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DGS-1100/ME Metro Ethernet Managed Switch CLI Reference Guide
The switch acts as a high-speed selective bridge between the individual 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.
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