An Ethernet Switch is a device that connects multiple LAN segments and efficiently routes traffic between the source and destination. It provides increased security and better management while also allowing for full utilization of bandwidth. Ethernet switches are highly beneficial for packet-switching networks.
Technological advancements, like big data and cloud computing, have made internet access more accessible for personal, commercial, and industrial use. This has increased demand for new system designs, administrative skills, data management strategies, and Ethernet switches, driving growth in the Ethernet switch market. The demand for high-speed networks is driven by the growing number of internet users globally and the need to build efficient communication network infrastructures. In India, the number of internet users is expected to reach 500 million by June 2018, increasing the demand for faster internet services and Ethernet switches as an integral part of communication networks.
Market Players in the Ethernet Switches Industry:
1. Huawei Technologies
Huawei Technologies was established in 1987 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, China. It operates in over 170 countries and is engaged in providing information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. In 2022, Huawei released all-new CloudEngine HAM data center switches.
2. Arista Networks
Arista Networks was established in 2004 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, U.S. It operates in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe and is engaged in providing products and services to internet companies, cloud service providers, financial service organizations, and entertainment companies. In 2022, Arista Networks announced its 720XP series of switches.
3. Cisco
Cisco was established in 1984 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, United States. It operates in 75 countries and is engaged in providing IT products and services across five major technology areas like networking, security, collaboration, data centers, and the Internet of Things.
4. HP Enterprise
HP Enterprise was established in 2015 and is headquartered in Spring, Texas, U.S. It operates in 170 countries and works in storage, networking, containerization software, consulting, and support.
- New H3C Group
The New H3C Group was established in 2003 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China. It operates in 52 countries and is engaged in various industries, including electronics, information technology, manufacturing, and software.
- Juniper Networks
Juniper Networks was established in 1996 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, United States. It operates in more than 100 countries and is engaged in serving various industries, including global financial service providers, telecom companies, retail companies, government agencies, research, healthcare, and education institutions.
- Dell
Dell was established in 1984 and is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, U.S. It operates in 180 countries and is engaged in developing personal computers, network servers, data storage solutions, and software.
- Lenovo
Lenovo was established in 1984 and is headquartered in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, China. It operates in over 60 countries and is engaged in various industries, including computer, electronics, hardware, and mobile.
*Definition: An Ethernet switch is a networking device that connects multiple devices together in a local area network (LAN).
