Network Switches

[MusicisMattz]

Thanks to all those who helped me in my previous networking conundrums, however I have one (hopefully final) question regarding Gigabit Ethernet Switches; does the internal ethernet core require specialist switches or are they more or less universal?

I have a reel of solid core shielded ethernet and was dismayed at the lack of info regarding the compatibility of solid/stranded core wires in switch info...

Am I really such a giant noob?

[Oshino Shinobu]

They're pretty much universal. There's not a huge difference between solid or stranded core for most applications, and switches will work with both types. 

 

EDIT: Unless you're making cables or cabling into walljacks, the only major difference you need to consider is that stranded cables are more flexible than solid core. Personally, I prefer solid core as it's just easier to work with for making cables and running to walljacks. Performance and compatibility wise, there is no difference.