The Workgroup Approach
In addition, stackable and standalone devices are typically available for only the most common of networking media: UTP and STP. In situations where several users connect to the network with UTP, a few make their connections with fiber optics, and there is a handful of existing coaxial cable segments, a solution using stackables would have to provide a series of external transceivers at each location. While not extremely expensive, these external transceivers can become maintenance and design hurdles when troubleshooting or expanding the network. Modules for modular chassis, with support for a wider variety of networking media, are more able to accommodate different existing and future needs.
The design of a modular chassis also allows for the segmentation and interconnection of networks within a single chassis, the incorporation of power redundancy and added
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