Compaq SW3322, SW3324, SW3323 manual Local Backbone Application, 16Overview

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Figure 1-5Client/Server Network Application

Local Backbone Application

The switch can be used in a local backbone application, connecting network segments together and providing file-server access (Figure 1-6). Workgroup hubs are provided with a single connection to the switch while servers are put on dedicated 100 Mb/s ports. Routers and other networking devices can connect off of the switched backbone as well. Fiber uplinks are available to connect the switch to the corporate backbone, which may be located on another floor or in a separate building.