Enter the port speed in gigabits per second (Gbps) and the number of ports into the calculator to determine the switching capacity of a network switch. The calculator provides the total switching capacity in gigabits per second (Gbps).
Switching Capacity Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the switching capacity of a network switch.
SC = PS * PC
Variables:
- SC is the switching capacity (Gbps)
- PS is the port speed (Gbps)
- PC is the port count (number of ports)
To calculate the switching capacity, multiply the port speed by the number of ports on the switch.
What is Switching Capacity?
Switching capacity refers to the maximum amount of data that a network switch can process and forward in a given amount of time, typically measured in gigabits per second (Gbps). It is a critical specification for understanding the performance capabilities of a switch, especially in environments with high data traffic demands.
How to Calculate Switching Capacity?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Switching Capacity.
- First, determine the port speed (PS) in gigabits per second (Gbps).
- Next, determine the number of ports on the switch (PC).
- Next, gather the formula from above = SC = PS * PC.
- Finally, calculate the Switching Capacity (SC) in gigabits per second (Gbps).
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Port speed (PS) = 1 Gbps
Number of ports (PC) = 48
