SMC Networks SMC6608M Switch User Manual


 
2-1
Introduction to Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Sample Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Collapsed Backbone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Multiport Bridging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
High-Speed Switch Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Collapsed Backbone with Fiber Cable . . . . 2-6
High-Speed Fiber Backbone . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Departmental Segment Network and
Server Farm Aggregation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Application Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
CHAPTER 2
PLANNING