Cisco Systems 116T Extended Network System

Overview 1-11

Examples of Using the FastHub

Extended Network System

A system of routers, switches, and hubs can be combined to create a high-performance

network that extends beyond the main ofﬁce LAN to connect to branch ofﬁces, remote sites,

mobile users, and the Internet. Figure 1-7 is an application for an extended network system.

Figure 1-7 FastHub in an Extended Network Application

100BaseT hub-attached

workstations and servers

Single workstations

Cisco 3600

series

Cisco 700 series CiscoRemote

Cisco 1600 or

2500 series

FastHub

116T

Catalyst 1900

series

Single workstations

S6324

Catalyst 2820 or

Catalyst 1900 series

100BaseT

server

Remote sites and mobile users

Branch office

Main office

Internet

Contents

Main CHAPTER 1 Overview Feature Summary Front Panel Description Ports Page LEDs RPS LED The redundant power system LED shows the status of the RPS (see Table1-2). SYSTEM LED COL LED Port Mode LED STAT Mode UTL Mode ID Mode Mode Button Rear Panel Description Overview 1-9 Examples of Using the FastHub This section describes several possible network congurations using the FastHub. Workgroups Figure 1-5 FastHubs in a Workgroup Application 1-10 FastHub 116T Installation Guide Server Farms Figure 1-6 FastHubs in a Server Farm Application Overview 1-11 Extended Network System Figure 1-7 FastHub in an Extended Network Application