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Ethernet

Informatics A high speed LAN hardware standard for communicating among PCs, which can link up to 1024 nodes in a bus network. See Local area network, Packet swltching. Cf Fiber distributed data interface.

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An intelligent standalone Fast Ethernet Switch with eight auto-MDIX 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports and one 100BASE-FX MMF port, the SMC6709FL2 can connect to a distant backbone up to two kilometers away via its 100BASE-FX MMF/SC port.

SMC's New TigerSwitch 10/100 8-port 10/100 +1 100BASE-FX MF Standalone Managed Switch Goes the Distance

99 Gigabit Module 1000BASE-X Ethernet Expansion Module (GBIC transceiver sold separately) TigerStack III 6824M 100Base-FX SMC6824FSSC 100Base-FX SMF $599.

SMC Partners with Accton to Bring to Market New Intelligent L2 Fast Ethernet Switch That Combines Performance and High-End Features with Economy

The unit features a three-slot rack that allows the switch to be configured with up to 24 10/100Base-T RJ-45 ports or 12 100Base-FX ports with any mix of a variety of single-mode and multimode slide-in modules.

Rugged optical switch

100Base-FX connections to the cameras and 1000Base-T or

Intergraph Unveils New Rugged Digital Video Recording System

A MODULAR MEDIA CONVERTER for ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks, the MIL-341 x is a 2-port switch that converts 10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX for extending network distances from about 1.

Extend network distances

As flexible as it is powerful, the new SMC6724L3 switch has 24 auto-MDIX 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports and two slots for optional Gigabit or 100BASE-FX uplink modules.

SMC's New Workgroup Switch Increases Network Efficiency & Security

The fiber is owned by Moody and handles both Information Systems' 100Base-FX network and all of the building-management functions from the physical plant.

Go tell it on the mountain

The expansion slots support optional 1000Base-T, 1000Base-SX, 1000Base-LX, and 100Base-FX modules that provide great flexibility in enterprise applications.

Digital Networks Introduces Best in Class LAN Switches & Device Communications Servers

For example, in a Fast Ethernet environment, a 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX media converter connects a 100BASE-TX twisted pair device to a 100BASE-FX-compliant singlemode fiber port that has either a ST or SC fiber optic connector.

Linking fiber and copper

Thanks to its wire-speed performance and high port density, the SMC6724L2 is perfect for medium to large networks with optional 100BASE-FX or gigabit uplinks to distant backbone or server farms.

SMC Makes a Good Thing Even Better with Enhanced L2 24-Port TigerSwitch; New Improved SMC6724L2 Standalone Managed Switch Now Has More Advanced Features and a Lower Price

Fast Ethernet also supports fiber cabling with its 100Base-FX specification, but again products that meet the standard are not yet widely available.

100Base-T ports look to outpace 100VG-AnyLAN

Ready to manage connections for 10Mbps and 100Mbps copper connections right out of the box, it can provide optional fiber connectivity via a choice of either 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-LX, SX or ZX.

SMC's New High-Density 10/100 Switch Handles Heavy Traffic Workgroups and Power Users with Ease