Catalyst vs Nexus — when to use each?
Catalyst lines target campus/enterprise access-aggregation; Nexus targets data center fabrics. Compare Ready PIDs in each family rather than assuming feature parity.
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When to use Huawei CloudEngine in leaf-spine?
When the design needs DC port speeds and CloudEngine evidence-backed PIDs from the data center category.
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How should I size switch uplinks?
Sum expected east-west and north-south traffic with growth margin; uplink speed must exceed sustained closet load.
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What is the difference between 10G and 1G switch ports?
1G ports suit classic access copper; 10G ports (Base-T or SFP+) raise uplink/server capacity and optics cost. Match media to distance and existing plant.
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