Intelligent Hubs

by Nathan J. Muller

Overview

Better understand the current and emerging roles of intelligent hubs and find out how you can use them to effectively build, integrate, and manage various networks and services. You'll find a comprehensive description of the hub applications, architectures, and technologies associated with management systems. The book provides you with a guide for product comparisons and discussions with vendors, as well as useful advice on planning and product evaluation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780890066980
Publisher:	Artech House, Incorporated
Publication date:	12/01/1993
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	6.34(w) x 9.33(h) x 0.98(d)

Table of Contents

The Hub Concept. Types of Hubs. Hub Interfaces. 10Base-T Hubs. Simple Network Management Protocol. Network Management Platforms. OSI and Related Open Systems. Cabletron Multimedia Access Center. 3Com LinkBuilder Hubs. SynOptics LattisNet System 3000. ADC Fibermux Crossbow Hubs. Ungermann-Bass Access/One Smart Hub. NetWorth Series 4000 NetWare Hub. Hub Evaluation Criteria.

Editorial Reviews

Explains intelligent wiring hubs, an existing computer technology designed to integrate disparate departmental local-area networks and workstations from multiple vendors, thus reducing bottlenecks and increasing security. Addressed to managers of company information systems, network administrators, and consultants and planners. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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