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Chapter 1: Product Overview
Introduction to Fast Ethernet
Standard 10 Mbits/s Ethernet has served well for past generations of 286 and
386 machines performing simple file transfers. However, with the inevitable
growth in corporate network size and the introduction of fully-functional 32-bit
PC architectures, and operating systems running complex applications, 10 Mbits/s
Ethernet has become a serious bottleneck.
With the recent flood of choices for upgrading media bandwidth, 100 Mbits/s
Fast Ethernet has become the most popular because of its low cost, compatibility
with existing Ethernet applications, and the fact that it can run on top of an
installed base of twisted-pair cabling. Fast Ethernet can be easily integrated
into an existing 10 Mbits/s Ethernet environment with no need for protocol
translation or changes to network software.
HP Hub-8TXE
The HP J323SA AdvanceStack 100Base-TX Hub-8TXE includes 8 Fast
Ethernet ports. It provides a friendly design that simplifies installation and
network troubleshooting. The indicator panel includes Utilization and
Collision rate LEDs, as well as Partition, Link and Traffic LEDs to ease
network management.
The HP Hub-8TXE can be used to relieve common network congestion,
regardless of whether it is caused by too many stations contending for limited
bandwidth or by a server that is supporting too many users. It can significantly
improve access both to key servers and to the network backbone. This hub not
only delivers a vast improvement in network response time, but helps you
maintain outstanding performance as your user community continues to grow.
Product Overview
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