[NTLUG:Discuss] RE: Switch Question

[Bryan J. Smith]

On Sun, 2004-11-14 at 16:00, Paul Ingendorf wrote:
> I thought most switches now used the more efficient cut through method to
> decrease latency in the wire?

Yes, many do use adaptive cut through methods for reduced latency.  It
all depends on your switch.

> Oversize and undersized frames being handled at the endpoints instead of
> at the switch level.

Not always.  Using greater than 1500 byte frames for Ethernet can be an
issue.

> I would assume for someone who is even asking these questions that
> working with fiber might be more time consuming than what one would
> generally consider acceptable for such a project unless it was a
> hobby.  This is why wireless makes good sense eliminating a lot of the
> risks and making the installation bearable.

It all depends on what kind of throughput you need.

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Bryan J. Smith                                    b.j.smith at ieee.org 
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