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The Ba ndwidth C runch M igr a ti ng t o F a s t E t he r ne t Compe ting T ec hnologies

Fiber Distributed Data Interface

Asynchronous Trans fer Mode

Nete lligent R epea te r and Switch Overview

Nete lligent 1 0 M b/ s E thernet6 Nete lligent D ual-S pe ed

Ethernet Repeater Nete lligent D ual-s pee d

Ethernet Switch Netelligent 100 Mb/s Ethernet

Repeater

Netelligent 1000 10 Mb/s Unmanaged Repeaters

Netelligent 1000 10 or 100 Mb/s Unmanaged Repeaters

Netelligent 1000 100 Mb/s 8-Port Unmanaged TX Repeater

Netelligent 1000 100 Mb/s 24-Port Unmanaged TX Repeater 12

Netelligent 2000 Manageable, Stackable Repeaters 13

Netelligent 3000 10 Mb/s Manageable, Segmentable Repeaters 14

Netelligent 3000 Manageable, Stackable 100 Mb/s Repeaters 15

Netelligent 5006 6-Port 10/100 Switch 16

Netelligent 5006 6-Port 10/100-F L Switch 17

Netelligent 5012 12-Port 10/100 Switch 18

Netelligent 5000 12-Port Modular 10/100 Switch

Netelligent 5506 and 5606 100Base-T Switches

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Repeater and Switch Products

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The acquisition of NetWorth, Inc. by Compaq Computer Corporation represents a firm

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commitment by Compaq to offer complete desktop-to-desktop client/server solutions that

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are unmatched in price and performance. The newly formed Networking Products

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Division provides a broad range of industry standard high-performance network

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solutions including repeaters, switches, routers, controllers, and integrated management

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software. Since its inception in 1985, NetWorth established itself as a price/performance

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leader in the networking industry. Today, Compaq continues the same leadership role

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with its proven Fast Ethernet technology and the most complete product line in the

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networking industry.

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The configuration or configurations tested or described may or may not be the only available

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For most of the 1980s, 10 megabit per second (Mb/s) Ethernet offered sufficient bandwidth for

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most network applications. Eventually, the development of client/server applications and

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increasing numbers of network connections quickly consumed that bandwidth. Segmentation

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technologies were developed to divide networks into smaller

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network traffic, temporarily relieving network congestion. However, segmentation created a need

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for more sophisticated ways to manage enterprise networks.

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Today, many organizations use Ethernet

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providing a dedicated 10 Mb/s of bandwidth to each individual connection. In fact, Ethernet

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switching is currently the fastest growing segment of the networking market, averaging 341%

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growth per year. Although Ethernet switching improves the bandwidth crunch for most over-

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burdened networks, many newer applications, such as imaging, publishing, and interactive

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databases demand a more robust solution. Also, newer PCI-based computers, with their increased

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processing power, and multimedia applications, which add audio and video, challenge the once-

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adequate capabilities of standard 10 Mb/s switching technology.

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To meet growing bandwidth needs,

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choice. Just as the 80286 processor has evolved to the Pentium (and now the Pentium Pro)

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processor, 10 Mb/s Ethernet has evolved to Fast Ethernet.

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IGRATING TO FAST ETHERNET

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Many organizations consider Fast Ethernet the logical migration path from 10 Mb/s Ethernet.

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Here are a few reasons why Fast Ethernet wins over competing technologies in the high-speed

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networking marketplace:

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It’s Easy to Migrate

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learning about the technology. Because Fast Ethernet evolved from standard 10 Mb/s Ethernet, most of the same rules apply. There also is no need to invest in new management and diagnostic tools.

It’s Ethernet Compatible

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Ethernet. Therefore, there is no need learn or maintain a new protocol.

It’s Plug and Play

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“drop-in” enhancement for 10Base-T networks. In addition, the latest PC network controller cards support both 10 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s modes. Today’s PCs are Fast Ethernet-ready at the desktop.

It’s Cost Effective

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ATM and FDDI, Fast Ethernet is a bargain. The cost of Fast Ethernet is almost as low as that of 10 Mb/s Ethernet, yet it offers 10 times the performance. Other high-speed technologies are at least twice the cost of Fast Ethernet.

The Compaq Netelligent Fast Ethernet product line is the most comprehensive in the market today. Competitive offerings typically lack breadth of features, support for Fast Ethernet standards in the product line, or a fully integrated solution. Compaq Netelligent products, which include a mix of 10Base-T and 100Base-T devices, let you migrate to Fast Ethernet at your own speed.

