ZyXEL Communications MC100FX-SC2/30 manual Applications, Application Diagram

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MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide

Chapter 2

Applications

To effectively expand a Fast Ethernet network, position two converters back-to-back as illustrated.

Application Diagram I

In the next figure, the converter is functioning as a high-speed bridge between switches, creating increased capacity for each user (node) on the local area network.

Switch ↔ CONVERTER ↔ CONVERTER ↔ Switch

Multi-mode 2Km

Single Mode 30Km

Application Diagram II

In the next figure, the converter is functioning as a server aggregation for an enterprise configuration. It is providing a 100Mbps full-duplex link to workgroups of 10/100 switches located on separate floors within a single building.

Switch ↔ CONVERTER ↔ CONVERTER ↔ Server

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