
HP 100Base-T Hubs Installation and Reference Guide
1-12 Product Overview
Although cut-though switching is recommended as the fastest
method for most applications, the other methods mentioned
above are also supported by the Switch Port Modules to
guarantee flawless performance. To ensure that you can
manage any kind of network load, the modules use adaptive
cut-through switching based on an algorithm. This method
dynamically changes the way it handles data based on the
current error rate. These switching alternatives start at standard
cut-through for a clean data environment, change to fragment-
free cut-through for a moderate error rate, and then progress to
store-and-forward for a highly contentious environment. By
using this method, the Switch Port Modules deliver the best
networking performance under any environment.
Moreover, in addition to using adaptive switching to optimize
throughput, these modules also support back pressure to
eliminate frame loss after the switch port’s buffers (that store
incoming packets) fill by “blocking” unwanted traffic from
being passed onto a segment.
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