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Jan 6, 2019 · Fundamentals

Mastering Ethernet: Key Switch Features, Standards, and VLAN Essentials

This article provides a comprehensive overview of Ethernet switching, covering data‑link layer functions, IEEE 802.3 family standards, duplex modes, MAC/IP addressing, auto‑negotiation, flow‑control mechanisms, VLAN concepts, broadcast‑storm mitigation, trunking, and mainframe storage interfaces such as ESCON and FICON.