Ethernet Switches

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Power Every Connection in Your Network

Island Electrical Supply carries a wide selection of ethernet switches from leading manufacturers including Ubiquiti, HPE, Cisco, TP-Link, and D-Link. Whether you need a compact desktop switch for a small office or a rack mounted Layer 3 switch for a campus deployment, our inventory covers every use case.

Best for: IT teams deploying or upgrading wired network infrastructure across offices, campuses, and data centers.

Shop by Switch Type

Different environments call for different switch capabilities. Choose the right type for your deployment:

  • Managed Switches for full control over VLANs, QoS, and traffic policies
  • PoE Switches to power access points, cameras, and VoIP phones over ethernet

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Choosing the Right Switch

Consider port count, PoE budget, management features, and uplink speed when selecting a switch. Layer 2 switches handle basic forwarding, while Layer 3 switches add inter-VLAN routing for larger networks. For help sizing a deployment, contact our team for expert guidance and volume pricing.

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Qualifying orders ship free. Need help selecting the right switch for your network? Our team offers expert guidance and volume pricing for large deployments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a managed and unmanaged switch?

An unmanaged switch works out of the box with no configuration. A managed switch lets you control VLANs, QoS, port mirroring, IGMP snooping, and other advanced features through a web interface or CLI. Managed switches are recommended for business networks that need segmentation and monitoring.

How many ports do I need on a network switch?

Count all wired devices (computers, printers, access points, cameras, phones) and add 20-30% for growth. Common sizes are 8-port for small offices, 24-port for medium deployments, and 48-port for larger networks. You can also stack or cascade switches to add capacity.

What is PoE and do I need it on my switch?

Power over Ethernet (PoE) sends electrical power along with data through a standard ethernet cable. If you have wireless access points, IP cameras, or VoIP phones, a PoE switch eliminates the need for separate power adapters at each device. Check each device's wattage requirements against the switch's total PoE budget.