The managed switch allows users to log in to the switch and adjust the setting parameters, so as to manage, configure and monitor the network in a variety of ways. They can also provide better control over how data is transmitted and who can access it. Managed switches usually provide SNMP protocol (Simple Network Management Protocol), enabling users to enable monitoring of the status of the switch and each port, as well as providing traffic throughput, network error information, port status and other statistical information.
However, the unmanaged switch can be understood as a plug-and-play switch, which can realize mutual communication between LANs without user intervention.
The main difference between the managed switch and the unmanaged switch is their management mode. For the managed switch, the network administrator can control, manage and prioritize the LAN traffic more flexibly.
Unmanaged switches are cheap and easy to accept, while the price of managed switches is relatively expensive due to their many functions. So how do we choose between the unmanaged switch and the managed switch? Generally, it can be judged from the following three aspects:
1. Scalability: Is the future business and network planning to expand? If so, you may need managed switches that can be manually configured and have scalability.
2. Performance and speed: If you want to minimize the initial investment, the unmanaged switch is the best choice. However, if you often need to transmit a large amount of data, it is better to choose the managed switches.
3. Security: Although the data transmitted through the network is limited, the information may be sensitive and you do not want it to be tampered with. In this case, the managed switch is the best choice.
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