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Figure 1-4: Summit family used in a backbone configuration
The Summit2 on each ßoor is connected to the backbone Summit1 using a 1 Gbps,
full-duplex link. Using Gigabit Ethernet as a backbone technology removes bottlenecks
by providing scalable bandwidth, low-latency, high-speed data switching.
As well as providing a fast-switched backbone between Ethernet LANs, Gigabit
Ethernet-equipped Þle servers and devices may be directly attached to the Summit1,
providing improved performance to the Ethernet desktop.
Internet
Workstations
Workgroup
hubs
Regional wiring closet
Regional wiring closet
Gigabit Ethernet risers
Power workgroup
Backbone
PCs
1st floor
2nd floor
3rd floor
4th floor
Workgroup
switches
PCs
Router
Meshed campus backbone
Workstations
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