Continuing the series of blogs posts on the most representative technologies to consider when selecting switches, this time we look at VLAN technology. VLANs arose from the need to isolate different stations operating on the same physical local network. In addition, VLANs isolate different broadcast domains and help stations to avoid support excessive broadcast traffic, saving bandwidth and...
The Spanning Tree algorithm in Switching: a link between reliable and efficient networks
In the boundless realm of telecommunications, making sure networks run efficiently and undisturbed is crucial. Today, we are going to focus on the fascinating Spanning Tree algorithm (STP) and its relationship with switching. We will find out how this unsung hero keeps our networks free from loops and running smoothly. The evolution of the Spanning Tree Protocol STP was developed by Radia...
The role of communications in the mining sector
In complex mine scenarios, where machinery roars, dust rises and darkness reigns, communications become essential tool to shine light on safety and efficiency. Not only that, but they support coordination, decision-making and the well-being of workers. For instance, inside a mine, communications are used to connect construction vehicles and set up an information exchange network. When...
Switches: Link Aggregation Techniques
Continuing our series of blog posts on the most representative technologies to consider when selecting switches, we will now address port & link aggregation technologies. Historical background on port & link aggregation In the evolution of Ethernet standards, each new generation typically saw a tenfold increase in capacity compared to the previous one: 10 megabits/s, 100Mbits/s,...
Observability in IT networks
In the ever-changing world of IT networks, observability has become crucial to ensure computer networks run safely and efficiently. The ability to understand and monitor the internal states of a system in real time has become essential in areas as wide-ranging as software development and system management. The term "observability" first appeared in Rudolf Kalman’s control theory and refers to...
The importance of sequencing power domains in electronics
There is a clear trend in the electronics industry for integration, allowing for more compact and efficient designs. More and more, electronics manufacturers are making their chips smaller, including more components within their chips and extending the feature range. This can be seen in highly integrated microcontrollers (with the introduction of SiP, System-in-Package), massive functionality...
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