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APPLICATION EXAMPLES
The 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 below.
NETWORK AGGREGATION PLAN
With 24 parallel bridging ports (i.e., 24 distinct collision domains), the switch can
collapse a complex network down into a single efficient bridged node, increasing
overall bandwidth and throughput.
In the figure below, the 1000BASE-X SFP ports on the switch are providing 1000
Mbps connectivity for up to 24 segments. In addition, the switch is also
connecting several servers at 1000 Mbps.
Figure 6: Network Aggregation Plan