EXP Computer PathBuilder S200 Manuel D’Utilisation
Bridging
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Release 5.2M
Bridging Features and Capabilities
Bridging Features and Capabilities
Introduction
This section describes bridging features and capabilities of PathBuilder S200 series
switches.
switches.
Bridging Primer
As mentioned earlier, Bridging extends the size and coverage of a Local Area
Network (LAN). PathBuilder S200 series switches provide bridging support for up
to two 802.3 (Ethernet) LAN interfaces per node or one 802.5 (Token Ring) LAN
interface) per node, and up to 32 remote bridge connections.
Network (LAN). PathBuilder S200 series switches provide bridging support for up
to two 802.3 (Ethernet) LAN interfaces per node or one 802.5 (Token Ring) LAN
interface) per node, and up to 32 remote bridge connections.
A PathBuilder S200 series switch bridge can be connected to a WAN backbone made
up of X.25, Frame Relay, or both, as shown in Figure 2.
up of X.25, Frame Relay, or both, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Example of Typical PathBuilder S200 Series Switch Bridging
Application
Application
PathBuilder S200 series switches are best suited for remote bridging operations
where traffic flows from one LAN through a WAN bridged by at least two
PathBuilder S200 series switches to another LAN.
where traffic flows from one LAN through a WAN bridged by at least two
PathBuilder S200 series switches to another LAN.
PB S200
FR/X.25
Token
Ring
PB S200