VLAN assignment question

[alexanderthazhayil]

Hello:

We are planning to replace old Cisco 3560 and 4505 switches. (currently I have a single voice vlan and data vlan).

Is it a good idea to create multiple vlans (ex: voice vlan, printers on another vlan, security camera on separate vlan etc)etc?

Currently I have 260 cisco phones, 320 computers and 15 network printers and 32 IP security cameras. ( all in 5 floors)

Alexander Thazhayil

[rvarelac]

Hi Alex , 

I would say yes! , It is a good idea to segregate the traffic types into VLANs , that way you will improve the QoS of the video and voice devices and add an extra layer of security to the switch. 

If your network design allow it , you can create separate VLANs for every type of traffic.

You can also create one VLAN per floor to separate the broadcast domains. 

Hope it helps

-Randy-

[neofit.solovan]

It's highly recommended to do so.

You should use a vlan for each service (phones, computers and printers with client isolation off, and cctv).