Good afternoon, I am a net worker friend.
As a C player in the work of network workers, it is difficult not to be noticed.
When buying a switch, although many low-level network workers do not have permission, after a few years, they will always have this permission.
How to choose a good switch should be judged according to the specific needs of enterprises and departments. If you want to know the specific judgment criteria, you can also refer to this article: "The Most Complete Purchasing Guide for Network Equipment (Cost-Effective Version) "
The standard of "good" is relative, and the one that suits you is the best.
However, how to judge a suitable switch requires a lot of external information. For example, which brand of switch should you buy without stepping on thunder and making mistakes?
Today, I will share a list of high-quality switch brands in 2023, and I will plant grass for you.
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01 Quickly understand the switch
A switch is a network device used for electrical (optical) signal forwarding. The more common switches include ethernet switches, fiber optic switches, telephone voice switches, etc.
Traditional switches are essentially multi-port bridges with flow control capabilities, ie traditional (Layer 2) switches.
Introducing the routing technology into the switch can complete the network layer routing selection, so it is called three-layer switching, which is the new development of the switch.
The working principle of the switch (two-layer switching) is the same as that of the bridge. It is a networking device that works at the link layer. Each port of it has a bridging function. Each port can be connected to a LAN or a high-performance website or server. The port, which learns about the device connection of each port through self-learning, is controlled by a dedicated processor and forwards information through the control management bus.
Switches can be divided into wide area switches and local area network switches according to different working positions.
A wide-area switch is a device that completes the information exchange function in a communication system, and it is used in the data link layer.
The switch has multiple ports, and each port has a bridging function, which can be connected to a local area network or a high-performance server or workstation. In fact, switches are sometimes called multiport bridges.
A network switch is a device for expanding the network, which can provide more connection ports in the subnet to connect more computers. With the development of the communication industry and the advancement of the national economy informatization, the network switch market has shown a steady upward trend.
It is cost-effective, highly sensitive, relatively simple, and easy to implement.
The appearance of a switch is not much different from that of a hub. Because the two ends of the communication need to transmit information, and the information to be transmitted is sent to the corresponding router that meets the required standards through equipment or manually, this technology is the switch technology.
Analyzing in a broad sense, the equipment that implements the information exchange function in the communication system is the switch.
For more interesting interpretations, you can jump to: " How to use a story to tell the difference between a router and a switch?" "
02 Top 10 Switch Brands in 2023
Relying on big data technology, comprehensive brand strength, product sales, user reputation, netizen voting and nearly a hundred indicators, finally selected the top ten switch brand rankings in 2023.
01 Switch brand--Huawei
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., established in 1987, is headquartered in Longgang District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province.
In 2021, the net profit will reach 113.7 billion yuan. Huawei is the world's leading provider of information and communication technology (ICT) solutions. Cloud computing and other fields have established end-to-end solution advantages, providing competitive ICT solutions, products and services for operator customers, enterprise customers and consumers, and are committed to realizing the future information society and building a better full connection world.
02 switch brand - Cisco
Cisco is the world's leading provider of network solutions. Cisco's name is taken from San Francisco (San Francisco), where there is a world-famous Golden Gate Bridge. It can be said that relying on its own technology and a deep understanding of the network economic model, Cisco has become one of the successful practitioners of network applications.
At the same time, Cisco is committed to building an unimpeded "bridge" between networks for countless enterprises, and uses its keen insight, rich industry experience, and advanced technology to help enterprises transform network applications into strategic assets, fully Tap the power of the network to gain a competitive advantage.
03Switch brand--New H3C
H3C, as a leader in digital solutions, is committed to becoming a trustworthy partner for customers in business innovation and digital transformation.
As a core enterprise under Tsinghua Unigroup, H3C has continuously improved the level of digital and intelligent empowerment through the in-depth layout of the entire industrial chain of "core-cloud-network-edge-device".
New H3C has comprehensive digital infrastructure capabilities in chip, computing, storage, network, 5G, security, and terminals, and provides cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, industrial Internet, information security, intelligent connection, edge computing, etc. One-stop digital solutions and end-to-end technical services.
