Application examples, Collapsed backbone, Figure 2-1 – Accton Technology ES3628EA User Manual
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Application Examples
The ES3628EA 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
applications are described in the following pages.
Collapsed Backbone
The ES3628EA is an excellent choice for mixed Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit
Ethernet installations where significant growth is expected in the near future. In a
basic stand-alone configuration, it can provide direct full-duplex connections for up
to 28 workstations or servers. When the time comes for further network expansion,
you can easily build on this basic configuration by adding Fast Ethernet or Gigabit
Ethernet links directly to one or more workgroup switches.
In the figure below, this switch is operating as a collapsed backbone for a small LAN.
It is providing dedicated full-duplex connections to workstations, power users, and
servers.
Figure 2-1 Collapsed Backbone
Servers
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Full Duplex
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