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EES-1024AF Intelligent Ethernet Switch

Figure 1-2 Bridging Application

Full-duplex mode operation only applies to point-to-point access (for example, when attaching
the switch to a workstation, server, or another switch). When connecting to hubs, use a standard
cascaded connection set for half-duplex operation.
1.5.3

High Performance Switched Workgroup

The switch is ideal for connecting two workgroups, supporting the throughput, for example, of 800Mbps. This
application is useful for power groups that need high bandwidth.
The most common LAN implementations use a combination of standard switches, bridges and routers. The bridges
and routers quickly become bottlenecks, reducing overall network throughput. Switching to higher-speed LANs
such as FDDI or ATM is not a good choice for most people. However, such broadband equipment is still extremely
expensive and difficult to maintain. Besides, you have to replace all existing Ethernet cable and adapter cards,
restructure your network, and implement more expensive administration procedures.
The switch can provide the same bandwidth of FDDI and ATM at much lower costs. In addition, all current
adapters and network devices can still be used. The switching cross-domain connection is better than bridge and
router because the current LAN structure can be retained in which any node can freely communicate with any other
node.
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