LevelOne GSW-1676, User Manual

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Application Examples
The GSW-1676 and GSW-2476 are not only designed to segment your
network, but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network
connections. Some typical applications are described below.
Collapsed Backbone
The GSW-1676 and GSW-2476 are an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet,
Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet installations where significant growth
is expected in the near future. In a basic stand-alone configuration, the
switches can provide direct full-duplex connections for up to 16 or 24
workstations or servers. You can easily build on this basic configuration,
adding direct full-duplex connections to workstations or servers. When the
time comes for further expansion, just connect to another hub or switch
using one of the Gigabit Ethernet ports built into the front panel, or a
Gigabit Ethernet port on a plug-in SFP transceiver.
In the figure below, the GSW-2476 is operating as a collapsed backbone
for a small LAN. It is providing dedicated 10 Mbps full-duplex
connections to workstations, 100 Mbps full-duplex connections to power
users, and 1 Gbps full-duplex connections to servers.
Figure 2-1 Collapsed Backbone
Servers
1 Gbps
Workstations
100 Mbps
Workstations
10 Mbps
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Link/Act
Power
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1000
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level GSW-2476 24 Port Gigabit w 4 Port SFP Web Smart Switch
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Shared SFP Port