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Chapter 6.
Applications
The Switch provides segmented network architecture. When a port is connected to an end-node, or to a device that breaks up
the collision domain (e.g., another switch, bridge or router), the attached device has access to the full bandwidth provided by
that port.
Bridging Functions
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The Switch provides fully transparent bridging functions which automatically learn node addresses,
which are subsequently used to filter and forward all traffic based on the destination address. When traffic passes between
devices attached to the same shared collision domain, those packets are filtered from the switch. But when traffic must be
passed between unique segments (i.e., different ports on the switch), a temporary link is set up between the switch ports which
need to pass this traffic, via the high-speed switching fabric.
Flexible Configuration
–This Switch is not only designed to segment your network, but also to provide a wide range of options
in setting up network connections. It can be used as a simple stand-alone switch; or can be connected with standard hub,
switches, or other network interconnection devices in various configurations. Some of the common applications for the Switch
are described in this chapter.
Switch Used as Collapsed Backbone for Starter Network
This Switch is an excellent choice for new Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the near future. You
can easily build on this basic configuration, adding direct full-duplex connections to workstations or servers (i.e., up to 20 Mbps
or even 200 Mbps of dedicated bandwidth per node).Then, when the time comes for further expansion, just daisy-chain any
IEEE 802.3 or IEEE 802.3u compliant switch or hub. This Switch can also be easily integrated with upper-level protocol devices
you later add into the network.
