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For enterprise networks where large data broadcasts are constantly processed,
this switch is an ideal solution for department users to connect to the corporate
backbone.
In the illustration below, two Ethernet switches with PCs, print server, and local
server attached, are both connect to the switch. All the devices in this network
can communicate with each other through the Switch. Connecting servers to
the Switch allow other users to access the data on server.
In the below illustration, two 8 Gigabit Copper with one MINI GBIC Smart
switch are used to interconnect two small workgroups. By using fiber ports to
connect switches, the distance between two switches via fiber cable can be up
to 2Km or 30Km (SC single-mode fiber connector).