CCNA Discovery 2, Chapter 3

3.3.3: A modular switch can have fixed ports as well as expansion slots. You could use an expansion slot to later upgrade to a higher-speed set of ports or fiber-optic modules. Managed switches allow the administrator to restrict access to ports, turn off a port, and monitor traffic for performance and security.

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