Application Examples; Collapsed Backbone - SMC Networks TigerSwitch SMC6709FL2 Installation Manual

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ETWORK LANNING

Application Examples

The TigerSwitch 10/100 is not only designed to segment your network,
but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network
connections. Some typical applications are described below.

Collapsed Backbone

The TigerSwitch 10/100 is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet and
Fast Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the
near future. You can easily build on this basic configuration, adding direct
full-duplex connections to workstations or servers. When the time comes
for further expansion, just cascade the TigerSwitch 10/100 to an
Ethernet or Fast Ethernet hub or switch.
In the figure below, the TigerSwitch 10/100 is operating as a collapsed
backbone for a small LAN. It is providing dedicated 20 Mbps full-duplex
connections to workstations and 200 Mbps full-duplex connections to
power users and servers.
...
Servers
200 Mbps
Full Duplex
2-2
TigerSwitch 10/100
6709FL2
1X 2X
Multi-mode
100M Fiber
...
Workstations
200 Mbps
Full Duplex
Figure 2-1. Collapsed Backbone
3X 4X 5X 6X 7X 8X
...
Workstations
20 Mbps
Full Duplex