9480 virtual bridge architecture – Datatek DT-4180 User Manual
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The network is transformed into an intelligent switched (not bridged) virtual network at
minimal cost using the
9480
. The result follows:
9480
Virtual Bridge Architecture
9480
RTU
RTU
RTU
RTU
RTU
RTU
RTU
E2A Host
9480
9480
9480
9480
9480
9480
9480
S A M
IP
In fact, additional remotes cost 1/4
th
the original approach since they would only require
a
9480
at the remote end, and the
9480
is 1/4
th
the cost of the remote modem alone.