Switches

Summary In 2026, the "best" spine-leaf switch is the one that matches role (leaf vs spine), growth path (100G → 400G), and operational reality (optics + cabling + visibility)-not the one with the loudest spec sheet. Two shapes dominate most real deployments: 32×100G QSFP28 spine b...

Read this firstly If you're choosing between H3C S9850-32H and H3C S9855-48CD8D, don't start with "which is newer?"-start with what role the switch must play in your fabric. Pick S9850-32H when you need a clean, 32×100G-class building block for a 100G spine / agg...

Intro Ethernet switch port types define the performance, scalability, and architecture of modern networks. RJ45 ports serve access-layer copper connections; SFP/SFP+ ports enable flexible 1G/10G uplinks; SFP28 delivers 25G for modern data centers; QSFP+ and QSFP28 support high-density ...