SMC Networks SMC8506T Installation Manual page 23

an internal buffer, do the complete error checking before
transmission. Therefore, no error packets occurrence, it is the best
choice when a network needs efficiency and stability.
The Ethernet Switch scans the destination address from the packet-
header, searches the routing table provided for the incoming port and
forwards the packet, only if required. The fast forwarding makes the
switch attractive for connecting servers directly to the network,
thereby increasing throughput and availability. However, the switch
is most commonly used to segment existing hubs, which nearly
always improves overall performance. A Ethernet Switching can be
easily configured in any Ethernet network environment to
significantly boost bandwidth using conventional cabling and
adapters.
Due to the learning function of the Ethernet switching, the source
address and corresponding port number of each incoming and
outgoing packet are stored in a routing table. This information is
subsequently used to filter packets whose destination address is on
the same segment as the source address. This confines network traffic
to its respective domain, reducing the overall load on the network.
The Giga Switch performs "Store and forward" therefore, no error
packets occur. More reliably, it reduces the re-transmission rate. No
packet loss will occur.
Auto-Negotiation
The STP ports on the gigabit switch have built-in "Auto-negotiation".
This technology automatically sets the best possible bandwidth when
a connection is established with another network device (usually at
Power On or Reset). This is done by detect the modes and speeds at
the second of both device is connected and capable of, Both 10Base-
T and 100Base-TX devices can connect with the port in either Half-