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FDDINetworkTopologies
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FDDI networks can be arranged in a variety of ways, depending on the
placement of stations (SAS and DAS) and the use of concentrators (SAC and
DAC). The optimum arrangement for a particular installation is dependent on
several factors, including:
• Cost
• Network size
• Required Bandwidth
• Type of network traffic
• Fault resistance and network reliability
This chapter describes some of the common FDDI network topologies and
discusses the primary advantages and disadvantages of each.
Basic Dual-Ring Network page 70
Standalone Concentrator page 72
Concentrators with Dual-Homing page 74
Tree of Concentrators page 75
Ring of Trees page 77
Mixed FDDI/Ethernet Networks page 79
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