- When you migrate to Fast Ethernet, you don’t need to spend time

- Fast Ethernet uses the same packets and protocols as 10 Mb/s

- Fast Ethernet supports all major network wiring systems, making it a

- Compared to alternative high-speed networking technologies such as

switching

Fast Ethernet

to segment all or part of their networks,

has emerged as the network technology of

segments

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Two main high-speed networking technologies currently compete with Fast Ethernet but are

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radically different in architecture and implementation: Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)

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and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM). The following comparison describes the main

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characteristics of each technology.

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Fiber Distributed Data Interface

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FDDI is a proven and well-understood technology that delivers 100 Mb/s bandwidth with little

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overhead. Based on Token Ring, FDDI was developed as a backbone technology and offers many

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advanced features. Consequently, FDDI adapters and hubs are complex and expensive. Also,

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FDDI runs on fiber and twisted-pair cable (Category 5 only), while many installations use

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Category 3 twisted-pair.

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Asynchronous Transfer Mode

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ATM is a relatively new type of high-speed technology that uses

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throughput from speeds of 150 Mb/s up to 640 Mb/s on a single fiber-optic circuit. Although

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industry analysts view ATM as a long-term strategic technology primarily in backbones and wide

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area networks (WANs), a lack of standards presents major concerns about its interoperability.

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Also, because ATM is such a radical departure from today’s LAN technology, it requires

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expensive, complex, and time-consuming upgrades and learning curves.

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The Compaq Netelligent product line offers a wide variety of innovative, standards-based shared

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media repeaters and switches.

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Shared media Ethernet repeaters, which consist of one or more independent network segments,

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allow devices such as file servers, disk servers, workstations, and printers to share a common

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network (segment) so that they can communicate with each other. All devices connected to a

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particular segment share the bandwidth available on that segment.

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Ethernet switches provide each network connection a dedicated 10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s of

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bandwidth. In other words, each part is its own network segment. A switch transfers data traffic

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from each individual segment to its destination without affecting traffic on other segments.

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Shared media repeaters and switches can be managed or unmanaged. All managed repeaters

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support industry-standard SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) agents and hub

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specific MIB (Management Information Base) extensions.

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Compaq Netelligent repeaters and switches address the unique needs of workgroup and

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departmental client/server computing while allowing for future expansion to larger, enterprise-

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level networks.

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cell-switching

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Netelligent 1000

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smaller workgroups, while allowing the workgroups to migrate to larger departmental networks

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or expand to other workgroups.

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Netelligent 2000

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and high port densities. Included in this product line are a variety of stackable repeaters you can

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manage via industry-standard SNMP management software, such as Compaq Netelligent

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Management Software. Netelligent 2008/2016 repeaters are stackable up to 10 repeaters high.

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They feature Extended Repeater Architecture which allows a distance up to 250 feet between

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connected repeaters in a stack – ideal for multi-floor configurations.

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Netelligent 3000

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segmentation capabilities within each stack of repeaters. These high-end departmental repeaters

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protect network investments by providing configuration flexibility as network bandwidth

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requirements increase. As the need arises, Netelligent 3000 stackable repeaters can be logically

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segmented into independent network segments for greater network security, higher network

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performance, and flexible network configurations. Compaq offers segmentable 10 Mb/s and 100

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Mb/s repeaters in this product family.

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Netelligent 4000

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consolidating departmental and workgroup repeaters into a larger, manageable network system.

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These products serve as the central networking hub in an enterprise network system. Designed to

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support more than one departmental network and handle mission-critical data, Netelligent 4000

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products provide such features as sophisticated backplanes and redundant power capability.

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Netelligent 5000

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Ethernet switches offer up to 12 dedicated 10 Mb/s Ethernet ports and one modular 100 Mb/s

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high-speed port that accepts an FDDI or Fast Ethernet module. Compaq switches provide “wire

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speed” throughput between ports on the switch and offer the most modular platforms available in

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the market. Compaq offers 10 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s switches within this product family.

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products include low-cost, unmanaged repeaters tailored to meet the needs of

products, designed for department-level networks, support built-in management

products are similar to Netelligent 2000 products, but have additional network

products include chassis-based 10 Mb/s Ethernet modules that are ideal for

products are based on network switching technology. Netelligent 10/100

Core T echnology

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Ethernet was initiated as a standard by DEC, Intel, and Xerox in the late 1970s and came to

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market in the early 1980s. The original application for Ethernet was to extend the distance of

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RS-232 cable from a terminal to the host.

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terminals and printers to connect to host computers over Ethernet. This allowed serial devices to

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be located up to 500 meters from the host, compared to the previous limit of 100 feet. When

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personal computers were introduced, Ethernet was used mainly for disk and printer sharing over

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the network. The development of Network Interface Controllers (NICs) allowed PCs to share

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expensive resources over the network and also access mainframe computers using terminal

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emulation. 10Base-T further increased the popularity of Ethernet by allowing the use of common

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Category 3 twisted-pair wiring. Even today, 10 Mb/s Ethernet remains the most widely used

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network technology worldwide.

