Question : Problem: Network Switch 100mbit to 1Gbit conversion?

I have a patch panel with all 100mbit connections coming out, then I have a blade chassis with all Gbit only connections going in.  How can I go from the 100 Mbit to the 1Gbit network?  

Is there a way to use a network switch such that a pair of ports can only see each other?  Something like... port 1 and 2 can only see each other and traffic flows through.  VLAN?  Not sure.

None of the parts of the network can be replaced.  We don't own the 100Mbit network side and we can't change the 1Gbit side so I need a solution to put in the middle.

Thanks,
Dan

Answer : Problem: Network Switch 100mbit to 1Gbit conversion?

To your question. You can connect 100Mbit network with 1Gbit network but speeds between them will be only 100Mbit. Cable length can be max. 100m.
Yes, you can make VLANs between two switches on every port , but every switch has a maximum number of VLANs, this depends on switch model.

So if I am right you need make best performance with equipment that you have. Right?