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Enterprise Workgroup and Server Aggregation

The Catalyst 2916M XL and the Catalyst 2908 XL will be deployed in wiring closets to aggregate workgroup networking devices

such as Fast Ethernet hubs, Ethernet hubs and switches, and workgroup servers. Fast EtherChannel

allows customers to logically

“bond” multiple Fast Ethernet links, creating a high-capacity uplink to the corporate/campus backbone. The future Gigabit

Ethernet, ATM, and ISL modules (Catalyst 2916M XL only) will allow customers the ﬂexibility to upgrade their networks and

preserve their initial investment.

Figure 3 The Catalyst 2916M XL as Enterprise Workgroup and Server Aggregator

Workgroup and Server Aggregation for Small- to Medium-sized Networks

Both the Catalyst 2908 XL and the Catalyst 2916M XL will be used as a network backbone for small- to medium-sized network

conﬁgurations. Either product can be used to aggregate the various network resources in the organization.

Again, Fast EtherChannel can be used for high speed access to the centralized servers.

Figure 4 The Catalyst 2908 XL or Catalyst 2916M XL as Workgroup and Server Aggregator for Small- to Medium-sized Network Conﬁgurations

10BaseT hub

10BaseT

10BaseT workstations

100BaseT workstations 10BaseT workstations

100BaseTX

Catalyst 5xxx series switch

Cisco 7xxx series router

Fast EtherChannel

or future Gigabit Ethernet,

ATM, or ISL

Fast EtherChannel or

or 100BaseTX

Local servers

Catalyst 1900 series

Ethernet switch

Catalyst 2916M XL

FastHub

100/200/300 series

100BaseT hub

10BaseT hub

10BaseT

10BaseT workstations

100BaseT workstations 10BaseT workstations

10BaseT printers/plotter

100BaseTX

Fast EtherChannel or

100BaseTX

10BaseT

Local servers

Catalyst 1900 series

Ethernet switch

Catalyst 2908 XL or

Catalyst 2916M XL

Cisco series router

FastHub

100/200/300 series

100BaseT hub

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