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This topic discusses the basic operation of a switch, but it does not provide a "frame" flow diagram. I came to this topic looking for a basic flow and to learn what the base module and child module is really called.
This topic discusses the basic operation of a switch, but it does not provide a "frame" flow diagram. I came to this topic looking for a basic flow and to learn what the base module and child module is really called.

== Manufactures ==
Why not add the names of some companies that produce switches. Linksys, Cisco, Netgear, and the dozen or so others.

Revision as of 12:59, 13 October 2005

This page lacks any useful information or detail. I'm going to make it a bit arch-specific, because the ethernet switch article simply redirects here. If this is a problem, someone can turn it into a disambiguation page if nessicary later. -- Gamera2 02:27, 27 Aug 2004 (UTC)


Switch Limitations Question

In the realm of very high-speed network switches, what is the limitation to higher bandwidth? I've seen Infiniband running at 10Gbps, why not 100Gbps? What's the limitation? -WikiNewbie


Categories of Switches

Managed switches, Unmanaged switches, "Smart" switches. How do they differ?

Need Architecture Discussion.

This topic discusses the basic operation of a switch, but it does not provide a "frame" flow diagram. I came to this topic looking for a basic flow and to learn what the base module and child module is really called.

Manufactures

Why not add the names of some companies that produce switches. Linksys, Cisco, Netgear, and the dozen or so others.