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The Compaq Netelligent heritage is based on a complete line of award-winning 10Base-T

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repeater and chassis products. As hardware and software technologies advance exponentially,

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10Base-T products still lead the worldwide networking marketplace in the number of ports

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shipped per year. 10Base-T repeaters and NICs are the most affordable means for bringing

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devices together on a network, and Compaq is a leader in the 10Base-T market, offering low-cost

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workgroup, stackable, and segmentable repeaters.

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The migration from 10 Mb/s Ethernet to 100 Mb/s Ethernet typically involves a complete

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replacement of the legacy 10 Mb/s repeater with a new 100 Mb/s repeater. If the NICs do not

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support dual-speed operation, they must also be swapped out. Fortunately, many new NICs

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operate in either 10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s mode. Most of these cards

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repeater and adjust to the appropriate data rate. Compaq is the first company to leverage this

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dual-speed ability into the repeater.

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The Netelligent dual-speed repeater supports the gradual migration from 10 Mb/s to 100 Mb/s

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within a single hub. The repeater houses two internal repeaters, one that operates at 10Mb/s and

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the other at 100 Mb/s. Each port on the hub connects to both repeaters. When a port receives a

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transmission, it autosenses the speed of the NIC attached to it and channels the data to the

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appropriate repeater in the hub. This innovative technology has been enthusiastically received by

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customers.

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Many installations still have workstations, printers, and laptops that only support 10 Mb/s

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Ethernet. The dual-speed repeater lets you migrate to Fast Ethernet at your own pace. Simply

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install the repeater, add a dual-speed NIC to the server for users who need Fast Ethernet

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connectivity, and attach the network wiring. Dual-speed repeaters save time and money, as they

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eliminate the need to rewire the repeater connection every time you upgrade from 10 Mb/s to 100

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Mb/s.

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Netelligent 10/100 switches are designed for department-level needs but provide enterprise-level

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features. These switches protect your investment by letting you add product enhancements as you

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need them. Netelligent 10/100 switches allocate a dedicated 10 Mb/s of bandwidth to each port

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and a 100 Mb/s modular uplink to servers and network backbones.

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There are two primary applications for network switches. The first application is to connect

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multiple 10 Mb/s shared media repeaters into a network switch port, thereby segmenting each

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repeater from the next. This isolates network traffic within a single collision domain. If traffic is

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destined for another network, it passes through the switch at wire speed. The high-speed uplink

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connection on the switch connects to the enterprise backbone. The second application is to

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provide each workstation on the network a dedicated 10 Mb/s of bandwidth and switch the

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workstation traffic to a high-speed uplink connected to a server. Netelligent switches are designed

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with optimum flexibility for both applications. With support for over 8,000 MAC addresses,

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multiple Ethernet media options, and modular high-speed uplink technology, Netelligent 10/100

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switches are the most flexible solutions for integrating legacy and high-speed networks.

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All four versions of Netelligent 10/100 switches support a common set of high-speed modules.

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You can buy a 10/100 switch now to meet your current needs and use the same switch in the

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future as new high-speed technologies are available. Each switch uses a shared memory design

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which gives each switching function wire-speed access to a pool of shared memory. This

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architecture reduces contention and helps ensure compatibility with newer technologies such as

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virtual LAN support, and ATM cell-based technology. The software-based design allows Compaq

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to add such features as you need them. Competitors that use custom hardware-based ASICs,

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which define and optimize a switch only for a particular switching scheme, lock you into current

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technology with little or no migration path.

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Hot-swappable, load-sharing, redundant power supplies make Netelligent switches the most

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reliable in the industry. All Netelligent switches come with one power supply and are equipped

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for an optional redundant power supply. While some competitors offer redundant power

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capability, you must purchase a separate unit which is not hot-swappable and can cost as much as

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80% more than the Compaq solution.

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Fast Ethernet is an 802.3u IEEE specification defined to run over the same twisted-pair and fiber-

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optic cabling as 10Base-T Ethernet. Specifically, 100Base-TX supports Category 5 twisted-pair

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wiring and 100Base-T4 supports Categories 3, 4, and 5 twisted-pair wiring. The primary

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difference between TX and T4 technology is that TX uses 2 pairs of wire and T4 uses four pairs of

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wire to transmit data at 100 Mb/s. The maximum distance between the repeater and network

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device over twisted-pair is 100 meters.

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In addition to differing cabling standards, Fast Ethernet is defined to run over two different types

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of repeaters, which are classified as either Class I or Class II.

