Specifically we mean hardware. IT infrastructure hardware is made up of five basic components, which are:
- The router, which connects multiple networks.
- The hub or switch, which connects multiple devices within the network and orchestrates communication between them.
- The modem, which connects the network to the internet.
- Storage devices, which house data and can be accessed by authorized devices on the network.
- User access devices, which include computers, printers, tablets, and other interfaces that users use to connect with and access the network.