3Com TR - Manual (Page 14)

1-4 C HAPTER 1: O VERVIEW
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SNMP over IP
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SNMP MIB II
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Bridge MIB
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SR Bridge MIB
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BOOTP
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Switch 2000 TR Private (3Com Private)
■ Part of SuperStack ™ II architecture
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Redundant Power System
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Uninterruptable Power Supply
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Integrated network management
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One RS-232 DB-9 connector for local configura-
tion
Typical Applications of Token Ring Switching
Token Ring switches are best suited for, although not
limited to, expanding Token Ring networks. These
networks demand high bandwidth, performance,
monitoring, management, and a logical migration
path for the continued growth of the network while
preserving your investment in existing infrastructure.
Offering a significant advantage over traditional
inter-networking equipment, Token Ring switches
bring immediate relief to networks, solving through-
put and management problems. By replacing low per-
formance two-port PC bridges or routers, Token Ring
switching provides the ability to perform Source
Route bridging, transparent bridging, or both with
Source Route Transparent (SRT) bridging. The follow-
ing illustrations depict some possible uses of the
Switch 2000 TR, including ring segmentation and
migration to high-speed technologies.