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The Class I specification allows one repeater in a network segment. A Class I repeater can

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support only the network devices connected to it.

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The Class II specification allows up to two repeaters in a network segment. The maximum

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distance between two transmitting devices in a Class II configuration cannot exceed 205 meters.

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For example, if the network devices connected to the repeaters are at the maximum distance of

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100 meters, the repeaters must be no more than 5 meters apart. Compaq Smart Uplink technology

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overcomes the repeater hop limitations in the Fast Ethernet specification by allowing virtually

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unlimited expansion as your network grows.

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Many vendors who entered the Fast Ethernet market were only able to provide products with

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limited capabilities. Compaq chose to aggressively attack this new market with a different

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approach – offering customers a choice. On the entry level, Compaq offers basic repeaters that

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provide low-cost per-port connectivity. For larger, more demanding networks, Compaq offers

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stackable repeaters with features such as Smart Uplink, RMON, redundant power, and

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segmentation. These features and others serve to distinguish the Compaq Netelligent 100Base-T

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product line from any competitive products shipping to date.

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Fast Ethernet is attractive because it offers high performance at a low-cost. Many companies are

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implementing entry-level Fast Ethernet repeaters in environments where power users need the

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additional performance Fast Ethernet can provide. Also, customers view Fast Ethernet as an

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alternative to FDDI in the corporate backbone network. In both cases, Fast Ethernet is being

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aggressively evaluated for wide-spread corporate deployment to the desktop and is becoming the

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desktop network technology of choice. These same companies are implementing high-end Fast

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Ethernet solutions as their strategic long-term network investment.

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Compaq took an early lead in Fast Ethernet and began shipping repeaters beginning in December

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1994 as NetWorth. In the first half of 1995, NetWorth held nearly 50% market share in Fast

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Ethernet repeaters. Since then, NetWorth has introduced several industry firsts. Today, Compaq

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is the only company that offers a full-featured Fast Ethernet stackable product capable of

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expanding Fast Ethernet topologies beyond the limitations of the Fast Ethernet specification.

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Netelligent 1000 10 Mb/s Unmanaged Repeaters

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Key Concept: Low-cost workgroup connectivity

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The majority of Ethernet networks in place today are supported with low-cost, low-port-density

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repeaters. This segment of the market is commodity oriented and price elastic, where customers

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prefer a highly reliable, name-brand product at a competitive price. Compaq has been very

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successful in this market with a line of products that meets market needs while differentiating

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itself from substitute products. The Netelligent 1000 product family, designed for smaller

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workgroup LAN applications, includes a variety of repeaters that are easy to install and

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economically priced. Netelligent 1000 products provide uplink capability for a clear migration

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path to higher capacity Compaq product lines as your LAN grows.

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The Netelligent 1008 and 1016 repeaters are standalone, unmanaged units with 8 and 16

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10Base-T Ethernet ports, respectively. An optional fixed AUI or BNC port is available for both

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the 8- and 16-port repeater; a fiber (10Base-FL) port is available for the 16-port repeater. LED

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indicators show data activity, collision states, and partitioning. The Netelligent 1016 repeater

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contains an alternate media expansion port for maximum media flexibility.

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Aggressive price/port connectivity

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8 and 16-port configurations plus an additional alternate media expansion port

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Uplink port allows workgroup migration to the enterprise network

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Flexible alternate media expansion port configurations support AUI, BNC, and fiber options

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Simple, at-a-glance LEDs indicate power, link integrity, activity, and collision status

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Automatic port partitioning for disabling “noisy” network segments

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High reliability

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Name-brand recognition

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Competition Compaq Advantage D-Link DE809TP High reliability SMC Tigerhub TP6 Price/Port 3Com Linkbuilder TP/8 Alternate Media Options Bay Networks Lattis System 800 Uplink Capability HPAdvanceStack J2610A Alternate Media Options Accton Etherhubs High Reliability

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Netelligent Dual-Speed 1000 10 or 100 Mb/s Unmanaged Repeaters

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Key Concept: 10/100 Mb/s workgroup migration

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The Netelligent 1224 is the industry’s first dual-speed, autosensing repeater. It is designed to

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facilitate the migration from 10 Mb/s Ethernet to Fast Ethernet without requiring an expensive

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10/100 switch or bridge. This product is ideal for workgroup networks in transition. The repeater

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can be permanently installed and wired to network outlets. As you migrate to 100 Mb/s Fast

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Ethernet or move between offices, no change at the repeater is required. Each port automatically

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detects the speed of the device connected to it and adjusts its data rate accordingly. In a simple

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application where the server supports a 10 Mb/s NIC and a 100 Mb/s NIC, maximum throughput

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to the server is maintained on each network segment.

