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Figure 4b: logical view of traffic flows for NAS application
As show in figure 4b, Fast Path Technology on the 4108gl is ideal for NAS applications.
connecting the NAS head to the same module as the application servers as shown in Figure
4a, the 4108gl with Fast Path Technology provides media speed connections for NAS file
transfers to and from the servers without crossing the central switching fabric!
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