Supported Network Topologies; Star Architecture; Mesh Architecture; Ring Architecture - GE MultiLink ML1600 Quick Start Manual

QS.1.2 Supported Network Topologies
MULTILINK ML1600/2400 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – QUICKSTART GUIDE
With either media supported topologies include: star, mesh and ring. The port that
connects one switch to another is often called the uplink port and with many switches the
uplink port can operate at much higher baud rates than the standard ports. The link
formed by the connection of of several switches higher speed uplink ports is often referred
to as a backbone.
Star

Star Architecture

• Single Point of failure before loss of communications
• Additional Ethernet switches Required
• Network Recovery in approximately 6 ms per Ethernet switch

Mesh Architecture

• Multiple Points of failure required before loss of communications
• Additional Fiber Cables required

Ring Architecture

• Full Network Redundancy
• Allows for Fastest Network Recovery
• Most Cost Effective Solution
* RO mode has typical recovery time of ≤ 5 ms/hop.
Mesh
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Ring
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