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Opinion for LAN Network
Hi, experts.
I would like to ask some of your opinions on which type of networks(LAN) below (3 options) is suitable for the large volume of data is to be processed by the network?
1. Switched or Shared Ethernet
2. Wireless Network
3. Token Ring
Three of the options have their pros and cons. As I know that Ethernet is commonly used nowadays? So, should I use Ethernet?
I need some of your opinion for my reference.
Regards,
Jocelyn
I would like to ask some of your opinions on which type of networks(LAN) below (3 options) is suitable for the large volume of data is to be processed by the network?
1. Switched or Shared Ethernet
2. Wireless Network
3. Token Ring
Three of the options have their pros and cons. As I know that Ethernet is commonly used nowadays? So, should I use Ethernet?
I need some of your opinion for my reference.
Regards,
Jocelyn
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Gareth Gudger
3/. LOL....Token Ring...unless you see it in WANs or on IBM networks just steer clear. :)
If the concern is data volume, you don't want shared media. That rules out wireless and shared ethernet.
Token Ring tops out at 16 Mbps, but with decent peak saturation. Ethernet doesn't hit the same saturation levels, but switched 100 Mbps is pretty cheap and gigabit is becoming quite affordable.
Token Ring tops out at 16 Mbps, but with decent peak saturation. Ethernet doesn't hit the same saturation levels, but switched 100 Mbps is pretty cheap and gigabit is becoming quite affordable.
TokenRing exists in faster flavours than 16 Mbps, and it will not go down because a PC is down/switched off; the "hub" or MAU will automatically by-pass an inactive connection. For sustained high-load situations TR is still a competitor, but the HW is a bit on the expensive side.
That said, I can only chime in - go for switched ethernet.
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That said, I can only chime in - go for switched ethernet.
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How about Classical IP over ATM ;) it supported larger MTU sizes.
How much data and for what purpose- backups? If for backups- then t's not a bad idea to deploy a separate out-of-band switched ethernet for this purpose- and dual-home your servers.