Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch
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Figure 1 Backbone Application
1.1.2 Bridging Example
In this example application the switch is the ideal solution for different company departments
to connect to the corporate backbone. It can alleviate bandwidth contention and eliminate
server and network bottlenecks. All users that need high bandwidth can connect to high-speed
department servers via the switch. You can provide a super-fast uplink connection by
installing the transceiver(s) in the mini-GBIC slots.
Moreover, the switch eases supervision and maintenance by allowing network managers to
centralize multiple servers at a single location.
" 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 at half-duplex
operation.
Figure 2 Bridging Application
