Example Network Topologies; Basic Connectivity - HP ProCurve 4202vl-48G Installation And Getting Started Manual

Installing the Switch 4200vl Series

Example Network Topologies

Example Network Topologies
This section shows you a few example network topologies in which the Switch
4200vl Series can be implemented. For more topology information, see the
ProCurve Web site, www.procurve.com.

Basic Connectivity

server connected
by a Gigabit link
switch 4202vl-72
B
twisted-pair
straight-through
or crossover
cables
PCs and
peripherals
Figure 2-15. Basic Topology
The Switch 4200vl Series can provide basic network connectivity to a high
number of users. End nodes, printers and other peripherals, and servers can
be easily connected, as shown in the above illustration.
Notice the end node devices are connected to the switch by either straight-
through or crossover twisted-pair cables. Either cable type can be used
because of the "HP Auto MDI-X" feature on the 10/100-TX vl ports and the
standard "Auto MDI/MDI-X" feature on the Gig-T vl Module to which the server
is connected.
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