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Collapsed Topology
In the topology illustrated in Figure 5, an AT-FS7016 switch connects together
10/100 Mbps Ethernet hubs. This type of topology is often referred to as a
collapsed backbone topology. The switch functions as the focal point of the
network by acting as a bridge between the different workgroups. The switch
transfers an Ethernet frame from hub-to-hub only when the destination end-
node for the frame is on a different hub than the end-node that originated the
frame. This reduces the amount of unnecessary data traffic in each workgroup,
freeing up bandwidth and improving network performance.
AT-FS7016
AT-FS7016
16 Port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch
Ethernet Hubs
10 Mbps
100 Mbps
RS-232 TERMINAL PORT
POWER
LINK/ACT
100M
FDX
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10
Workstations
Figure 5 Collapsed Topology
AT-FS7016 and AT-FS7024 Installation Guide
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12
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14
15
16
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15
AUTO
MDI / MDI-X
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Server
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