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Store-and-Forward
Store-and-Forward is one type of packet-forwarding
techniques. A Store-and-Forward Ethernet Switch stores the
incoming frame in an internal buffer, do the complete error
checking before transmission. Therefore, no error packets
occurrence, it is the best choice when a network needs
efficiency and stability.
The Switch scans the destination address from the packet
header, searches the routing table provided for the incomi ng
port and forwards the packet, only if required. The fast
forwarding makes the switch attractive for connecting servers
directly to the network, thereby increasing throughput and
availability. However, the switch is most commonly used to
segment existing hubs, which nearly always improves overall
performance. A Ethernet Switch can be easily configured in
any Ethernet network environment to significantly boost
bandwidth using conventional cabling and adapters.
Due to the learning function of the Ethernet switch, the source
address and corresponding port number of each incoming
and outgoing packet are stored in a routing table. This
information is subsequently used to filter packets whose
destination address is on the same segment as the source
address. This confines network traffic to its respective domain,
reducing the overall load on the network.
The Switch performs "Store-and-forward" therefore, no error
packets occur. More reliably, it reduces the re-transmission
rate. No packet loss will occur.
Auto-Negotiation
The STP ports on the Switch have built-in "Auto-Negotiation."
This technology automatically sets the best possible
bandwidth when a connection is established with another
network device (usually at Power On or Reset). This is done
by detect the mo des and speeds at the second of both device
is connected and capable of. Both 10Base-T and
