8CriticalfeaturesnextgenerationKVMswitchingandextensionsystemsshouldoffer
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8CriticalfeaturesnextgenerationKVMswitchingandextensionsystemsshouldoffer
Because Layer 4 devices enable you to establish priorities for network traf c based on application, you can
assign a high priority to packets belonging to vital in-house applications, such as e-mail and video conferencing,
with different forwarding rules for low-priority packets such as generic HTTP-based Internet traf c.
Layer 4 switches also provide an effective wire-speed security shield for your network because any company- or
industry-speci c protocols can be con ned to only authorized switched ports or users. This security feature is
often reinforced with traf c ltering and forwarding features.
Speed vs. Capability As the layers increase in switches, so does the CPU power and processing time (latency) of
the switch. The trade-off for more control and capabilities in a higher layer switch is less speed and increased
power consumption. Lower layer switches are faster and use less processing power. Choosing a switch that
matches your network needs creates maximum networking ef ciency.
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