Introducing the switch, 1 overview, 1 backbone application – ZyXEL Communications ES-3148 Series User Manual
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ES-3148 User’s Guide
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Introducing the Switch
This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the Switch. It also introduces the
ways you can manage the Switch.
See
for a complete list of features that are common to all of the
models.
1.1 Overview
This section shows a few examples of using the Switch in various network environments.
1.1.1 Backbone Application
The Switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid growth can be expected in the
near future. The Switch can be used standalone for a group of heavy-traffic users. You can
connect computers directly to the Switch’s port or connect other switches to the Switch.
In this example, all computers share high-speed applications on the server. To expand the
network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print
servers, etc.
Figure 1 Backbone Application