Introduction
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Figure 1-7 illustrates how the SmartSTACK 10 ELS10-26 can be
used in a backbone network configuration using increased
bandwidth of the Fast Ethernet configuration.
Figure 1-7. SmartSTACK 10 ELS10-26 Backbone Configuration
Virtual WorkgroupsThe SmartSTACK 10 ELS10-26 allows you to define ports for
logical groups of associated devices (virtual workgroups) to
provide a more efficient flow of traffic across your Ethernet
network. You can define a maximum of eight virtual workgroups.
Virtual workgroups offer you the ability to limit broadcasts to
logical domains within the network. Workgroup destinations are
recognized by the SmartSTACK 10 ELS10-26 and broadcast packets
are routed directly to hosts within the workgroup, eliminating the
need to perform a general broadcast across each segment of the
network to find specific host addresses.
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