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4. Network Application

This section provides a sample of network topology in which the MicroGST/5

and 8 switches are used. In general, the MicroGST switches are designed

as high-bandwidth backbone switches.

You can use the MicroGST switches to connect servers, switches,

workstations, and PCs to each other by connecting these devices directly to

the Switch. The Switch automatically learns node addresses, which are

subsequently used to filter and forward all traffic based on the destination

address.

For enterprise networks where large data broadcasts are constantly

processed, this switch is an ideal link between departmental switches and

the core switch. All workstations can connect to departmental switches and

those switches are then connected to the MicroGST/5 and 8 switches. Now

all the devices in this network can communicate with each other. Connecting

servers to the core switch is important because it allows each workstation to

access the server’s data.

This switch is designed for backbone connectivity. In the above example,

servers, department switches, and workstation are directly connected to the

MicroGST switches.