Whitepaper:
Gigabit Ethernet
Overview - May 1997
This paper presents an overview of Gigabit Ethernet, including Ethernet's current position in the industry, applications driving the need for more bandwidth, Gigabit Ethernet as a strategic evolution for networks, Gigabit Ethernet technology fundamentals and network migration scenarios.
Introduction
Ethernet: The Dominant Network Technology
Applications Driving Network Growth
Gigabit Ethernet: The Strategic Alternative for LANs and Intranets
- Easy Migration to Higher Performance
- Low Cost of Ownership
- Support for New Applications and Data Types
- Flexible Internetworking and Network Design
Gigabit Ethernet Technology
- The Emerging Gigabit Ethernet Standard IEEE 802.3z
- Full- and Half-Duplex over Fiber Today, UTP in the Future
- Fibre Channel Components
- Gigabit Ethernet Products
- Gigabit Ethernet Performance
- Ethernet and Higher-Level Services
Gigabit Ethernet Migration
- Upgrading Switch-to-Switch Links
- Upgrading Switch-to-Server Links
- Upgrading a Switched Fast Ethernet Backbone
- Upgrading a Shared FDDI Backbone
- Upgrading High Performance Desktops
About the Gigabit Ethernet Alliance
Abbreviations and Acronyms
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