Applications - Alcatel OmniStack 8008 Getting Started Manual

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Applications

This switch segments your network, significantly increasing both bandwidth and
throughput. Each port on the switch can be attached to any IEEE 802.3z-compliant
Gigabit Ethernet device, such as another switch, full-duplex repeater, or a server's
network adapter. All switch ports can operate at 1 Gbps full duplex, providing 2 Gbps of
bandwidth to the attached device.
Bridging Functions - This switch provides fully transparent bridging functions. It
automatically learns each node address and uses the addresses to forward traffic. When
traffic passes between devices attached to different ports on the switch, the high-speed
switching fabric forwards the packets.
Switching Functions - Store-and-forward switching is used to forward traffic to other
ports. This scheme ensures data integrity and provides a clean data stream.
Configuration Options - This switch is designed to operate as a high-bandwidth
backbone switch. It segments the core of the network, providing full-duplex switched links
to workgroup switches, full-duplex repeaters, or high-speed servers. The switch offers
redundant power supply backup and also supports a host of advanced management
features that are required for efficient control of today's network traffic.
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