Desktop Switching; Backbone Switching - NETGEAR XS708T Hardware Installation Manual

8-Port, 12-Port, and 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch

Desktop Switching

You can use the switch as a desktop switch to build a small network that provides up to 10 Gbps access to
a file server.
With 1G and 10G connections, the switch always functions in full-duplex mode. Any switch port that is
connected to a computer or file server can provide up to 20 Gbps bidirectional throughput.

Backbone Switching

You can use the switch as a backbone switch in a small network that gives users high-speed access to
servers and other network devices.
Figure 8. Backbone switching
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XS716T (or XS708T or XS712Tv2) switch
GS108T switch
S3300-28X-PoE+ switch
Wireless access points
Applications
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