SMC Networks 10/100 - Manual (Page 32)

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Application Examples
The TigerSwitch 10/100 is not only designed to segment your network,
but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network
connections and linking VLANs. Some typical applications are described
below.
Collapsed Backbone
The TigerSwitch 10/100 is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet and
Fast Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the near
future. You can easily build on this basic configuration, adding direct
full-duplex connections to workstations or servers. When the time comes
for further expansion, just cascade the switch to an Ethernet or Fast
Ethernet hub or switch.
In the figure below, this switch is operating as a collapsed backbone for a
small LAN. It is providing dedicated 10 Mbps full-duplex connections to
workstations and 100 Mbps full-duplex connections to power users and
servers.
Figure 2-1 Collapsed Backbone
Servers
100 Mbps
Full Duplex Workstations
100 Mbps
Full Duplex Workstations
10 Mbps
Full Duplex
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