Allied Telesis AT-8550SP - Manual (Page 44)

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Mixed Topology You can always combine topologies as well as build a larger network by
connecting different switches together. If the switches are within 100
meters (328 feet) of each other, you can use the twisted pair ports. If the
switches are further apart, then you can use fiber optic ports.
Figure 10 illustrates a network of three AT-8524M Fast Ethernet switches.
The workstations and servers on the network are connected either
directly to a switch or indirectly through an Ethernet hub. The switches
themselves are connected together through 1000Base fiber optic ports
on AT-A45/SC expansion modules, creating a high-speed backbone.
Figure 10 Mixed Topology
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100 Mbps
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Fiber Optic
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Ethernet Switch
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Ethernet Switch
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Ethernet Switch
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