SMC Networks SMC8624T manual Sample Applications, Collapsed Backbone

NETWORK PLANNING

Sample Applications

The TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 is not only designed to segment your network, but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network connections. Some typical applications are described below.

Collapsed Backbone

The TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet and Fast Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the near future. In a basic stand-alone configuration, the TigerSwitch can provide direct 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps full-duplex connections for up to 24 workstations or servers. When the time comes for further network expansion, you can easily build on this basic configuration by adding Gigabit Ethernet links directly to one or more workgroup switches.

In the figure below, the TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 is operating as a collapsed backbone for a small LAN. It is providing dedicated 20 Mbps full-duplex connections to workstations, 200 Mbps full-duplex connections to power users, and 2 Gbps full-duplex connections to servers.

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Servers	Workstations
2 Gbps	200 Mbps
Full Duplex	Full Duplex

Figure 2-1. Collapsed Backbone

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Workstations

20Mbps Full Duplex

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