Do Managed/Unmanaged Switch Really need to have their Cabinets/Racks?
- by Googooboyy
Hi guys, I'm new to managed switches and I recently inquired an IT consultant to setup my new office network.
For the records, the new office network spans 2 floors, thus he recommended utilising ONE managed switch with a rack/cabinet housing, and the rest using unmanaged switches.
Anyways, my main question is: does a managed switch really need to be housed on a rack, or in its own cabinet, to function efficiently?
Btw, what are the pros/cons of having a rack/cabinet?