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1. Introduction
This chapter introduces the CrossFire 8730 Switch. You will also find detailed
information about the front and back panel as well as lists of features and
specifications.
About the CrossFire 8730
The CrossFire 8730 Switch is designed specifically to reduce the costs and
complexity of migrating from Token-Ring to Fast Ethernet. The switch provides
twenty Token-Ring ports and four Fast Ethernet ports.
The CrossFire 8730 Switch effectively connects Token-Ring workgroups to Fast
Ethernet and gives the benefit of LAN (Local Area Network) switching to eliminate
congestion and maximise bandwidth.
The CrossFire 8730 Switch supports translational bridging for all key network
protocols (SNA, IP, IPX, NetBios), all native Token-Ring features, including
source routing and VLAN tagging (IEEE 802.1Q), and all network speeds for both
standard Token-Ring (16/4 Mbps) and Ethernet (10/100 Mbps).
STACK-LINK
TX
RX
ATTACH
MANAGEMENT
PWR
DIAG
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Figure 1. CrossFire 8730 Fast Ethernet Translation Switch
CrossFire 8730 Switch Installation Guide, DOC-7046 v. 1.2
STATUS
FAULT
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ERR
RST
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CrossFire 8730
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ACT
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100
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LINK
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FAST ETHERNET
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Fast Ethernet Translation Switch
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ACT
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LINK
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