Network topologies, Power workgroup topology, At-gs900/8 gigabit ethernet switch – Allied Telesis AT-GS900/8E User Manual
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AT-GA900/8 and AT-GA900/8E Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide
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Network Topologies
This section illustrates two network topologies that you can create with the
AT-GS900/8 and AT-GS900/8E switches: a power workgroup and
collapsed backbone. Both types of topologies are described below.
Power
Workgroup
Topology
The topology shown in Figure 5 is commonly referred to as a power
workgroup topology. Each workstation or end node is connected directly to
a port on the AT-GS900/8 switch. Each end node has a dedicated data
link to the switch for best performance and reliability. The devices can
operate at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps.
Figure 5. Power Workgroup Topology
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