Each port on a modernswitchcreates a separatecollision domain. This allows multiple devices to communicate simultaneously without collisions on different ports.
Step-by-Step Breakdown:
* Collision Domain:
* Acollision domainis a network segment where data packets can collide if two devices send packets simultaneously.
* On a switch, each port creates aseparate collision domain, so collisions only occur if two devices connected to the same port (through a hub, for instance) try to send data at the same time.
* Switches vs Hubs:Unlike hubs, which have one large collision domain, switches isolate collisions to individual ports, improving performance.
Juniper Reference:
* Switch Port Behavior: In Juniper switches, each port operates in its own collision domain, enhancing network efficiency by reducing the chances of packet collisions.