Asante Technologies 8000 - Manual (Page 12)

Introduction
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operation and management allowing customers to seamlessly deploy any
model in their network.
Edge Switches
Edge Switches provide the first point of connectivity to the network.
Connecting to an Enterprise Switch in the network core, Edge Switches
provide aggregation of traffic from desktop computers over high capacity
trunks. The initial product introduced in the Edge Switch category is the
IntraCore 8000.
The IntraCore 8000 is a stackable, high performance solution for enterprise
edge applications. Each stack supports up to 192 10/100Mbps switched
Ethernet connections for cost-effective high-density connectivity in wiring
closets. The system can operate as a stand-alone network or be used in
combination with IntraCore 8000 in the backbone.
Enterprise Switches
In the network core, Enterprise Switches are deployed to aggregate traffic
from wiring closets and provide high-speed connectivity to network servers.
Typically these switches are modular in form factor, and can be easily
upgraded or reconfigured. This flexibility provides for customized
configurations to meet a wide variety of requirements. The initial product
introduced in this category is the IntraCore 9000.