Switch
Overview
Following the electricity analogy, a switch would line up with the breaker panel(s) that connect outlets to the main power source. Devices are connected to the switch by Ethernet cables. You may hear "Core," "Layer 2," or "Layer 3," as ways to identify different types of switches. Ruckus and Aruba Procurve switches are most prominent for our clients. It is possible to link multiple switches together to "act as one," and this is referred to as a "stack."