Sw-ginza
TP-Link SG3216
Description
A part from the increasing need for more network ports for testing devices and so, I started to need a way to easyly manage different, maybe isolated or untrusted networks, as well as some ideas I would like to implement (like an auto-LAN for network boot and so) so finally decided to adquire a managed switch.
Although sometimes I think I was wrong with only 16port, this device has proven to be very good for my needs and the CLI interface mode is some Cisco-alike.
The hostName
No special meaning. The name of network equipment is usually a mnemonic indicatig its function switch and its location.
Role
Obvious: Network Core Switch to distribute networks along Ginza DC. Mainly:
- Trunk (Etherchannel) to core router
- VLAN management to easly change hosts from networks
- Differntiated networks for management, maintenance, …