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Chapter 1: Product Overview
Introduction to Fast Ethernet
Standard 10 Mbps Ethernet has served well for past generations of 286 and
386 machines performing simple file transfers. However, with the inevitable
growth in corporate network size and the introduction of fully-functional 32-bit
PC architectures, and operating systems running complex applications, 10
Mbps Ethernet has become a serious bottleneck.
With the recent flood of choices for upgrading media bandwidth, 100 Mbps
Fast Ethernet has become the most popular choice because of its low cost,
compatibility with existing Ethernet applications, and the fact that it can run on
top of an installed base of twisted-pair cabling. Fast Ethernet can be easily
integrated into an existing 10 Mbps Ethernet environment with no need for
protocol translation or changes to network software.
Accton’s Fast EtherHub System
The Fast EtherHub-12se includes 11 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports, plus an
additional 100BASE-FX fiber optic port. This hubs provides a friendly design
that simplifies installation and network troubleshooting. The SmartWatch
TM
indicator panel includes Utilization and Collision rate LEDs, as well as Partition,
Link and Traffic LEDs to ease network management.
The Fast EtherHub-12se can be used to relieve common network congestion,
regardless of whether it is caused by too many stations contending for limited
bandwidth or by a server that is supporting too many users. They can greatly
improve access both to key servers and to the network backbone. These hubs
not only deliver a vast improvement in network response time, but help you
maintain outstanding performance as your user community continues to grow.