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In addition, the phenomenal bandwidth delivered by Gigabit
Ethernet is the most cost-effective method to take advantage of
today and tomorrow's rapidly improving switching and routing
internetworking technologies. And with expected advances in the
coming years in silicon technology and digital signal processing
that will enable Gigabit Ethernet to eventually operate over
unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cabling, outfitting your network
with a powerful 1000-Mbps-capable backbone/server connection
creates a flexible foundation for the next generation of network
technology products.
Fast Ethernet Technology
The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity
of desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high
performance networks.
A number of high-speed LAN
technologies have been proposed to provide greater bandwidth and
improve client/server response times. Among them, 100BASE-T
(Fast Ethernet) provides a non-disruptive, smooth evolution from
the current 10BASE-T technology.
The non-disruptive and
smooth evolution nature, and the dominating potential market
base, virtually guarantee cost effective and high performance Fast
Ethernet solutions in the years to come.
100Mbps Fast Ethernet is a new standard specified by the IEEE
802.3 LAN committee. It is an extension of the 10Mbps Ethernet
standard with the ability to transmit and receive data at 100Mbps,
while maintaining the CSMA/CD Ethernet protocol. Since the
100Mbps Fast Ethernet is compatible with all other 10Mbps
Ethernet environments, it provides a straightforward upgrade and
takes advantage of the existing investment in hardware, software,
and personnel training.
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