Switches can be divided into managed switches and non-managed switches. Managed switches are literally, switches that can be managed by the network, rather than managed switches. They are relative to managed switches. Non-managed switches are also called fool-type switches. No settings are required, just plug in the internet cable. So, what are the advantages and disadvantages of managed switches and non-managed switches? Next, we will follow the editor of Feichang Technology to learn more about it!
Disadvantages of non-managed switches:
1. Non-managed switches have limited functions and are suitable for home or small networks.
2. It does not support ARP protection. Arp attack is not a virus, so almost all antivirus software is helpless; but it is better than a virus—because it can slow down communication and paralyze the network, and can cause information leakage.
3. Mac address binding is
not supported. 4. Vlan division is not supported. Terminal users connected to non-network switches are in the same broadcast domain, and broadcast storms will erupt, which cannot be protected or suppressed. Congestion, blocking, and flooding of the entire network lead to paralysis of the entire network.
5. It does not support flow-based control.
6. The reliability of data transmission is poor and packet loss is serious.
7. It has a single assembly and cannot be used in large and medium-sized networks, which has major limitations on network upgrades and expansion.
8. Inconvenient management and relatively high hardware failure rate.
Advantages of non-network management switches:
1. Low price and cost savings.
2. The number of ports is dense.
3. The user is flexible to use.
Advantages of network management switches
1. Large backplane bandwidth and faster data forwarding speed.
2. Flexible networking, using the access layer of large and medium-sized networks.
3. The ports provided are flexible, and different interface forms such as SFP, GE, fast Ethernet, Ethernet, etc. can be selected according to the application of the network.
4. Support VLAN division, users can divide areas for different applications, and effectively control and manage the network. Progress suppresses the broadcast storm.
5. The data throughput of the network management switch (Throughput) is large, the packet loss rate (PacketLoss) is small, and the delay (Latency) is low.
6. Data information flow can be controlled based on source, destination, and network segment.
7. Link aggregation allows switches and switches and switches and servers to be bound together through multiple Ethernet ports to achieve load balancing.
8. With ARP protection function, it can reduce network ARP spoofing.
9. With MAC address Binding.
10. The port mirroring function can copy the traffic and status of one port to another port of the switch for supervision.
11. The function of supporting DHCP.
12. The access control list can control IP data packets, such as restricting its traffic, access, and providing QoS, etc.
13. It has better security performance: all switches can perform MAC address filtering and MAC address locking, and Construct a static MAC forwarding table.
14. It can support IEEE 802.1Q and VLAN based on port technology. GVRP (GARP, VLAN Registration Protocol) and GMRP (GARP Multicast Registration Protocol) involved in IEEE 802.1Q VLAN are also widely supported.
15. With SNMP function, it can better manage and control the network.
16. It is easy to expand and flexible in application. It can be managed through network management software, and it can also be accessed remotely through its own access control. Increase the security and controllability of the network.
Disadvantages of
network management switches 1. Slightly more expensive than non-network management switches.
2. Compared with non-network management switches, the operation is more complicated and requires configuration.
Summary: As for which is better, it depends on which one is more suitable for your current network environment.
Well, the above content is a detailed introduction of the pros and cons of the network management switch and the non-network management switch of Feichang Technology, I hope it can be helpful to everyone! Feichang Technology , a professional manufacturer of optical transceivers, optical fiber transceivers, industrial switches, and protocol converters, independently researches and develops brands, welcome to come to understand and communicate.