Uses

• Enterprise Access Layer

Connects end-devices (PCs, printers, VoIP phones)

Provides Gigabit connectivity to user desktops

PoE models power devices without external injectors

•  Edge Aggregation

Links access switches to distribution/core layer

1 Gb SFP uplinks to higher-tier switches

•  Converged Wired + Wireless Networks

Acts as a wireless controller for lightweight APs

Simplifies deployment with consistent policy enforcement

• Stacked Deployments

Multiple switches operate as one

Simplified single-IP management

Useful in wiring closets and campus environments

•  Secure Campus Networks

Enforces network access control for users/devices

Protects against rogue devices and unauthorized access