| Title: | DEChub/HUBwatch/PROBEwatch CONFERENCE |
| Notice: | Firmware -2, Doc -3, Power -4, HW kits -5, firm load -6&7 |
| Moderator: | NETCAD::COLELLA DT |
| Created: | Wed Nov 13 1991 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 4455 |
| Total number of notes: | 16761 |
I just want to make sure I understand how our FDDI to Ethernet bridges
work.
If I have 2 systems and they are on different Ethernet segments on the
same bridge, does our product require that a packet which is sent
between these 2 system go over the FDDI or do they simply go from one
Ethernet port to the other Ethernet port within the bridge?
Also, if I have the same scenario, do any of the other Ethernet
segments ever seen that packet? I know it's a stupid question, but I'm
working at a site with competitors bridges and I seeing lots of
Ethernet traffic on a segment where it doesn't seem I should be. So, if
I recommend our bridges, I want to make sure how they work.
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| 1433.1 | Go for it. | CGOS01::DMARLOWE | Have you been HUBbed lately? | Thu Sep 15 1994 13:58 | 24 |
> If I have 2 systems and they are on different Ethernet segments on the
> same bridge, does our product require that a packet which is sent
> between these 2 system go over the FDDI or do they simply go from one
> Ethernet port to the other Ethernet port within the bridge?
No. The packet is switched to only the port it has to go to, no
others.
> Also, if I have the same scenario, do any of the other Ethernet
> segments ever seen that packet? I know it's a stupid question, but I'm
No. Unless its a multicast or broadcast which must to out to all
ports.
> working at a site with competitors bridges and I seeing lots of
> Ethernet traffic on a segment where it doesn't seem I should be. So, if
> I recommend our bridges, I want to make sure how they work.
Recommend ours. 8^) Are they bridges or repeaters? I don't think
ther are any bridges (cut thru or store and forward) that can move
as many packets as the DECswitch 900EF and not buckle under the
heaviest load.
dave
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| 1433.2 | The DECswitch 900EF doesn't know what the word buckle is :-) | NACAD::BATTERSBY | Thu Sep 15 1994 14:44 | 4 | |
Dave is right on all counts, and by all means recommend ours.
The DECswitch 900EF moves packets at wire speed.
Bob
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