Black Box 5000 - Manual (Page 33)

CHAPTER 3: Network Design and Topologies
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S TRING
If several Multiserver units are strung together, a string topology is created (Figure 3-6). The limitations to
this application are the following:
• Maximum six hops
• No closed loops
Any or all of these may be Multiserver 5000 units. Three Multiserver units in a string can also be considered
a “V” or drop-and-insert application (see Figures 3-7 and 3-8).
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Figure 3-6. Typical String Network.
Figure 3-7. Simple “V”. Figure 3-8. Drop and Insert.
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