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24 dual-speed autosensing ports can detect and operate with 10Base-T (Ethernet) or 100Base-

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TX ( Fast Ethernet) equipment Price per port at or below 100 Mb/s-only repeaters

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Can be connected with a second 1224 or 100Base-TX Class II repeater

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Can be connected with one or more 10Base-T repeaters

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Modular power supply easily removable from the back of the unit

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Dual redundant hot-swappable power backup capability with the addition of a second power

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supply module

Competition Compaq Advantage No direct competition Dual-speed autosensing ports

The Netelligent 1224 repeater is actually two repeaters in one enclosure. Each port on the hub connects to an internal 10 Mb/s repeater and a 100 Mb/s repeater. Only one repeater per port is active. The 1224 repeater is a Class II Fast Ethernet repeater, which allows the connection of up to two repeaters, creating a 46-user workgroup. Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies can be included to maximize fault tolerance for high port density workgroups.

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Netelligent 1000 100 Mb/s 8-Port Unmanaged TX Repeater

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Key Concept: Low-cost connectivity for power users

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The Netelligent 1108 100Base-TX repeater was one of the first Fast Ethernet repeaters on the

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market. Ideal for small groups of power users, the 1108 repeater is an affordable alternative to

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high-speed network backbones. It also provides an excellent introduction to Fast Ethernet for

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customers who want to become familiar with 100Base-T before they make a major financial

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commitment.

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8 RJ-45 100Base-TX ( Fast Ethernet ) ports

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A Class II repeater, which can be connected to a second repeater for future growth

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A large installed user base with proven reliability

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Competition Compaq Advantage 3Com, FMS100 Cost effective, mature technology Grand Junction G300 Cost effective Bay Networks AT2202001 Cost effective, mature technology Dlink Product reliability

Netelligent 1000 100 Mb/s 24-Port Unmanaged TX Repeater

Key Concept: Low-cost connectivity for large workgroups

The Netelligent 1124 repeater offers 24 100Base-TX ports for cost-conscious companies that need Fast Ethernet connectivity for a large number of users. The 1124 repeater has the largest port count of any Fast Ethernet repeater available, and you can connect it with a second 100Base-TX Class II repeater for future expansion. The modular power supply is easy to remove from the back of the unit. Dual-redundant backup power is available with the addition of a second power supply module. The power supply is hot-swappable, which allows the repeater to run continuously while one power supply module is replaced. No other competitors offer this capability on a per unit basis.

24 ports per unit

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Modular power supplies

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Dual redundant power backup on a per-unit basis

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Lower price per port than competition

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Competition Compaq Advantage Grand Junction G300 Higher port density, price competitive 3Com Corporation, FMS100 Higher port density, price competitive Bay Networks, AT2202001 Higher port density, price competitive

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Netelligent 2000 Manageable, Stackable Repeaters

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Key concept: Scalable and manageable network connectivity

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Most companies are careful to design, scale, and maintain networks that can support mission-

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critical applications in changing network environments. Managers of these networks need

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intelligent, sophisticated, and scalable network equipment that can help meet these needs. The

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Compaq Netelligent 2000 repeater line leads the scalable and manageable repeater market with

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its 2008 8-port repeater and 2016 16-port repeaters. Both of these repeaters are SNMP

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manageable and can be stacked up to 10 units high. Management is incorporated into each

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repeater to allow for monitoring and changing of configurations over the network via SNMP or

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modem download. No known competitors provide these features as standard with every repeater.

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Compaq Extended Repeater Architecture (ERA) allows the connection between units in a stack to

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extend up to 250 feet using normal Category 5 UTP copper cabling. This lets you extend a

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manageable stack of repeaters in multiple areas, such as between floors in a building or between

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buildings. This design reduces multiple repeater hops, which greatly improves network

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performance.

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Low entry cost network that scales as the network grows

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Extended Repeater Architecture extends distance up to 250 feet between end repeaters in a

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stack without bridging or routing Four-group RMON support (Model 2116) allows the management system, such as Compaq

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Netelligent Management Software, to remotely monitor the repeater for diagnostic purposes. Supported RMON groups include Statistics, History, Alarm, and Event.

