APPLICATION EXAMPLES

Network Aggregation Plan

With 24/48 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 24/48 distinct collision domains), the Gigabit Ethernet Switch can collapse a complex network down into a single efficient bridged node, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput.

In the figure below, the 10/100/1000BASE-T ports on the Gigabit Ethernet Switch are providing 1 Gbps connectivity for up to 24/48 segments through stackable switches. In addition, the switch is also connecting several servers at 1 Gbps.

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Figure 2-2. Network Aggregation Plan

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