High-Bandwidth File Servers; Figure 3-5. High-Bandwidth File Server Connection - NETGEAR FS516 Installation Manual

Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch

High-Bandwidth File Servers

The Model FS516 switch increases bandwidth for workgroups and strengthens network
throughput when accessing high-volume file servers. The switch provides parallel communication
between each of the ports. This method of communication allows multiple conversations to occur
concurrently, expands overall throughput, and enables key servers or other heavily used devices to
be available to more users.
with two NETGEAR Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hubs. A full-duplex configurable adapter card
installed in the server provides up to 200 Mbps maximum data throughput.
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1 = Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Normal position)
2 = Server with full-duplex 100 Mbps connection (200 Mbps)
3 = 100 Mbps connection
4 = Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position)
5 = PCs with 100 Mbps connection
Figure 3-5. High-Bandwidth File Server Connection
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Figure 3-5 illustrates the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch integrated
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