At the same time, H3C is also the exclusive provider of HPE® servers, storage and technical services in China.
04Switch brand--Ruijie
Ruijie Networks is a data communication solution brand. Ruijie Networks adheres to the road of independent research and development, and uses "scenario innovation" to create a unique development path in the highly competitive network equipment market. Since its inception, Ruijie Networks has defined its mission to "promote the development of network technology, closely follow the wave of network applications, integrate technology and applications, and promote social progress."
05Switch brand-Pulian
On May 11, 2000, Pulian Technology Co., Ltd. was registered and established in Nanshan Bureau of Shenzhen Market Supervision Administration. The company's business scope includes development, sales and technical consulting services: TP-LINK products cover Ethernet, wireless LAN, broadband access, Power line communication, security monitoring, in addition to the existing core areas of transmission, switching, routing, etc., are vigorously expanding smart home, data storage, network security and other fields.
06Switch brand--JUNIPER NETWORKS
Juniper Networks is committed to transforming the network business model. As the world's leading provider of networking and security solutions, Juniper Networks has always paid close attention to customers who rely on the network for strategic benefits. The company's customers come from all walks of life around the world, including major network operators, enterprises, government agencies, and research and educational institutions.
07Switch brand--Aruba
Founded in 2002, Aruba is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with operations in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Aruba is a NASDAQ listed company and a Russell 2000® Index company.
Aruba (Anyetong Network Technology (China) Co., Ltd.) As a leader in globally distributed enterprise networks, its award-winning campus, branch office/teleworker product portfolio and mobile solutions enable users to work wherever they are, no matter what device they use. Streamline operations and secure access to all corporate applications and services, anywhere or on any network, dramatically improving efficiency and reducing capital and operating costs.
08 switch brand - ZTE
ZTE Corporation is the world's leading provider of integrated communication solutions and the largest listed company in China for communication equipment.
The main products include: 2G/3G/4G/5G wireless base stations and core networks, IMS, fixed network access and bearer, optical networks, chips, high-end routers, smart switches, government and enterprise networks, big data, cloud computing, data centers, Mobile phones and home terminals, smart cities, ICT services, and signal transmission equipment for aviation, railways and urban rail transit.
09 switch brand--NETGEAR
The world's leading enterprise network solutions and an advocate of digital home network applications. NETGEAR Inc. (Nasdaq stock code: NTGR) was established in January 1996. It has been committed to network technology innovation and focused on product reliability. And ease of use, providing global business enterprise users and home individual users with easy-to-use high-quality network solutions.
Netgear is headquartered in San Jose, California (San Jose, CA), and has established branches in 25 countries around the world. Its products are sold in 28,000 retail terminals around the world through 37,000 distributors.
For individual consumers, Netgear provides high-performance, high-reliability and easy-to-use home networks. Home storage, digital media and other products enable consumers to easily access the Internet.
For enterprise users, Netgear provides powerful data storage, security, switching, and wireless solutions for their IT infrastructure without spending huge costs. At the same time, Netgear is also providing network products for the world's top operators, helping operators build digital homes for their users.
10 Switch Brand--D-Link
Jiangmen Youxun Technology Co., Ltd. is a scientific and technological innovation company focusing on Internet applications and combining with traditional industries. It has been committed to providing efficient, intelligent and convenient management application software for modern enterprises, improving the overall efficiency and business competitiveness of enterprises. At the same time, it is a private technology enterprise specializing in the research, development, application and maintenance of medical information management software.
We insist on crafting every detail of each product in the spirit of being responsible to the society, customers and enterprises, providing high-quality products and services for the society, and creating value for customers.
Organizations across geographies and industries recognize that the network is the digital nervous system of modern IT infrastructures, and they are investing accordingly.
Continued expansion of data center switching capacity at hyperscale and other major cloud providers, as well as healthy refresh cycles for enterprise campuses and branch offices.
Finishing: Lao Yang 丨 10-year senior network engineer, more network workers to improve dry goods, please pay attention to the official account: Network Engineer Club