48 Port PoE Switch Stacking: Do You Really Need It?
When network designers build their networks, there is a common problem that they may meet: whether to stack switches or not. Because, limited by the switch port counts, designers have to get more switches or stack switches to meet network build requirements. In the article, the stack of 48-port PoE switch will be used as examples to explore how to achieve optimized network performance through switch stacking, and when network designers need to stack their network switches. How to Decide Whether Switch Stacking Is Need? Switch stacking is to connect two or a group of network switches to form a single stack unit that can be managed in a simple way. In this way, available switch ports are increasing as well as management simplicity. For example, in an small business network (PoE is necessary), if 48 gigabit ports are needed, two 24-port gigabit PoE switches can be stacked to achieve the target. Of course, one 48 port PoE gigabit switch also can be used. However, whether to choose...