Network Topologies; Power Workgroup Topology - Allied Telesis AT-GS900/5E Guia De Instalacion

Chapter 1: Product Description

Network Topologies

Power
Workgroup
Topology
This section illustrates two network topologies that you can create with the
AT-GS900/xE switches: a power workgroup and collapsed backbone.
Both types of topologies are described below.
The topology shown in Figure 5 is commonly referred to as a power
workgroup topology. Each workstation or end node is connected directly to
a port on the AT-GS900/8E switch. Each end node has a dedicated data
link to the switch for best performance and reliability. The devices can
operate at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps.
AT-GS900/8E
8 Port 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Switch
POWER
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Legend
10 Mbps
100 Mbps
1000 Mbps
Figure 5. Power Workgroup Topology
AT-GS900/8E Switch
1000 LINK ACT 10/100 LINK
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ACT FDX HDX COL
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