Sample applications, Shared ethernet lan – SMSC SMC6516TF User Manual
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Sample Applications
Sample applications are provided below. They show how
switching technology can increase the performance of a shared
Ethernet Client/Server LAN without extensive network reconfig-
uration and changes to the infrastructure.
Shared Ethernet LAN
In the traditional Client/Server LAN, all the workstations and
servers are connected to stackable and/or standalone hubs. As
additional workgroups are added to the LAN, hubs are added to
accommodate them. The 10 Mbps bandwidth is shared by all.
The following figure represents a single-segment LAN. Servers
and workstations with SMC’s EtherEZ
™
ISA network cards are
connected to a stack of SMC’s TigerStack
™
hubs.
Figure 3-1. Single-Segment LAN
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