NETWORK PLANNING
INTRODUCTION
TO SWITCHING
A network switch allows simultaneous transmission of multiple
packets; it can partition a network more efficiently than bridges
or routers. Therefore the switch has been recognized as one of
the most important devices for today’s networking technology.
When performance bottlenecks are caused by congestion at the
network access point such as file server, the device can be
connected directly to a switched port. And, by using full-duplex
mode, the bandwidth of the dedicated segment can be doubled
to maximize throughput.
When networks are based on repeater (hub) technology, the
distance between end stations is limited by a maximum hop
count. However, a switch can subdividing the network into
smaller and more manageable segments, and linking them to
the larger network than it turns the hop count back to zero and
removes the limitation.
A switch can be easily configured in any Ethernet, Fast Ethernet,
or Gigabit Ethernet network to significantly increase bandwidth
while using conventional cabling and network cards.
APPLICATION
EXAMPLES
The GEL2P-ESW10G Switch implements 8 Gigabit Ethernet TP
ports with auto MDIX and 2 slots for the removable SFP module
(GEL2P-ESW10G port 10) which supports comprehensive types
of fiber connection, such as LC and BiDi-LC modules. It is 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.
The switch is suitable for the following applications.
Remote site application is used in Enterprise or SMB
Peer-to-peer application is used in two remote offices
Office network
High Performance Requirement environment
Advance Security for network safety application
Suitable for data/ voice and video conference application
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