Cisco Systems OL-8122-01 manual Catalyst Express Network Example

Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview

Figure 1-1is an example network using Catalyst Express switches. Devices outside the dotted line are network users and network resources, such as servers and printers. Devices within the dotted line are switches, routers, and access points that enable communication between network users and provide access to network resources.

Figure 1-1 Catalyst Express Network Example

Any of the Catalyst Express switch models can be Switches A, B, C, and D in this network. To take full advantage of the different switch models, use the model that is designed for the type of connections that you require.

For example, use the Catalyst Express 500G-12TC for Switches A and B. This model has the most Gigabit Ethernet ports, and it is best suited to providing 1000-Mbps connections between switches and to servers.

Use either the Catalyst Express 500-24TT or the Catalyst Express 500G-12TC for Switches C and D. These switches are designed to provide high-speed (up to 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps, respectively) connections to network users.

If you need to connect PoE devices to your network, use the Catalyst Express 500-24LC and the Catalyst Express 500-24PC. These switches can provide power to up to 4 or up to 24 PoE devices, respectively.

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