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ETWORK
PLANNING
2-3Central Wiring ClosetWith up to 52 ports on the switch, the TigerSwitch 10/100 can
collapse a complex network down into a single efficient bridged
node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput.
In the figure below, the 10BASE-T/100BASE -TX ports on the
TigerSwitch are providing 100 Mbps connectivity for up to 48
segments through SMC’s TigerStack™ II 10/100 hubs. In addition,
the switch is also connecting servers at 200 Mbps.
Figure 2-2. Central Wiring Closet
10/100 Mbps Segments
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TigerStackII 10/100 Stack
TigerSwitch 10/100
Server Farm