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For a 750 m link between two buildings using G.657A1 single-mode fibre, you will need switches with SFP uplink ports and compatible single-mode SFP transceivers.A 1G LX/LH SFP (1310nm) should typically cover this distance, but make sure the SFP speci...
I'd focus on more than just the 16 ports. Check VLAN needs, uplink capacity, management features, and whether you'll add more devices later. If the network may grow, a little extra capacity now can save you from replacing the switch sooner.
I agree that CLI knowledge is still valuable, especially for understanding what a configuration change actually does. At the same time, learning automation alongside the fundamentals seems like the practical path forward. Tools can handle repetitive ...
I like the point that there isn’t a single path that works for everyone. In IT infrastructure, the same principle applies to networking because the right design depends on workload, scalability, security requirements, and the organisation’s long term...
