[simona_student]

What is the difference between a server switch and a network switch(= workgroup hub?) ?

[feckit]

Is this for your homework?

[muckshifter]

Originally Posted by simona_student

What is the difference between a server switch and a network switch(= workgroup hub?) ?

£100

A switch generally contains more intelligence (and the higher price tag) than a hub.

Unlike hubs, network switches are capable of inspecting data packets as they are received, determining the source and destination device of each packet, and forwarding them appropriately. By delivering messages only to the connected device intended, a network switch conserves bandwidth of the network and offers, generally, better performance than a hub.

Do I get a gold star.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_switch

[feckit]

Originally Posted by muckshifter

Do I get a gold star.

Probably not, but simona_student might!





Oh Ok, just this once you get a Gold Star.

[simona_student]

Haha you guys are funny.

Thanks that was very helpful muckshifter!

Unfortunatelly there are no gold stars at university =( just me trying to design a good data network system for an office building, but I'll let you know on the mark I recieve and should I / it by 3? haha

[feckit]

Oh i used to love doing those "design a network for a building" exercises & always used to put to much kit in!