Milan Technology MIL-S3580 High Performance Switched Workgroup, Departmental Bridge Application

Figure 5-2: Departmental Bridge Application

NOTE:: Full-duplex operation only applies to point-to-point access (for example, when attaching the switch to a workstation, server, or another switch). When connecting to hubs, use a standard cascaded connection set for half-duplex operation.

High Performance Switched Workgroup

This switch is also a good solution for connecting two workgroups, supporting the throughput, for example, of 800Mbps. This application is useful for power groups that need high bandwidth.

The most common LAN implementations use a combination of standard switches, bridges and routers. The bridges and routers quickly become bottlenecks, reducing overall network throughput. Switching to higher-speed LANs such as FDDI or ATM is not a good choice for most people.

However, such broadband equipment is still extremely expensive and hard to maintain. Besides, you have to replace all existing Ethernet cables and adapter cards, restructure your network, and implement more expensive administration procedures.

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