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INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the features of the Switch and some
background information about Ethernet/Fast
Features
The Switch was designed for easy installation and high
performance in an environment where traffic on the network
and the number of user increase continuously.
The Switch with its small, compact size was specifically
designed for small to middle workgroups. This Switch can be
installed where space is limited; moreover, they provide
immediate access to a rapidly growing network through a wide
range of user-reliable functions.
The Switch is ideal for deployment with multiple high-speed
servers for shared bandwidth 10Mbps or 100Mbps workgroups.
With the highest bandwidth 200Mbps (100Mbps full-duplex
mode), any port can provide workstations with a congestion-
free data pipe for simultaneous access to the server.
The Switch is expandable by cascading two or more switches
together. As all ports support 200Mbps, the Switch can be
cascaded from any port and to any number of switches.
The Switch is a perfect choice for site planning to upgrade to
Fast Ethernet in the future. Ethernet workgroups can connect
to the Switch now, and change adapters and hubs anytime later
without needing to change the Switches or reconfigure the
network.
The Switch combine dynamic memory allocation with store-
and-forward switching to ensure that the buffer is effectively
allocated for each port, while controlling the data flow between
