Installing the Switch

Sample Network Topologies for Non-PWR Switches

Installing the Switch

Twisted-pair

straight-through

or crossover

cables

Sample Network Topologies for Non-PWR Switches

This section shows a few sample network topologies in which the Switch 2610 is implemented. For more topology information, see the ProCurve networking products Web site, www.hp.com/go/procurve/manuals.

As a Desktop Switch

Server

Switch 2610-48

Gigabit

fiber-optic cable

to backbone

PCs and

peripherals

Figure 2-20. Basic desktop configuration

The 2610 Switches are designed to be used primarily as desktop switches to which end nodes, printers, other peripherals, and servers are directly connected, as shown in the above illustration. The end node devices are connected to the switch by straight-through or crossover twisted-pair cables. Either cable type can be used because of the Auto-MDIX feature on the 2610 Switches ports.

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