1. Introduction
Driven by recent advances in desktop computing technology, today’s
network applications have grown speed, power and the ability to pro-
cess information. To meet the demands of these more powerful applica-
tions, the switch has been developed to alleviate congestion and im-
prove performance on your Ethernet network. The switch comes with
multiple ports, with each capable of transmitting or receiving informa-
tion simultaneously at full wire speed to control and allocate the net-
work bandwidth.
Figure 1-1 Switch Unit
The key features of this switch unit are:
• Combining one fixed 10/100Mbps-based fast Ethernet switched
port, the switch provides a non-disruptive and smooth migration
path from Ethernet to a Fast Ethernet network.
• With one expansion slot, the switch allows you to connect an
additional 10/100Mbps auto sensing port or an optional 100Base-
FX fiber optic port module to connect to a Fast Ethernet fiber optic
backbone.
• Combining multiple speeds and multiple media support in the
same unit, the switch can meet your diversified application
requirements.
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