SMC Networks 8612T2 FICHE, Installation Manual

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Application Examples
The TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 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
This switch is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet, Fast Ethernet or
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 12 workstations or servers. When the
time comes for further network expansion, you can easily build on this
basic configuration by adding Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet links
directly to one or more workgroup switches.
In the figure below, this switch is operating as a collapsed backbone for a
small LAN. It is providing dedicated 20 Mbps full-duplex connections to
workstations, 200 Mbps full-duplex connections to power users, and
2 Gbps full-duplex connections to servers.
Figure 2-1. Collapsed Backbone
Servers
2 Gbps
Full Duplex
Workstations
200 Mbps
Full Duplex
Workstations
20 Mbps
Full Duplex
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