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Network Planning
Application Examples
The ES4512C/24C/48C Gigabit Ethernet switches are not only designed to segment
your network, but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network
connections and linking VLANs. Some typical applications are described in the
following pages.
Collapsed Backbone
The ES4512C/24C/48C are an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet, Fast Ethernet,
and Gigabit Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the near
future. In a basic stand-alone configuration, it can provide direct full-duplex
connections for up to 12/24/48 workstations or servers. When the time comes for
further expansion, just connect to another hub or switch using one of the Gigabit
Ethernet ports built into the front panel or a Gigabit Ethernet port on a plug-in SFP
transceiver.
In the figure below, the ES4524C is operating as a collapsed backbone for a small
LAN. It is providing dedicated 100 Mbps full-duplex connections to workstations and
1000 Mbps full-duplex connections to power users and servers.
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Figure 2-1. Collapsed Backbone
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