Stack repeaters up to 10 high for maximized port density and scalability

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Multiple media options offer a variety of Ethernet connections (AUI, BNC, and fiber)

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Powerful, fully redundant, industry standard network management in each unit maximizes

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ports you need Segmentable on a per-unit basis to reduce collisions and increase performance on busy

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networks. Port intrusion security disables a port when an unauthorized user begins to use it

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Out-of-band management support via serial port for “dial-in” management

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Competition Compaq Advantage 3Com 3C1627-1 Higher port density, more segments Accton Etherhub EU2061 Higher port density, more segments SMC Corporation, Tigerstack More ports and segments, intrusion, backup

Netelligent 3000 10 Mb/s Manageable, Segmentable Repeaters

Key concept: Cost effective network optimization

Most organizations still use network segmentation – dividing network traffic into smaller,

independent segments – to optimize bandwidth and enhance network performance. The Compaq Netelligent 3000 family of segmentable repeaters offer the most flexible and cost-effective way to finetune network performance. The 3024 and 3124 repeaters can be segmented into 3 groups of 8 ports on the fly, resulting in a dramatic increase in network productivity. The repeaters are stackable up to 5 high for up to 120 ports in a single stack. A fully configured stack can support up to 15 independent network segments. You can assign segments via the repeater’s

front panel or from the network management console without resetting the repeater or the stack. repeaters “Product Of The Year” in 1994 because of their innovative design.

Supports up to three separate 8-port collision domains per hub, 15 per stack

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Each repeater offers a modular alternate media expansion port that supports AUI, BNC, or

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fiber options Expandable to five repeaters per stack, supporting 15 Ethernet segments and 120 ports

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Only one management repeater is required to support the entire stack regardless of how the

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stack is segmented Powerful, industry standard network management in each repeater enhances investment

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protection Port intrusion security disables a port when an unauthorized user tries to access it

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Out-of-band management support via serial port for “dial-up” network management

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3Com, FMS-II 3C16671 More collision domains per stack

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Bay Networks, CG1001E02 Intrusion security and redundant management

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SMC Corporation, Tigerstack Intrusion security and redundant management

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Hewlett Packard, J2601A More collision domains per stack

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Netelligent 3000 Manageable, Stackable 100 Mb/s Repeaters

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Key Concept: Scalable and manageable high-speed network connectivity

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Compaq Netelligent 100Base-T repeaters are designed according to the IEEE Fast Ethernet

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standard, a 100 Mb/s technology based on regular 10 Mb/s Ethernet. Even though Fast

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Ethernet increases transmission speeds by a factor of 10, it uses the same protocols and

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methods as 10 Mb/s Ethernet, making it easy to migrate to the higher speed technology.

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12 ports per repeater, stackable up to five units high to allow for future expansion

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Extended topology for repeaters and stacks via the Smart Uplink-Module

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RMON management capability (groups 1, 2, 3, and 9)

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Units within a stack can be segmented onto one of five backplanes to reduce network

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congestion, or on an individual unit basis for maximum efficiencies Modular power supply and modular dual power redundancy on a “per-unit” basis

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Competition Compaq Advantage

Netelligent 3512/3612 repeaters are stackable up to 5 units high for a total of up to 60 ports. An optional Smart Uplink Module™ allows the repeater or stacks of repeaters to overcome the distance and repeater hop limitations established by the IEEE Fast Ethernet specification. Managed repeaters, such as the Model 3612, provide information via SNMP and RMON (groups 1,2,3, and 9), which lets you reconfigure the repeaters directly from an access port, through the network, or by remote modem. 100Base-TX repeaters are designed to work with Category 5 UTP copper cable. Each repeater contains a modular power supply that is easily removable and replaceable. Dual load sharing backup power is available for each repeater by adding a second “hot-swappable” power module (allows repeater to run continuously while one power supply module is replaced – no other competitors have this capability on a “per-hub” basis). This product was the winner of the

Internetwork Magazine

Stackable Hub” category honoring products that best exemplify the state-of-the-art in stackable hub products.

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Bay Networks, BayStack Modular power supplies and power backup on a

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Hewlett Packard, HPJ2410A Smart Uplink allows connection of multiple

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Asante Corporation, AsanteFast 100 Units in a stack can be segmented to reduce

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Netelligent 5006 6-Port 10/100 Switch

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Key Concept: 10/100 migration, client/server bandwidth optimization

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The Netelligent 5006 10Base-T Switch provides small to medium sized networks with more

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bandwidth and greater performance as well as a migration path to high-speed technologies. As

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with the other versions of the switch, the 6-port switch offers five fixed 10Base-T ports, a modular

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10 Mb/s port, modular high-speed port and redundant power supply capability.

