Transition Networks SM24-100SFP-AH, Installation Manual

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Network Planning
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Application Examples
The SM24-100SFP-AH 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 in the following pages.
Collapsed Backbone
The SM24-100SFP-AH is an excellent choice for mixed 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 to
workstations or servers. When the time comes for further expansion, just connect to
another switch using one of the SFP ports 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 100 Mbps full-duplex connections to workstations and
1000 Mbps full-duplex connections to power users and servers.
Figure 2-1. Collapsed Backbone
Server
1000 Mbps
Full Duplex
Workstation
1000 Mbps
Full Duplex
SM24-100SFP-AH
24 100BASE-X SFP Ports 2 10/100/1000 RJ-45 Ports 2 Gigabit Combo Ports
Workstation
100 Mbps
Full Duplex
Workstation
100 Mbps
Full Duplex
Workstation
100 Mbps
Full Duplex