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segments. The switch, without interfering with any other segments,
automatically forwards traffic that needs to go from one segment to
another. By doing this the total network capacity is multiplied, while
still maintaining the same network cabling and adapter cards.
For Fast Ethernet networks, a switch is an effective way of eliminating
problems of chaining hubs beyond the “two-repeater limit.” A switch can
be used to split parts of the network into different collision domains,
making it possible to expand your Fast Ethernet network beyond the
205-meter network diameter limit for 100BASE-TX networks. Switches
supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast
Ethernet are also ideal for bridging between the existing 10Mbps
networks and the new 100Mbps networks.
Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over the previous
generation of network bridges, which were characterized by higher
latencies. Routers have also been used to segment local area networks,
but the cost of a router, the setup and maintenance required make
routers relatively impractical. Today switches are an ideal solution to
most kinds of local area network congestion problems.
Features
The Switches were designed for easy installation and high performance
in an environment where traffic on the network and the number of user
increase continuously.
These Switches provide immediate access to a rapidly growing network
through a wide range of user-reliable functions.
The Switches are ideal for deployment with multiple high-speed servers
for shared bandwidth 10Mbps or 100Mbps workgroups. With the highest
bandwidth 200Mbps (100Mbps full-duplex mode), any port can provide
workstations with a congestion-free data pipe for simultaneous access
to the server.
The Switches are expandable by cascading two or more switches
together. As all ports support 200Mbps, the Switches can be cascaded
from any port and to any number of switches.
