I'm expanding an office to another floor and installing a new 2724 or 2748 switch for the move.  Currently there is a 2724 switch using 20 ports.  My plan is to purchase a 2748 to replace the 2724, then move the 2724 to the new upstairs location.

 

For a short run, just one floor up, less than 100 feet total, is there an advantage to using fiber? 

 

As I understand it I will need a transcever for each switch? 

 

If the connection is faster using fiber to connect the switches, for this short run is it cost effective to do so?

 

Thanks!