Hubs Versus Switches—Understand the Tradeoffs
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In previous Extension articles, we discussed traditional Ethernet and its dependency on repeater sets to expand the length of these networks. As Ethernet evolved to incorporate twisted-pair cabling and star topology, a repeating hub was necessary in order to connect the various link segments together. With the introduction of switching hubs as a replacement for repeating hubs, network performance was enhanced by breaking up one collision domain into several collision domains. However, is it necessary for modern Ethernet networks to only incorporate switches? The answer is no. Repeating hubs have their place, but you must understand the tradeoffs when not selecting switch technology.
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تاریخ انتشار 2002