SMC Networks TigerSwitch 10 SMC6724L3, Руководство по установке

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Application Examples
The TigerSwitch 10/100 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
The TigerSwitch 10/100 is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet and
Fast 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. When the time comes
for further expansion, just cascade the switch to an Ethernet or Fast
Ethernet hub or switch, or link to another workgroup using a Gigabit
connection.
In the figure below, the switch is operating as a collapsed backbone for a
small LAN. It is providing dedicated 20 Mbps full-duplex connections to
workstations and 200 Mbps full-duplex connections to power users and
servers.
Figure 2-1. Collapsed Backbone
Servers
200 Mbps
Full Duplex
Workstations
200 Mbps
Full Duplex
Workstations
20 Mbps
Full Duplex
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