Backbone Application
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1.2.2 Bridg ing Exa m ple
In this example, the NSW connects different company departments (
backbone. It can alleviate bandwidth contention and eliminate server and network bottlenecks. All
users that need high bandwidth can connect to high-speed department servers via the NSW. You can
provide a super-fast uplink connection by using a Gigabit Ethernet/mini-GBIC port on the NSW.
Moreover, the NSW eases supervision and maintenance by allowing network managers to centralize
multiple servers at a single location.
Bridging Application
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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your NSW
NSW Series User's Guide
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