-Fi or several departments

Layer 2 or Layer 3

A Layer 2 switch forwards traffic by MAC address within each VLAN. Traffic between VLANs must then pass through a router or firewall. A Layer 3 switch can route between VLANs itself, in hardware, which keeps internal traffic off the router and suits larger sites. Many networks use Layer 2 switches at the access layer and a Layer 3 switch or router at the core. If you are unsure which your design needs, describe it to the team.

Buying managed switches from ServerDove

Managed switches ship from Doha stock, typically reaching sites across Qatar in one day. Refurbished units are tested before listing and covered by the ServerDove warranty. Base configuration is available as a service. Switches that also power devices are in PoE switches, and the Cisco line in Cisco switches. For other brands, contact the team.

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