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Application Examples
The SMC6152L2 switch 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.
Collapsed Backbone
The SMC6152L2 switch is an excellent choice for Ethernet, Fast Ethernet,
and Gigabit Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in
the near future. In a basic stand-alone configuration, it can provide direct
full-duplex connections for up to 52 workstations or servers. When the
time comes for further expansion, just connect to another hub or switch
using one of the Fast Ethernet ports built into the front panel or a Gigabit
Ethernet port on a plug-in SFP transceiver.
In the figure below, the switch is operating as a collapsed backbone for a
small LAN. It is providing dedicated full-duplex connections to
workstations, power users, and servers.
Figure 2-1 Collapsed Backbone
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