Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules
Giving a Server a Dedicated Port
Moving a server from a 10 Mb/s shared-media connection to a dedicated port on the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module or the EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module improves server response time and increases throughput capacity. For even higher performance, upgrade the server to 100 Mb/ s and the switch modules can autonegotiate for 100 Mb/s.
In Figure 2-2, the “Before” example shows clients and servers sharing the same network segment. The “After” example shows the same clients assigned to different segments through a shared hub (either 10/100 Mb/s or directly connected) and the original servers connected to switch ports on a Centillion 50 chassis. In addition, two servers have been added through 10/100 Mb/s connections.
Before
Servers
ClientsClients
Segment
After
10 Mb/s
EtherSpeedII modules
| 100 Mb/s | 10 or 100 Mb/s | | | | | | | |
| Servers |
| clients | clients |
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Figure 2-2. Connecting Servers to Dedicated Ports
