Lenovo

We Are Lenovo

At Lenovo, we lead in Intelligent Transformation.

We design technology with smart, intuitive features to transform the user experience.
At Lenovo, innovation isn't just what we do, it's part of our DNA. It doesn't just make us who we are, it flows through everything we do - from the smartphone in your pocket and light bulbs in your smart home to the servers in your data center. And beyond.

Our story began more than three decades ago with a team of eleven engineers in China. Today, we are a diverse group of forward thinkers and innovators in more than 160 countries, constantly re-imagining technology to make the world more interesting and to solve tough global challenges.

We are dedicated to transforming our customers' experience with technology - and how it, and they, interact with the world around us. We call this Intelligent Transformation. We are setting the stage for what's possible with technology shaped by Augmented Intelligence, capable of enhancing and elevating human capability.

We have a proven history of results with $43B in revenue, hundreds of millions of customers, and four devices sold per second. We owe our success to having:

The broadest range of connected devices, from smartphones to the data center.
Unmatched efficiency, driven by our scale and end-to-end control of our supply chain.
A highly adaptive multi-business strategy.
A rich, inclusive culture fostered by a diverse management team.

Our VIsion
At Lenovo, our vision is that we will create personal devices more people are inspired to own, a culture where more people aspire to join, and an enduring, trusted business that is well respected around the world.

This vision guides us in pursuit of our mission to become one of the world's greatest personal technology companies. We will accomplish this through:

Smart Devices - Lead in PCs and be respected for our product innovation and quality.
Convergence - Provide an ecosystem of smart devices, services and applications powered through the data center to help people connect to what really matters.
Culture - Be recognized as one of the best, most trusted, and admired companies to work for and do business with.

Here are just a few of the most popular Lenovo categories from CompSource:

Lenovo Notebooks

Lenovo Workstations

Lenovo Servers

Lenovo Computers

Lenovo Hard Drives

Lenovo Processors

We want this to be as easy and stress-free as possible. That's why we're offering to install everything for you. The expertly trained professionals from Buy It Installed provide high quality service and will get everything up and running with little to no hassle on your end.

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Learn more about Switches & Bridges

Network Switch Buying Guide

Connect Multiple Devices to a Network and Route Data to Designated Devices

What is a network switch and what does it do?

A network switch connects devices to a local area network (LAN) and allows the devices to communicate over the network. For example, you can connect computers, printers and servers to the same network switch and route data between them. Unlike an Ethernet hub, which transmits the same data through every output, a network switch sends data only to the devices designated to receive it. This improves the efficiency and potential throughput of the network.

Are there different types of network switches?

There are two main types of network switches, unmanaged and managed. The essential difference is the capability to configure the operation of a managed switch to customize and optimize network traffic for specific applications.

Unmanaged Switches

Offer plug-and-play functionality
Switch operation cannot be modified
CompSource offers desktop and rack-mount unmanaged switches

Managed Switches

Provide the ability to manage, prioritize and monitor LAN traffic
Offer one or more ways to modify switch operation
CompSource offers smart managed switches that feature an RJ45 console port and command line interface (CLI)

Where do you place network switches?

Network switches are usually placed on a desk or table, mounted on a wall, or mounted in a rack. CompSource offers unmanaged desktop switches (with metal or plastic housing) and both unmanaged and managed rack-mount switches with metal housing and a built-in PDU (Gigabit Ethernet Switch PDU Combos).

What is a Gigabit Ethernet Switch PDU Combo?

CompSource offers an exclusive line of unmanaged and managed Gigabit Ethernet switches that have Power over Ethernet (PoE).

Factors to Consider

Does your application require a managed switch?

If your application involves controlling network traffic, you will need the features of a managed switch. The following are some examples of tasks that require a managed switch:

Controlling access between departments within your LAN
Running many bandwidth-intensive applications simultaneously
Giving important data greater priority in your LAN

Improving the performance of a busy network
Implementing VoIP, wireless LANs or other advanced services

How many devices do you need to connect to your network?

Make sure you select a switch with enough Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet ports for the devices you want to connect to your network. If you think you'll add more devices in the future, choose a switch that will give your network room to grow.

Do you need to connect multiple network switches?

If you plan to connect multiple network switches, look for models with SFP uplink ports (also known as Mini-GBIC ports). SFP uplink ports are connection points for SFP (small form-factor pluggable) modules that allow the switch to uplink to other switches using optical fiber cabling.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) uses existing network cables to power connected devices, such as VoIP phones, wireless access points and surveillance cameras. If you need this functionality, look for a switch with Gigabit Ethernet ports that support PoE. Make sure the power per port (in watts) and the total power budget of the PoE ports meet the needs of your electronic devices.

CompSource will educate and help make this process enjoyable and easy.

Whether you're planning on using your network for basic home tasks or enterprise level security. You can tell our trained sales professionals your needs, and we'll make custom recommendations to suit your specifications and budget. Our reps have extensive knowledge and love to share. We educate, not sell, CompSource makes sure you buy what you need and not waste money on what you don't. As with every decision we never push, it's up to you when, and if you make a purchase.

CompSource has a great technical staff that can help with a solution for your exact needs.

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