5.5.1 - Hybrid Topology

Flashcards about network topologies

What type of link is a point-to-point connection?

A one-to-one link between two hosts only.

How does a star topology function?

Each node relies on a central forwarding device to establish paths to other nodes in a one-to-many link.

What is the key characteristic of a mesh topology?

Many-to-many links that depend on each node having multiple interfaces and cable paths to other nodes.

What is another name for a hierarchical star topology?

Tree topology.

In a hierarchical star topology, what are the links between nodes in the tree called?

Backbones or trunks.

What is a hybrid topology?

A network topology that uses a mixture of point-to-point, star, and mesh physical and/or logical topologies.

What is a common application of hybrid topologies?

To implement redundancy and fault tolerance or to connect sites in WANs and in enterprise campus networks.

What is a 'star of stars' configuration also referred to as?

Snowflake topology

What type of relationship is established between layers in a hierarchy within a hierarchical topology?

Parent/child relationship

What topology is often used to implement each child network within a Hierarchical hybrid topology example?

Star, using less cabling to connect numerous leaf nodes