Sample Network Topologies; As A Desktop Switch - HP ProCurve 1600M Installation Manual

Installing the Switch 1600M and 2424M

Sample Network Topologies

Sample Network Topologies
This section shows you a few sample network topologies in which the Switch
1600M and 2424M are implemented. For more topology information, see the
document Designing HP AdvanceStack Workgroup Networks, which can be
found on the HP network products World Wide Web site, http://www.hp.com/
go/procurve. You may also be able to obtain a printed copy of this document
from your HP-authorized LAN dealer.

As a Desktop Switch

Server
twisted-pair Switch 2424M
"straight-through"
cables
PCs and
peripherals
Switch 2424M is designed to be used primarily as a desktop switch to which
end nodes, printers and other peripherals, and servers are directly connected,
as shown in the above illustration. Notice that the end node devices are
connected to the switch by "straight-through" twisted-pair cables.
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