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Modular 10 Mb/s ports include 10Base-T/RJ-45, 10Base-2/BNC, 10Base-FL/ST and

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10Base-5/AUI Modular high-speed media options including FDDI (DAS & SAS), 100Base-TX, and

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100Base-FX Firmware upgrades for future technologies

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Roving Monitor Port (RMP) feature monitors network traffic on one or more ports

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VLAN allows logically independent groups of ports to operate on a single switch

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Hot-swappable, load sharing, redundant power supplies

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LED indicators show individual port connection activity and power supply

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(primary/secondary) status Character LCD displays status information during boot-up time and operation

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Competition Compaq Advantage

units/stacks up to 412 meters apart (fiber)

“per unit” basis

units/stacks up to 412 meters apart (fiber)

network congestion Built-in RMON and advanced management

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3Com LinkSwitch 1200 Modular high-speed connections, not only FDDI

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3Com LANplex 2500 Modular high-speed connections, not only FDDI,

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Bay Networks Workgroup

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1901/2001

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Kalpana EtherSwitch F100 Modular high-speed connections, not only FDDI,

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Netelligent 5006 6-Port 10/100-FL Switch

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Key Concept: 10/100 migration, client/server bandwidth optimization

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The Netelligent 5006 6-port 10/100 Switch facilitates the integration of fiber optic backbones and

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campus 10 Mb/s backbones into a high-speed network connection. This product is ideal for

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mixing 10Base-FL fiber with a high-speed FDDI or Fast Ethernet server connection or backbone

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network. As with the other versions of the switch, the 6-port switch offers five fixed 10Base-FL

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ports, a modular 10 Mb/s port, high-speed port and redundant power supply capability.

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Modular 10 Mb/s ports include 10Base-T/RJ-45, 10Base-2/BNC, 10Base-FL/ST and 10Base-

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5/AUI Modular high-speed media options including FDDI (DAS & SAS), 100Base-TX, and

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100Base-FX Firmware upgrades for future technologies

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Roving Monitor Port (RMP) feature monitors network traffic on one or more ports

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VLAN allows logically independent groups of ports to operate on a single switch

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Hot-swappable, load sharing, redundant power supplies

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LED indicators show individual port connection activity and power supply

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(primary/secondary) status Character LCD displays status information during boot-up time and operation

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Competition Compaq Advantage

but also 100Base-TX and 100Base-FX, as well as modular hot-swappable power supply

FDDI offering

but also 100Base-TX and 100Base-FX

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3Com LinkSwitch 1200 Modular high-speed connections, not only FDDI,

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3Com LANplex 2500 Modular high-speed connections, not only FDDI,

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Bay Networks Workgroup

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1901/2001

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Kalpana EtherSwitch F100 Modular high-speed connections, not only FDDI,

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Netelligent 5012 12-Port 10/100 Switch

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Key Concept: 10/100 migration, client/server bandwidth optimization

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The Netelligent 5012 10/100 Switch provides medium to large sized networks with more

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bandwidth and greater performance as well as a migration path to high-speed technologies. As

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with the other versions of the switch, the 12-port switch offers 11 fixed 10Base-T ports, a modular

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10 Mb/s port, a modular high-speed port and redundant power supply capability.

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Modular 10 Mb/s ports include RJ-45, BNC, 10Base-FL (ST type), and AUI

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Modular high-speed media options including FDDI (DAS & SAS), 100Base-TX, and

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100Base-FX Firmware upgrades for future technologies

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Roving Monitor Port (RMP) feature monitors network traffic on one or more ports

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VLAN allows logically independent groups of ports to operate on a single switch

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Hot-swappable, load sharing, redundant power supplies

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LED indicators show individual port connection activity and power supply

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(primary/secondary) status LCD displays status information during boot-up time and operation

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Competition Compaq Advantage

but also 100Base-TX and 100Base-FX, as well as modular hot-swappable power supply

FDDI offering

but also 100Base-TX and 100Base-FX.

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3Com LinkSwitch 1000 FDDI offering, supports thousands more MAC

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3Com LinkSwitch 2200 Modular high-speed connections, not only FDDI,

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3Com LANplex 2500 Modular high-speed connections, not only FDDI,

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Alantec 4000 Multiple 10 Mb/s media types, modular hot-

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Kalpana EtherSwitch Pro16 FDDI support, as well as 100Base-FX, multiple

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Kalpana EtherSwitch ESP2015 Offers high-speed capabilities, modular redundant

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Grand Junction FastSwitch 2100 Modular high-speed connections, not only

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SMC Tiger Switch Modular high-speed connections, not only

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Competition Compaq Advantage

addresses, spanning tree support, firmware upgradeable, modular redundant power supplies

but also 100Base-TX and 100Base-FX, as well as modular hot-swappable power supply

swappable power supply

10 Mb/s media type offering,

power supplies, supports spanning tree and VLAN.

100Base-TX, but also 100Base-FX, FDDI, and modular hot-swappable power supply

100Base-TX, but also 100Base-FX, FDDI and multiple 10 Mb/s media types and modular hotswappable power

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Netelligent 5000 12-Port Modular 10/100 Switch

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Key Concept: 10/100 migration, client/server bandwidth optimization

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The Netelligent 5000 modular 10/100 Switch provides medium to large sized networks with more

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bandwidth and greater performance, as well as a migration path to high-speed technologies. This

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version of the switch is completely modular. It supports all 10 Mb/s media types and provides a

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modular high-speed interface. As with the other versions of the switch, the 12-port switch also

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supports the modular redundant power supply.

