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2.2.3
Meshed network
Meshed networks have the advantage that the individual stations are connected with several
nodes via point-to-point connections.
Internode communication is possible, due to which the availability increases, since - in contrast
to the star network - the master does not cause an availability bottleneck.
Process communication meshed network
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1 to 1 allocation of logical connections to physical communication channels
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High cable cost
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Extension costs highly progressive
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Very large number of interfaces required per unit
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Simple diagnostics
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Failsafe
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Internode communication is possible
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