Troubleshooting FlowchartThe figure below shows the procedure for troubleshooting a power module.Power module troubleshooting flowchartProcedure1. Use a multimeter to measure the input voltage of the power module, and ch...
How Do I Split a Stack?If a stack is not required, split the stack to restore the member switches to standalone switches.Splitting a Stack of CE12800, CE12800E, and CE16800 Switches1. Disable the stack function. After the stack fu...
Why are network cables limited to 100 meters? Most network engineers have experienced network wiring, right? Whether it is category 5 twisted pair, or category 6 twisted pair, the transmission distance is ...
1. Frequently Used Fault Information Collection CommandsBasic Informationdisplay diagnostic-information This command is primarily used to collect basic system information,integrating the output of multiple commonly useddispla...
OverviewThere are two main stacking connection methods: stacking card stacking and service port stacking. Stacking card stacking requires the purchase of dedicated stacking cards and stacking cables. Although this method is more e...
Difference between campus switch and data center switchTypical NetworkingData Center ScenarioCampus ScenarioBusiness ModelFlat, Layer 2 networkingVertical traffic dominancePhysical tree, multi-level networkingLogical flattening, L...
S6700 series switches naming conventionsThe device name in this figure is used as an example and does not represent a specific device.The uplink and downlink ports mentioned in this document refer to the recommended usage of ...
POE vs POE+ vs UPoEIf you’re new to networking, you might be wondering what in the world is the difference between PoE, PoE+ and UPoE switches. And, why should I care?With numerous variations of series, port counts, sizes, an...
In the intricate world of modern networking, integrating a PoE switch has elevated the indispensability of PoE technology, allowing both power and data transmission through a single cable to devices such as IP cameras, V...
Power and data can be delivered simultaneously over Ethernet connections, thanks to a ground-breaking technology called Power over Ethernet (PoE). This approach greatly lowers expenses while streamlining network equipment installa...
There are currently many models of SFP+ optical modules on the market, such as SFP-10G-SR optical modules for multi-mode transmission, SFP-10G-LR optical modules for single-mode transmission, and SFP-10G-LR optical modules that ca...
In the realm of networking, the efficiencyandreliability of your infrastructure hinge on the strategic deployment of switches. Among various configurations, the concept of switch stacking—particularly with Cisco switches—stan...