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Modular 10 Mb/s ports include RJ-45, BNC, 10Base-FL (ST type), and AUI

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Modular high-speed media options including FDDI (DAS & SAS), 100Base-TX, and

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100Base-FX Firmware upgrades for future technologies

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Roving Monitor Port (RMP) feature monitors network traffic on one or more ports

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VLAN allows logically independent groups of ports to operate on a single switch

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Hot-swappable, load sharing, redundant power supplies

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LED indicators show individual port connection activity and power supply

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(primary/secondary) status Character LCD displays status information during boot-up time and operation

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Competition Compaq Advantage

3Com LinkSwitch 1000

3Com LinkSwitch 2200

3Com LANplex 2500

Alantec 4000

Kalpana EtherSwitch Pro16

Kalpana EtherSwitch ESP2015

Grand Junction FastSwitch 2100

SMC Tiger Switch

FDDI offering, port by port modularity, supports thousands more MAC addresses, spanning tree support, firmware upgradeable, modular redundant power supplies

Modular high-speed connections, not only FDDI, but also 100Base-TX and 100Base-FX, as well as modular hot-swappable power supply

Port by port modularity, multiple 10 Mb/s media types, modular hot-swappable power supply

FDDI support as well as 100Base-FX, multiple 10 Mb/s media type offering,

Offers high-speed capabilities, modular redundant power supplies, supports spanning tree and VLAN

Modular high-speed connections, not only 100Base-TX, but also 100Base-FX, FDDI and port by port modularity, as well as modular hotswappable power supply

Modular high-speed connections, not only 100Base-TX but also 100Base-FX, FDDI

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Key Concept: Cost-effective 100 Mb/s solution with full management support

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Compaq Netelligent 5506 100Base-T switches offer cost-effective, high-performance solutions for

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increasing bandwidth demands and mission-critical networking applications. The managed 5606

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switch supports RMON, spanning tree, and VLAN, as well as IP, IPX, remote management, and

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VT100/Telnet management – ideal as “collapsed backbone” connecting Fast Ethernet workgroups

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10/100 switches, and direct, full-duplex connections to servers for maximum performance. Both,

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the unmanaged 5506 and the managed 5606 6-port switches support 100Base-TX and 100Base-

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FX (SC type) media.

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Half- or full-duplex connection options enable the switch to connect to other equipment at

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half-duplex for normal 100Base-T speeds or full-duplex, which provides twice the normal 100Base-T bandwidth

The m anaged 5606 switch supports Telnet, spanning tree, RMON (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 9),

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roving monitor port, Level 1 and 2 VLAN, SNMP management, management application, and out-of-band management

Each port can handle up to 6000 MAC addresses for maximum configuration and design

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flexibility 256K memory buffer on each port ensures reliable operation when transmitting large packet

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bursts at high transmission rates inherent to Fast Ethernet Congestion management technology optimizes performance during high network load

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Removable/replaceable modular power supply automatically senses voltage (110-220 VAC)

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and frequency (50/60 Hz) Load-sharing, hot-swappable redundant power supply option helps protect against down time

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Competition Compaq Advantage

3Com LinkSwitch 3000TX

Bay Networks 28104R

Cisco CiscoPro EtherSwitch 2201

NPI NuSwitch FE-600

NBASE NH2012

Extra bay for redundant power supply. Hotswappable power supplies. 100Base-FX support. Supports 2000 more MAC addresses. Lower price per port. 3-year warranty.

Extra bay for redundant power supply. Hotswappable power supplies. Lower price per port. 3-year warranty.

Lower price per port. 256K memory per port. 100Base-FX support.

3-year warranty. 100Base-FX support. Telnet, spanning tree, RMON, roving monitor, and outof-band management. Extra bay for redundant power supply. Hot-swappable power supplies.

Extra bay for redundant power supply. Hotswappable power supplies. RMON Groups 1, 2, 3, and 9, Level 2 VLAN, and roving monitor port. Supports almost 5000 more MAC addresses.

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CNET PowerSwitch SH-600

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Extra bay for redundant power supply. Hotswappable power supplies. 10Base-FX support. Supports 2000 more MAC addresses. Spanning tree, RMON, roving monitor, Levels 1 and 2 VLAN, SNMP management, management application, and out-of-band management.

Extra bay for redundant power supply. Hotswappable power supplies. 10Base-FX support. Supports 2000 more MAC addresses. Spanning tree, RMON, roving monitor, and Levels 1 and 2 VLAN.

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