SMC Networks 6924MT, Installation Manual

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Figure 1-3. Optional Modules
Switch Architecture
The TigerStack employs a high-speed switching fabric. This design allows
for simultaneous transport of multiple packets at low latency on all ports. It
also uses store-and-forward switching to ensure maximum data integrity. In
this mode, the entire packet must be received into a port buffer and checked
for validity before being forwarded. This prevents errors from being
propagated throughout the network. This switch also features full-duplex
capability on all ports, which effectively doubles the bandwidth of each
connection.
This TigerStack can be used in a standalone configuration, or can be stacked
up to four high to form a single logical switch with up to 104 ports. When
stacked, the 9.6 Gbps stack backplane provides enough bandwidth for the
most demanding environment. Moreover, you can use a 100 Mbps
single-mode fiber module for connecting to a remote site, or a Gigabit
module for a high-speed backbone connection.
100Base-FX-SC Extender Module
SMC6900FSC
100Base-FX-SC Singlemode Module
SMC6900FSSC
100BASE-FX Multimode Fiber Module
SMC6900G
SMC6900GLSC
SMC6900GT
100BASE-FX Single-Mode Fiber Module
1000BASE-SX Gigabit Module 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Module
1000BASE-T Gigabit Module Stack Module