Switch VIDI-G1601 16x 1000Mb/s 1x SFP 1000Mb/s

• Communication between 16 network devices
• One SFP socket compatible with ViDi-FZW-SFP inserts
• 10/100/1000 Mbps
• LEDs indicating connection status
• Bandwidth up to 34 Gbps

A switch is a key element in the construction of local networks, enabling fast and efficient data transfer between network devices such as computers, printers, servers, Wi-Fi access points, etc. Its main task is to transmit data packets from one device to another within a local network (LAN). The switch has Gigabit Ethernet. This is a more advanced speed that offers data transfer speeds of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps). The SFP port allows you to install a dedicated SFP insert, which allows you to connect optical fiber and transmit data through it. Fiber optics as a transmission medium allows data to be transmitted over a longer length than standard Ethernet connections over twisted pairs of copper.

Switches in a standard housing are intended for installation in RACK type ICT housings. These are switches typically in a metal housing with the option of mounting special cabinet handles.

The switch uses the Gigabit Ethernet standard, which guarantees high data transfer efficiency. Thanks to this standard, the user has transfer speeds of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps up to 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps), which ensures smooth and stable communication in the network. This speed is ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications such as transferring large files or streaming high-quality video.

The SFP port in network devices allows the installation of special SFP inserts that are intended for connection to fiber optic networks. Compared to traditional twisted-pair copper cables, optical fiber offers much higher data transmission speeds and the ability to transmit signals over much longer distances without loss of quality. Additionally, optical fiber is resistant to electromagnetic interference. Thanks to this, solutions based on SFP fibers are becoming more and more popular in advanced computer networks.

The switch has high-class overvoltage protection up to 6 kV and ESD protection up to 8 kV, which can briefly connect the overvoltage to ground, thus protecting the rest of the system. Such surges can be caused by a variety of factors, including lightning, power grid surges, and induced voltages in circuits.