Allied Telesis AT-8116 - Manual (Page 15)

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Chapter 3
Applications and Configurations
Applications
A switch boosts network performance by segmenting a single large
collision domain into smaller, separate collision domains and providing
dedicated connections for intensive networks using work stations and
servers. In addition, the Full Duplex capability of Ethernet switches
permits connectivity for backbone applications or high throughput for
high-performance dedicated servers. The AT-8116 combines 10/
100Mbps auto-sensing ports with a high-speed backplane design to
enable deployment as both a departmental and backbone switch.
Typical Applications
The AT-8116 seamlessly integrates Fast Ethernet and legacy 10Mbps
Ethernet networks, creates a high-performance collapsed Fast
Ethernet backbone and drives high bandwidth server farms and power
users. Figure 5 illustrates various connection possibilities of the
AT-8116. One switch can connect up to sixteen 10/100Mbps UTP ports.
Attachments can include 10Mbps and 100Mbps servers, a Fast
Ethernet backbone, 10/100Mbps hubs, all functioning in Half or Full
Duplex mode. Port connectivity can be over 10Base-T/100Base-TX
copper cabling. See Figure 5.