Allied Telesis AT-8324SX - Manual (Page 30)

Network Planning
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Sample Topologies
The AT-8324SX switch is not only designed to segment your network,
but also to provide a wide range of options in setting up network
connections. Some typical topologies are described below.
Collapsed
Backbone
The AT-8324SX switch is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet and Fast
Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the near
future. You can easily build on this basic configuration, adding direct
full-duplex connections to workstations or servers. When the time
comes for further expansion, just cascade the AT-8324SX switch to an
Ethernet or Fast Ethernet hub or switch, add another AT-8324SX switch
to the stack, or link to another workgroup using a Gigabit connection.
In the figure below, the AT-8324SX switch is operating as a collapsed
backbone for a small LAN. It can provide dedicated 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps
half-duplex connections to workstations and 200 Mbps full-duplex
connections to power users and servers.
Figure 7 Collapsed Backbone
10BASE-T / 10 0BASE-TX FAST ETHERNET SWITCH
Servers
200 Mbps
Full-duplex Workstations
200 Mbps
Full-duplex Workstations
100 Mbps
Half-duplex