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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Last Modified: May 30, 1997