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Token Ring switch

Sept. 1, 1998

Token Ring switch

The CrossFire 8600 Token Ring switch includes mac-layer and source-route bridge handling. The switch provides a foundation for atm and is suitable for network backbones, workgroups, and switched Token Ring desktop connections. The device features auto-configuration, including media outsensing, and supports ieee and ibm spanning tree. An optional redundant power supply is available as well as optional atm 155-Mbit/sec uplinks using lan-emulation bridging for atm migration.

Olicom Inc.

Plano, TX

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