Includes dual power supplies, hot-swappable modules, link aggregation (LAG), and support for HSRP/VRRP. Modular chassis or stackable designs make it easy to scale as your network grows. A core switch is the backbone of a large-scale network, designed to handle massive volumes of traffic with ultra-low latency and maximum reliability. Sitting at the top of the hierarchical model, core switches interconnect distribution layer switches and provide high-speed data transfer across. This white paper introduces the following three types of network switches and further discusses the selection criteria for each switch. The hierarchy Ethernet network is a three-layer integrated setup of networking devices. When both power sources are operational, the switch draws power from the source with the higher voltage.
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